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The Amazing Race Team Challenge - Round 9 - Born to Run - GO TO TEAM!
The Amazing Race Team Challenge - Round 9April 13, 2024 through June 9, 2024
Born to Run
This list of tasks is not inclusive and just an example of tasks that may be assigned.
As you finish a task, you may move down the list to harder or more involved tasks, but tasks will be assigned at random.
Tasks:
1. Each player reads a book by the same author, teams decide author - no pass for this task.
2. Each player reads the first book in a series, can be same or different series - no pass for this task.
3. Each player reads a book by a new to you author - no pass for this task.
4. Read 4 books tagged/shelved as PNR or fantasy.
5. Read 4 books first published within the last year.
6. Read 4 books with fewer than 500 reviews.
7. Read 4 books that are stand alones.
8. Read 4 books with a beach on the cover.
9. Each player reads a book in the same series, teams decide. No pass for this task.
10. Read 4 books by authors' who write under more than one name (Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb).
11. Read 4 books in continuing series, one that has not been completely published.
12. Read a book recommended to you by a teammate - no pass for this task.
13. Read a minimum of 750 pages in books tagged/shelved as sports.
14. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books with Contemporary Romance as MPG.
15. Read a minimum of 600 pages in books with an audio edition.
16. Read a minimum of 750 pages in books tagged/shelved as children.
17. Read 4 books written by a male author.
18. Read over 750 pages in books tagged/shelved with 'favorite'.
19. Each teammate reads a book another teammate read and rated 4 Stars or higher in the last 3 months. No pass for this task.
20. Read 4 books 300 pages or longer.
21. Each teammate reads a book with a night sky on the cover, no pass for this task.
22. Read 4 books #5 or higher in a series.
23. Each teammate reads a book that has been read by one of the RRRC moderators. No pass for this task.
24. Read 6 books on RRRC's bookshelf, the books can not be added by anyone on your team within the last year.
25. Read 4 books by one of the 2022 FACs. (A different time frame may be given when assigned.)
26. Read a minimum of 750 pages in books featuring shifters.
27. Read a minimum of 750 pages in books published in any one year prior to 2018, team picks the year.
28. Each teammate reads a book from a teammate's to-read shelf, no pass for this task.
29. Read over 750 pages in books about the same profession, teams decide which profession.
30. Read 6 books with nekkid man chest on the cover.
31. Read 6 books rated over 4.0.
32. Read 6 books with over 2500 ratings.
33. Read 6 books in the same sub-genre, teams decide.
34. Read 6 books first published between 2000 and 2010.
35. Read 6 books first published between 2011 and 2020.
36. Read 6 books with animals on the cover.
37. Read 6 books set in the US.
38. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books with a non-English language edition.
39. Read 6 books set outside of the US.
40. Read 6 books with over 500 reviews.
41. Read 6 books with over 10,000 ratings.
42. Read 6 books featuring best friends.
43. Read 6 books published in June. (A different month may be used when assigned.)
44. Read 6 books by authors who use initials in their name.
45. Read 6 books with 3 word titles. (A different number may be used when assigned.)
46. Read over 1000 pages in books written by duo authors.
47. Read 6 books set in a major city.
48. Read 6 books featuring cowboys.
49. Each teammate reads a book published in the same month and year, teams decide. No pass for this task.
50. Read 6 books set in the same location, teams decide the location.
51. Each teammate reads a different book by the same author, no pass for this task.
52. Read 6 books with the same color cover, teams decide color.
53. Each teammate reads a book set in one of your teammates' home town (born in, raised in, currently live in - all work), teams decide. No pass for this task.
54. Read 6 books set on a beach or in the mountains, teams decide which.
55. Read 6 books set in the same country outside the US, teams decide country.
56. As a team, pick a list with over 100 romance books on it, each member reads a book from that list. No pass for this task.
57. Read over 1000 pages in books that are MPG Romance.
58. Read 6 books published in the year one of the teammates joined RRRC, teams decide which teammate.
59. Read 4 books that are NOT MPG Romance.
60. Read 6 books with MPG Historical Romance.
61. Read 4 books rated over 4.5 on GR.
62. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books written by an author whose first or last name begins with the first letter of a teammate's screen name.
63. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books tagged 'magic' or 'magical'.
64. Read 6 books not set on a continent of a teammate. Space does not count - must be a real continent.
65. Each player reads 2 books in a series, teammates can read the same or different series.
66. Read over 1000 pages in books with Mystery or Suspense as MPG.
67. Read 6 books by an author whose first or last name begins with A. (A different letter may be used when assigned.)
68. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books with one word titles.
69. Read 6 books that have won/been nominated for an award.
70. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books of the same sub-genre, but by different authors.
71. Pick another team and each member reads one book that was read by a member for this challenge. No pass for this task.
72. Read 4 books published in the decade of a teammate's birth, team decides which teammate.
73. Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books by the same author, teams decide author.
74. Read 6 books published in a teammates' birth month, you may not use your own month.
75. Read over 1000 pages in books that start with the same letter (no articles), teams decide letter.
76. Read 6 books with a specific item on the cover, team selects item.
77. Each teammate reads a book that the teammate after them alphabetically has rated 5 stars. No pass for this task.
78. Read 6 books with alliteration in the title or author's name.
79. Read 6 books that have the same romance trope, teams decide which trope.
80. Read 4 books initially published in different decades.
81. Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books with a dog/dogs on the cover. (A different animal may be used when assigned.)
82. Each teammate reads a different book from the same series.
83. Read 8 books with a white flower/s on the cover. (A different color may be used when assigned.)
84. Pick a category from the current RRRC Monthly Challenge and read 6 books for that category. Reader's Choice is exempt from this task.
85. Each teammate reads a debut book by an author. No pass for this task.
86. Read at least 1500 pages in books with a hat on the cover. (A different object may be used when assigned.)
87. Read 8 books set in NYC. (A different city may be used when assigned.)
88. Read 6 books with a boat, plane, car or motorcycle on the cover, teams decide which.
89. Read 8 books tagged with 'wedding' or 'proposal'.
90. Each member reads a book published in sequential months, i.e. June, July, August and September 2019. Teams decide which months. No pass for this task.
91. Add up the years of the teammates' births and each teammate reads a book with that minimum number of pages. For example, teammates were born in 75, 83, 87 and 94 - each teammate reads a book at least 339 pages long. No pass for this task.
92. Read over 1500 pages in books set in the future or the past - teams decide.
93. As a team, pick a Romance List from GR Listopia with less than 100 books on it, each teammate reads a book from that list. No pass for this task.
94. Read 6 books published in sequential years, teams decide years.
95. As a team, select an animal. Read 8 books tagged with that animal.
96. Read a minimum of 1200 pages with the sun or the moon on the cover, teams decide which.
97. Read 8 books by authors with more than 10 letters in their name.
98. Read 8 books with fewer than 10 letters in the title.
99. Each teammate lists 5 favorite books. Select books from 2 different teammates and read them.
100. Read 8 books with more than 10 letters in the title.
Tasks will be explained in detail when assigned.
**Series rule will apply to tasks where you pick from the group or a teammate's shelf.**
Information required when posting your completion/s:
Task
Book/cover link
Page numbers with source
How book qualified, with links or cover as necessary.
Date Completed.
Rating/Review.
**Remember to use the first edition Kindle page count only! If your page count comes from a Kindle edition published on the initial publication date on the editions page, it will count. If your page count comes from a Kindle edition labeled '1st edition', it will count. If your page count comes from the earliest dated English language Kindle edition, it will count. I am looking for one of those three things when confirming your books! As long the page count you list is correct, I will accept any link to the book. Ebook page count will be acceptable if no Kindle page count available. The acceptability of other page counts will be made on an individual basis.**
Please note that a rating is now required in your completion posts! A small review is also welcome. 😊
The Amazing Race Team Challenge - Round 9April 13, 2024 through June 9, 2024
Born to Run
Participants:
* = On team.
