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The Amazing Race Team Challenge - Round 9 - Tracking/Q&A/Announcements
The Amazing Race Team Challenge - Round 9April 13, 2024 through June 9, 2024
Born to Run
Team 1: Fast Like Molasses
Task 1 - 0. Each teammate reads a book initially published in April of any year OR a book with flowers on the cover - teams decide. No pass for this task. 4.13.2024 - 4.15.2024
Task 2 - 2. Each player reads the first book in a series, can be same or different series - no pass for this task. 4.15.2024 - 4.16.2024
Task 3 - 12. Read a book recommended to you by a teammate - no pass for this task. 4.17.2024 - 4.19.2024
Task 4 - 15. Read a minimum of 600 pages in books with an audio edition. 4.19.2024 - 4.21.2024
Task 5 - 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. 4.21.2024 - - 4.24.2024
Task 6 - 17. Read 4 books written by a male author. 4.24.2024 - 4.26.2024
Task 7 - 21. Each teammate reads a book with a night sky on the cover, no pass for this task. 4.26.2024 - 4.28.2024
Task 8 - 13. Read a minimum of 750 pages in books tagged/shelved as sports. 4.28.2024 - 4.30.2024
Task 9 - 44. Read 6 books by authors who use initials in their name. 4.30.2024 - 5.2.2024
Task 10 - 30. Read 6 books with nekkid man chest on the cover. 5.2.2024 5.5.2024
Task 11 - 52. Read 6 books with the same color cover, teams decide color. 5.5.2024 - 5.7.2024
Task 12 - 37. Read 6 books set in the US. 5.7.2024 - 5.9.2024
Task 13 - 72. Read 4 books published in the decade of a teammate's birth, team decides which teammate. 5.9.2024 - 5.12.2024
Task 14 - 71. Pick another team and each member reads one book that was read by a member for this challenge. No pass for this task. 5.12.2024 - 5.14.2024
Task 15 - 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. 5.14.2024 - 5.16.2024
Task 16 - 31. Read 6 books rated over 4.0. 5.16.2024 - 5.18.2024
Task 17 - 83. Read 8 books with a white flower/s on the cover. 5.18.2024 - 5.21.2024
Task 18 - 67. Read 6 books by an author whose first or last name begins with B. 5.21.2024 - 5.23.2024
Task 19 - 96. Read a minimum of 1200 pages with the sun or the moon on the cover, teams decide which. 5.23.2024 - 5.25.2024
Task 20 - 111. Read 8 books without a person on the cover. 5.25.2024 - 5.27.2024
Task 21 - 76. Read 6 books with a specific item on the cover, team selects item. 5.27.2024 - 5.29.2024
Task 22 - 123. Read a book read by one of the RRRC moderators in 2022 that they rated 5 stars. 5.29.2024 - 5.31.2024
Task 23 - 79. Read 6 books that have the same romance trope, teams decide which trope. 5.31.2024 - 6.1.2024
Task 24 - 61. Read 4 books rated over 4.5 on GR. 6.2.2024 - 6.4.2024
Task 25 - 121. Pick another team in this challenge and each member reads two books read by members of that team in the last 6 months and rated a minimum of 4 stars. No pass for this task. 6.4.2024 - 6.7.2024
Task 26 - Last Task - Read a book with a naturally occurring body of water on the cover. 6.7.2024
The Amazing Race Team Challenge - Round 9April 13, 2024 through June 9, 2024
Born to Run
Team 2
Task 1 - 0. Each teammate reads a book initially published in April of any year OR a book with flowers on the cover - teams decide. No pass for this task. 4.13.2024 - 4.16.2024
Task 2 - 7. Read
Task 3 - 15. Read a minimum of
Task 4 - 14. Read a minimum of
Task 5 - 29. Read over
Task 6 - 2. Each player reads the first book in a series, can be same or different series - no pass for this task. 5.5.2024 - 5.11.2024
Task 7 - 23. Each teammate reads a book that has been read by one of the RRRC moderators. No pass for this task. 5.11.2024 - 5.17.2024
Task 8 - 55. Read
Task 9 - 52. Read 6 8 books with the same color cover, teams decide color. 5.27.2024 - 6.2.2024
Task 10 - 3. Each player reads a book by a new to you author - no pass for this task. 6.2.2024 - 6.5.2024
Task 11 - 1. Each player reads a book by the same author, teams decide author - no pass for this task. 6.5.2024
The Amazing Race Team Challenge - Round 9April 13, 2024 through June 9, 2024
Born to Run
Team 3: Radiant Rainbows
Task 1 - 0. Each teammate reads a book initially published in April of any year OR a book with flowers on the cover - teams decide. No pass for this task. 4.13.2024 - 4.16.2024