Danielle
*Christina T
Shandrea
*Darkness
*Shan ~A~
*Julie
*Kat
*Hayley
*Emily
*Elizabeth
*Brittney
*Tailor
*♏Vanessa♏
Christene Paula✨
*Allie
*Heather
*Steph
*Geri
*Karen ♐
*Char
*Vicki
*Laks
*Susan A
*MN Lisa
*~KarenH~
*Courtney
*Megan
*Lea
*Eugenia
*Breann
*Jill
*Michaele
Shia
*Janeylou
*Chan
*Liza
*Hazel
*Sassafrass
*Trio
*Amanda
*Avigail
*Chris
*Keri
*Caipi
*Trip
*Laura
Aoife
*☘KathyD☘
Skye Blue
*Ariel
*☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎
Nistha
*LaurLa
*Laura
*Berit
*NancyMagaly
The Amazing Race Team Challenge - Round 9April 13, 2024 through June 9, 2024
Born to Run
Teams:
Team 1: Fast Like Molasses
1. Elizabeth
2. ~KarenH~
3. Courtney
4. Chan
Team 2:
1. Brittney
2. Tailor
3. Allie
4. Danielle
5. Shia
Team 3: Radiant Rainbows
1. Hayley
2. Steph
3. Susan A
4. MN Lisa
5. Skye Blue
Team 4: Story Squad
1. Geri
2. Karen ♐
3. Megan
4. Laura
Team 5:
1. Laks
2. Eugenia
3. Jill
4. Michaele
Team 6: Spicy Sprinters
1. April
2. ♏Vanessa♏
3. Heather
4. Vicki
5. Darkness
Team 7:
1. Shan ~A~
2. Julie
3. Emily
4. Chris
Team 8:
1. Christina T
2. Lea
3. Liza
4. Trip
Team 9: Have Book Can Travel
1. Hazel
2. Sassafrass
3. Avigail
4. ☘KathyD☘
Team 10: Chase the Rainbow
1. Janeylou
2. Trio
3. Amanda
4. Caipi
Team 11:
1. Kat
2. Char
3. Breann
4. Keri
Team 12:
1. LaurLa
2. Laura
3. Berit
4. NancyMagaly
Team 13:
1. Ariel
2. ☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎
3. Shandrea
4. Christene Paula✨
1. Shia
2. Aoife
3. Nistha
4.
‼️ PLEASE TAKE NOTE! ‼️The signup window is shorter than is usual! Please make sure you (and the rest of your team) sign up before Wednesday,April 10, 2024 at 6 PM US EDT.
I'm in and will need a team. I read historical, mm, sci-fi, fantasy, RH and contemporary...basically, I'll try anything once! I can read about 3 books a week in April and 5ish starting in May when school finishes!
I'm in. Also need a team. I'm an MM reader and would prefer a team of all MM readers if possible. I've found some of the tasks too difficult to please both an MM reader and an MF reader is all. Sub-genres are open for me as long as I can get it from KU I'll read it. Historical is my least favorite though. I can read 3 books a week.
I’m in! I also will need a team and can captain if needed! :)
I'm in and will need a team. I am a fast-paced reader and I read all kinds of romance. It depends on the mood I am in, from historical to mm to dark romances to sports romances etc.
I'm in. Team needed. Almost any subgenre of romance is acceptable to me and I'm open to trying new things in the genre as long as it's something accessible to me via KU, Audible Plus, or via the Library. I will buy if it's a book by someone that is tried and tested or a book I really want, but can't get any other way (and it's on sale). 😂I mostly read mf, but I have no problem throwing some mm in the mix or any variation of that ie. mmf, mfm, ect...
I generally read about 3-5 books a week. And if need I live in central time zone (US)
I'm in and will need a team. I mainly read romance - fantasy/PNR, sci-fi, contemporary, mystery, RH including MM.I typically read around 6 books a week and check into GR most days.
I’m in. Will need a team. I mainly read contemporary and new adult. M & F but opened to reading MM if required. Also read thrillers, crime
I’m in, I read mm, uf, pnr,sff. I may need a team. Waiting to hear if the usual crew is up for it
I am read mostly m/f mfm, romance, thriller, paranormal, YA, NA, fantasy, etc read a bunch need a team open for any group can always find something on my TBR
I’m in, I’ll be on Karen and Chan’s team.