Task 2 - 9. Each player reads a book in the same series, teams decide. No pass for this task. 4.16.2024 - 4.19.2024
Task 3 - 6. Read
Task 4 - 7. Read
Task 5 - 14. Read a minimum of
Task 6 - 31. Read
Task 7 - 29. Read over
Task 8 - 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. 5.2.2024 - 5.5.2024
Task 9 - 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. 5.5.2024 - 5.7.2024
Task 10 - 1. Each player reads a book by the same author, teams decide author - no pass for this task. 5.7.2024 - 5.10.2024
Task 11 - 66. Read over
Task 12 - 82. Each teammate reads a different book from the same series. 5.13.2024 - 5.16.2024
Task 13 - 44. Read
Task 14 - 68. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books with one word titles. 5.19.2024 - 5.22.2024
Task 15 - 72. Read
Task 16 - 81. Read a minimum of
Task 17 - 105. Each teammate lists two favorite authors. Select books written by the authors on two different teammate's list and read books by those authors. (Two books each per teammate.) No pass for this task. 5.27.2024 - 5.31.2024
Task 18 - 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. 5.31.2024 - 6.2.2024
Task 19 - 75. Read over
Task 20 - 96. Read a minimum of
Task 21 - Last Task - Read a book with a naturally occurring body of water on the cover. 6.7.2024
The Amazing Race Team Challenge - Round 9April 13, 2024 through June 9, 2024
Born to Run
Team 4: Story Squad
Task 1 - 0. Each teammate reads a book initially published in April of any year OR a book with flowers on the cover - teams decide. No pass for this task. 4.13.2024 - 4.17.2024
Task 2 - 7. Read 4 books that are stand alones. 4.17.2024 - 4.26.2024
Task 3 - 5. Read 4 books first published within the last year. 4.26.2024 - 5.5.2024
Task 4 - 9. Each player reads a book in the same series, teams decide. No pass for this task. 5.5.2024 - 5.10.2024
Task 5 - 18. Read over 750 pages in books tagged/shelved with 'favorite’. 5.10.2024 - 5.16.2024
Task 6 - 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. 5.16.2024 - 5.23.2024
Task 7 - 49. Each teammate reads a book published in the same month and year, teams decide. No pass for this task. 5.23.2024 - 5.30.2024
Task 8 - 1. Each player reads a book by the same author, teams decide author - no pass for this task. 5.30.2024 - 6.3.2024
Task 9 - 40. Read 6 books with over 500 reviews. 6.3.2024 - 6.9.2024
Task 10 - Last Task - Read a book with a naturally occurring body of water on the cover. 6.9.2024
The Amazing Race Team Challenge - Round 9April 13, 2024 through June 9, 2024
Born to Run
Team 5: Booked Solid
Task 1 - 0. Each teammate reads a book initially published in April of any year OR a book with flowers on the cover - teams decide. No pass for this task. 4.13.2024 - 4.14.2024
Task 2 - 2. Each player reads the first book in a series, can be same or different series - no pass for this task. 4.15.2024 - 4.16.2024
Task 3 - 14. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books with Contemporary Romance as MPG. 4.17.2024 - 4.18.2024
Task 4 - 8. Read 4 books with a beach on the cover. 4.19.2024 - 4.20.2024
Task 5 - 27. Read a minimum of 750 pages in books published in any one year prior to 2018, team picks the year. 4.21.2024 - 4.21.2024
Task 6 - 39. Read 6 books set outside of the US. 4.23.2024 - 4.24.2024
Task 7 - 36. Read 6 books with animals on the cover. 4.25.2024 - 4.26.2024
Task 8 - 52. Read 6 books with the same color cover, teams decide color. 4.27.2024 - 4.28.2024
Task 9 - 66. Read over 1000 pages in books with Mystery or Suspense as MPG. 4.29.2024 - 4.30.2024
Task 10 - 10. Read 4 books by authors who write under more than one name (Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb). 5.1.2024 - 5.2.2024
Task 11 - 71. Pick another team and each member reads one book that was read by a member for this challenge. No pass for this task. 5.3.2024 - 5.4.2024
Task 12 - 41. Read 6 books with over 10,000 ratings. 5.5.2024 - 5.6.2024
Task 13 - 87. Read 8 books set in NYC. 5.7.2024 - 5.8.2024
Task 14 - 77. Each teammate reads a book that the teammate after them alphabetically has rated 5 stars. No pass for this task. 5.9.2024 - 5.10.2024
Task 15 - 102. Read 8 book published in odd months and odd years. 5.11.2024 - 5.12.2024
Task 16 - 88. Read 6 books with a boat, plane, car or motorcycle on the cover, teams decide which. 5.13.2024 - 5.14.2024
Task 17 - 70. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books of the same sub-genre, but by different authors. 5.15.2024 - 5.16.2024
Task 18 - 51. Each teammate reads a different book by the same author, no pass for this task. 5.17.2024 - 5.18.2024
Task 19 - 63. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books tagged 'magic' or 'magical'. 5.19.2024 - 5.20.2024
Task 20 - 110. Read 8 books with a tattooed cover model. 5.21.2024 - 5.22.2024
Task 21 - 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. 5.23.2024 - 5.24.2025
Task 22 - 119. As a team, select an author that is new to at least two of you and each teammate reads a book by that author. 5.25.2024 - 5.26.2024
Task 23 - 121. Pick another team in this challenge and each member reads two books read by members of that team in the last 6 months and rated a minimum of 4 stars. No pass for this task. 5.27.2024 - 5.28.2024
Task 24 - 95. As a team, select an animal. Read 8 books tagged with that animal. 5.29.2024 - 5.30.2024
Task 25 - 103. Read over 1500 pages in books tagged ‘family’. 5.31.2024 - 6.1.2024
Task 26 - 107. Read 8 books published in the month (not year) of a teammate's birth. Team selects teammate. 6.2.2024 - 6.3.2024
Task 27 - 67. Read 6 books by an author whose first or last name begins with A. 6.4.2024 - 6.5.2024
Task 28 - 120. Read 8 books in series that have names that are 3 words long. 6.6.2024 - 6.7.2024
Task 29 - Last Task - Read a book with a 9 AND a 0 in the first edition Kindle page count. 6.8.2024
The Amazing Race Team Challenge - Round 9April 13, 2024 through June 9, 2024
Born to Run
Team 6: Spicy Sprinters
Task 1 - 0. Each teammate reads a book initially published in April of any year OR a book with flowers on the cover - teams decide. No pass for this task. 4.13.2024 - 4.15.2024
Task 2 - 3. Each player reads a book by a new to you author - no pass for this task. 4.15.2024 - 4.16.2024
Task 3 - 12. Read a book recommended to you by a teammate - no pass for this task. 4.17.2024 - 4.19.2024
Task 4 - 18. Read over 750 900 pages in books tagged/shelved with 'favorite'. 4.19.2024 - 4.21.2024
Task 5 - 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. 4.21.2024 - 4.23.2024
Task 6 - 37. Read 6 8 books set in the US. 4.23.2024 - 4.24.2024
Task 7 - 44. Read
Task 8 - 20. Read
Task 9 - 62. Read a minimum of 1000 1250 pages in books written by an author whose first or last name begins with the first letter of a teammate's screen name. 4.29.2024 - 5.1.2024
Task 10 - 49. Each teammate reads a book published in the same month and year, teams decide. No pass for this task. 5.1.2024 - 5.3.2024
Task 11 - 47. Read
Task 12 - 43. Read
Task 13 - 40. Read
Task 14 - 103. Read over
Task 15 - 111. Read
Task 16 - 52. Read
Task 17 - 101. Read
Task 18 - 45. Read
Task 19 - 55. Read
Task 20 - 87. Read
Task 21 - 79. Read
Task 22 - 92. Read over
Task 23 - 107. Read
Task 24 - 105. Each teammate lists two favorite authors. Select books written by the authors on two different teammate's list and read books by those authors. (Two books each per teammate.) No pass for this task. 5.29.2024 - 5.31.2024
Task 25 - 95. As a team, select an animal. Read
Task 26 - 97. Read
Task 27 - 125. Each teammates reads 2 books initially published in the current month of any year with an average rating of 4.0 or higher. No pass for this task. 6.4.2024 - 6.6.2024
Task 28 - 89. Read
Task 29 - Last Task - Read a book with a 9 AND a 0 in the first edition Kindle page count. 6.8.2024
The Amazing Race Team Challenge - Round 9April 13, 2024 through June 9, 2024
Born to Run
Team 7: Read It and Weep
Task 1 - 0. Each teammate reads a book initially published in April of any year OR a book with flowers on the cover - teams decide. No pass for this task. 4.13.2024 - 4.14.2024
Task 2 - 1. Each player reads a book by the same author, teams decide author - no pass for this task. 4.15.2024 - 4.17.2024
Task 3 - 6. Read 4 books with fewer than 500 reviews. 4.17.2024 - 4.19.2024