I am in need of 2 more people for a team. I can captain. So far members read mostly contemporary romance - 5 books a week on average. Love this challenge!!
Darkness wrote: "I'm in and will need a team. I am a fast-paced reader and I read all kinds of romance. It depends on the mood I am in, from historical to mm to dark romances to sports romances etc."Do you want to team up?
Brittney wrote: "I am in need of 2 more people for a team. I can captain. So far members read mostly contemporary romance - 5 books a week on average. Love this challenge!!"We have similar tastes in genre but unfortunately don’t have that many read in week. 1-2 at a push
I'm in and will need a team, probably.I'm very competitive and a fast reader/listener, so tend to go all in for these challenges (really dont know how to chill 😬😂)
I prefer prn, hr, fantasia, dark contemporary and sci-fi (all of those with some kind monsters if possible). But will read anything for a challenge.
Sign me up need a team. I read all genre mostly fantasy, romance, and mystery
Count me in! I will need a team. I read all kinds of romances but my favorites to read about are RH/Why choose. The only romances that I can think of that I don't read much of are historical but I'm willing to try anything if it's new to me. Hoping this challenge will help beat the slump that I'm currently in!
Allie wrote: "Count me in! I will need a team. I read all kinds of romances but my favorites to read about are RH/Why choose. The only romances that I can think of that I don't read much of are historical but I'..."We sound like we like similar. Wanna be in a team?
♏Vanessa♏ wrote: "I'm in and will need a team, probably.I'm very competitive and a fast reader/listener, so tend to go all in for these challenges (really dont know how to chill 😬😂)
I prefer prn, hr, fantasia, dark..."
Vanessa - do you want to be on a team together again?
Signing up with Hayley! I'm pretty sure MN Lisa and Susan A will be joining us soon :)
I'm in with Geri (Msg 27), Laura & Megan
Hi!I'd like to sign up,
I read mostly MF romance, horror, fantasy and thrillers
I can read around 2-3 books a week
No to captain, please
♏Vanessa♏ wrote: "I'm in and will need a team, probably.I'm very competitive and a fast reader/listener, so tend to go all in for these challenges (really dont know how to chill 😬😂)
I prefer prn, hr, fantasia, dark..."
If you still need a teammate, I'll join your team if it's okay. I don't read nearly as fast as you do, but I'm a good participant and will pull my weight. It appears you already have 3 members, so let me know if you'd like me to be the 4th.
Favorite genres are romance, sports romance, historical fiction/romance, mystery, thriller/psychological thriller.
Hi everyone. I would love to play and need a team with preferably MM Romance readers. I can read MF too if required. My favorite genres are Mysteries, historicals, sports,paranormal, crime thrillers and anything with humor in it. But I read all the genres and tropes. Can read about 5 to 10 books a week or as needed.
Steph wrote: "Signing up with Hayley! I'm pretty sure MN Lisa and Susan A will be joining us soon :)"Signing up with Steph, Hayley and MN Lisa
I'm in with Chan, Elizabeth, and Karen!
Heather wrote: "♏Vanessa♏ wrote: "I'm in and will need a team, probably.I'm very competitive and a fast reader/listener, so tend to go all in for these challenges (really dont know how to chill 😬😂)
I prefer prn, ..."
Yeah definitely!
I'm in with Geri (Msg 27), Laura & Karen
Laks wrote: "Hi everyone. I would love to play and need a team with preferably MM Romance readers. I can read MF too if required. My favorite genres are Mysteries, historicals, sports,paranormal, crime thrille..."
Hi Laks
Would you like to team up ? I Can see we read kind the same genres and a same number of books
I read both mm and mf
@Vanessa & Heather, please see msg 30 and let me kmow.
Jill Michaele
Eugenia
We need a fourth—we read MM, some MF and read/listen to 5+ books a week!
Laks wrote: "Hi everyone. I would love to play and need a team with preferably MM Romance readers. I can read MF too if required. My favorite genres are Mysteries, historicals, sports,paranormal, crime thrille..."