Task 4 - 3. Each player reads a book by a new to you author - no pass for this task. 4.19.2024 - 4.22.2024
Task 5 - 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. 4.22.2024 - 4.24.2024
Task 6 - 15. Read a minimum of 600 pages in books with an audio edition. 4.24.2024 - 4.25.2024
Task 7 - 13. Read a minimum of 750 pages in books tagged/shelved as sports. 4.26.2024 - 4.28.2024
Task 8 - 46. Read over 1000 pages in books written by duo authors. 4.28.2024 - 4.29.2024
Task 9 - 70. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books of the same sub-genre, but by different authors. 4.30.2024 - 5.1.2024
Task 10 - 39. Read 6 books set outside of the US. 5.2.2024 - 5.5.2024
Task 11 - 71. Pick another team and each member reads one book that was read by a member for this challenge. No pass for this task. 5.5.2024 - 5.7.2024
Task 12 - 82. Each teammate reads a different book from the same series. 5.7.2024 - 5.12.2024
Task 13 - 32. Read 6 books with over 2500 ratings. 5.12.2024 - 5.14.2024
Task 14 - 79. Read 6 books that have the same romance trope, teams decide which trope. 5.14.2024 - 5.18.2024
Task 15 - 78. Read 6 books with alliteration in the title or author's name. 5.18.2024 - 5.21.2024
Task 16 - 107. Read 8 books published in the month (not year) of a teammate's birth. Team selects teammate. 5.21.2024 - 5.24.2024
Task 17 - 103. Read over 1500 pages in books tagged ‘family’. 5.24.2024 - 5.27.2024
Task 18 - 55. Read 6 books set in the same country outside the US, teams decide country. 5.27.2024 - 5.31.2024
Task 19 - 104. Read 8 holiday books. 5.31.2024 - 6.3.2024
Task 20 - 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. 6.3.2024 - 6.5.2024
Task 21 - 68. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books with one word titles. 6.5.2024 - 6.8.2024
Task 22 - Last Task - Read a book with a naturally occurring body of water on the cover. 6.8.2024
The Amazing Race Team Challenge - Round 9April 13, 2024 through June 9, 2024
Born to Run
Team 8: Merry M8s
Task 1 - 0. Each teammate reads a book initially published in April of any year OR a book with flowers on the cover - teams decide. No pass for this task. 4.13.2024 - 4.16.2024
Task 2 - 3. Each player reads a book by a new to you author - no pass for this task. 4.16.2024 - 4.20.2024
Task 3 - 1. Each player reads a book by the same author, teams decide author - no pass for this task. 4.20.2024 - 4.23.2024
Task 4 - 4. Read 4 books tagged/shelved as PNR or fantasy. 4.23.2024 - 4.26.2024
Task 5 - 12. Read a book recommended to you by a teammate - no pass for this task. 4.26.2024 - 5.2.2024
Task 6 - 20. Read 4 books 300 pages or longer. 5.2.2024 - 5.5.2024
Task 7 - 45. Read 6 books with 3 word titles. 5.5.2024 - 5.7.2024
Task 8 - 33. Read 6 books in the same sub-genre, teams decide. 5.7.2024 - 5.10.2024
Task 9 - 38. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books with a non-English language edition. 5.10.2024 - 5.15.2024
Task 10 - 70. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books of the same sub-genre, but by different authors. 5.15.2024 - 5.18.2024
Task 11 - 36. Read 6 books with animals on the cover. 5.18.2024 - 5.21.2024
Task 12 - 50. Read 6 books set in the same location, teams decide the location. 5.21.2024 - 5.28.2024
Task 13 - 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. 5.28.2024 - 6.2.2024
Task 14 - 109. Read 6 books with or without facial hair on a male cover model. Teams decide. 6.2.2024 - 6.7.2024
Task 15 - Last Task - Read a book with a naturally occurring body of water on the cover. 6.7.2024
The Amazing Race Team Challenge - Round 9April 13, 2024 through June 9, 2024
Born to Run
Team 9: Have Book Can Travel
Task 1 - 0. Each teammate reads a book initially published in April of any year OR a book with flowers on the cover - teams decide. No pass for this task. 4.13.2024 - 4.15.2024
Task 2 - 3. Each player reads a book by a new to you author - no pass for this task. 4.15.2024 - 4.16.2024
Task 3 - 4. Read 4 books tagged/shelved as PNR or fantasy. 4.17.2024 - 4.19.2024
Task 4 - 23. Each teammate reads a book that has been read by one of the RRRC moderators. No pass for this task. 4.19.2024 - 4.21.2024
Task 5 - 16. Read a minimum of 750 pages in books tagged/shelved as children. 4.21.2024 - 4.23.2024