Laks, want to join Jill , Michaele, and me?
Jill wrote: "I'm in with Michaele and Eugenia"I'm in too!
♏Vanessa♏ wrote: "Heather wrote: "♏Vanessa♏ wrote: "I'm in and will need a team, probably.I'm very competitive and a fast reader/listener, so tend to go all in for these challenges (really dont know how to chill 😬😂..."
Yay!
Sounds good, Vicki. I'll see if April would like to join us again.
MKat - so far our team is Vanessa, Vicki, and me.
Vicki wrote: "@Vanessa & Heather, please see msg 30 and let me kmow."Sounds great, Vicki.
I’m in!!! I’m very competitive and read quickly!!! My go to genres are fantasy and romance! Team needed!
Eugenia wrote: "Laks wrote: "Hi everyone. I would love to play and need a team with preferably MM Romance readers. I can read MF too if required. My favorite genres are Mysteries, historicals, sports,paranormal, ..."
Yes please. Hi Michaele and Eugenia . Happy to play with you all again.
Lea wrote: "Laks wrote: "Hi everyone. I would love to play and need a team with preferably MM Romance readers. I can read MF too if required. My favorite genres are Mysteries, historicals, sports,paranormal, ..."
Sorry Lea.. I have played with another team before and so have joined them.
Thanks for the request though.🙂 Hope to team up with you soon in another game.
April 13, 2024 through June 9, 2024
Born to Run
Challenge Dates:
Signups open until April 10, 2024 at 6 PM US EDT.
Remaining Teams Assigned after signups close on April 10, 2024.
First Task Assigned Saturday, April 13, 2024 at 6 PM US EDT.
Challenge Ends on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at Midnight US EDT, completions will not be accepted after this time.
The Amazing Race Team Challenge is a team challenge where you get to form your teams! Of course, you can also sign up on your own and be added to others to form teams too. 😊 Each team will work together to complete tasks. Once complete, you will be given another task to complete. After the first task, teams will be on different paths with tasks randomly assigned. The same tasks may be assigned to different teams at different times, but no task will be used more than once by the same team. Each team works at their own pace and the team that completes the most tasks at the end of 8 weeks will be the winner!
Teams will consist of 4 members. Participants need to be 18 years of age or older. Please sign up in this thread and indicate if you are signing up as a team or if you are looking for a team. Please note that some tasks require the teammates to read the same genre, author or even the same series, make sure you find like minded teammates when forming your teams!! If you are signing up as a team, every team member will need to sign up. You may also sign up as a partial team and either add people as individuals sign up or have them added at the end of signups to bring your team to full strength. If signing up individually, you can include favorite genres/sub-genres and any other preferences to help with matching to like-minded teammates. You may find friends also signing up and form your own teams after signing up as well. I will do my best to match teams from any remaining individuals. Remember signing up individually might mean you get to find new friends! Teams will appoint a leader to keep track of the team's progress through each task.
After the first task is given to everyone, when a team finishes their task they will need to report their completion in the Tracking/Q&A thread. I will confirm the completion and assign their next task. New tasks will not be assigned more frequently than every other day. I will attempt to respond quickly to confirm completion and assign new tasks, but please allow up to 24 hours. If I am unavailable, another mod will assign the task.
Each teammate will need to participate in each task, but may take a pass for one task during the course of the challenge. For some tasks, no passes will be allowed. Completions posts will need to be made when finishing each book for a task, similar to the PtP and Bachelor Challenges. A player will be removed if they make no comment for 3 days after a new task is assigned or 2 days after the rest of the team completes the task (whichever is later), despite attempts to make contact. This is a very interactive challenge! You will be expected to check in with your team regularly, multiple times a week if not daily. It is the team's responsibility to notify the host (me) if a teammate fails to complete the task in a timely manner or otherwise goes missing!
There is a 150 page minimum for books, rereads and audios ok. Books may only be used once per player during the challenge. Players may read the same book for a task unless otherwise specified. Books do not have to be romance, but must be fiction.