Task 6 - 12. Read a book recommended to you by a teammate - no pass for this task. 4.23.2023 - 4.25.2024
Task 7 - 46. Read over 1000 pages in books written by duo authors. 4.25.2025 - 4.26.2024
Task 8 - 35. Read 6 books first published between 2011 and 2020. 4.27.2024 - 4.28.2024
Task 9 - 38. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books with a non-English language edition. 4.29.2024 - 5.1.2024
Task 10 - 61. Read 4 books rated over 4.5 on GR. 5.1.2024 - 5.3.2024
Task11 - 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. 5.3.2024 - 5.4.2024
Task 12 - 45. Read 6 books with 3 word titles. 5.5.2024 - 5.6.2024
Task 13 - 79. Read 6 books that have the same romance trope, teams decide which trope. 5.7.2024 - 5.9.2024
Task 14 - 74. Read 6 books published in a teammates' birth month, you may not use your own month. 5.9.2024 - 5.10.2024
Task 15 - 110. Read 8 books with a tattooed cover model. 5.11.2024 - 5.13.2024
Task 16 - 88. Read 6 books with a boat, plane, car or motorcycle on the cover, teams decide which. 5.13.2024 - 5.14.2024
Task 17 - 78. Read 6 books with alliteration in the title or author's name. 5.15.2024 - 5.17.2024
Task 18 - 65. Each player reads 2 books in a series, teammates can read the same or different series. 5.17.2024 - 5.19.2024
Task 19 - 70. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books of the same sub-genre, but by different authors. 5.19.2024 - 5.21.2024
Task 20 - 95. As a team, select an animal. Read 8 books tagged with that animal. 5.21.2024 - 5.23.2024
Task 21 - 82. Each teammate reads a different book from the same series. 5.23.2024 - 5.25.2024
Task 22 - 94. Read 6 books published in sequential years, teams decide years. 5.25.2024 - 5.26.2024
Task 23 - 98. Read 8 books with fewer than 10 letters in the title. 5.27.2024 - 5.29.2024
Task 24 - 123. Read a book read by one of the RRRC moderators in 2022 that they rated 5 stars. 5.29.2024 - 5.31.2024
Task 25 - 115. Read 8 books with an average rating over 4.0 AND over 250 reviews. 5.31.2024 - 6.2.2024
Task 26 - 127. Read 1500 pages in books whose titles begin with ’The’. 6.2.2024 - 6.4.2024
Task 27 - 113. The first person on your team alphabetically, selects a book or series and everyone reads that book or a book in that series. 6.4.2024 - 6.5.2024
Task 28 - 121. Pick another team in this challenge and each member reads two books read by members of that team in the last 6 months and rated a minimum of 4 stars. No pass for this task. 6.6.2024 - 6.7.2024
Task 29 - Last Task - Read a book with a 9 AND a 0 in the first edition Kindle page count. 6.8.2024
The Amazing Race Team Challenge - Round 9April 13, 2024 through June 9, 2024
Born to Run
Team 10: Chase the Rainbow
Task 1 - 0. Each teammate reads a book initially published in April of any year OR a book with flowers on the cover - teams decide. No pass for this task. 4.13.2024 - 4.17.2024
Task 2 - 4. Read 4 books tagged/shelved as PNR or fantasy. 4.17.2024 - 4.22.2024
Task 3 - 12. Read a book recommended to you by a teammate - no pass for this task. 4.22.2024 - 4.29.2024
Task 4 - 21. Each teammate reads a book with a night sky on the cover, no pass for this task. 4.29.2024 - 5.5.2024
Task 5 - 29. Read over 750 pages in books about the same profession, teams decide which profession. 5.5.2024 - 5.9.2024
Task 6 - 33. Read 6 books in the same sub-genre, teams decide. 5.9.2024 - 5.12.2024
Task 7 - 10. Read 4 books by authors who write under more than one name (Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb). 5.12.2024 - 5.17.2024
Task 8 - 9. Each player reads a book in the same series, teams decide. No pass for this task. 5.17.2024 - 5.22.2024
Task 9 - 23. Each teammate reads a book that has been read by one of the RRRC moderators. No pass for this task. 5.22.2024 - 5.28.2024
Task 10 - 3. Each player reads a book by a new to you author - no pass for this task. 5.28.2024
Task 11 - 79. Read 6 books that have the same romance trope, teams decide which trope. 6.1.2024 - 6.6.2024
Task 12 - 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. 6.6.2024
The Amazing Race Team Challenge - Round 9April 13, 2024 through June 9, 2024
Born to Run
Team 11: Reading for Miles
Task 1 - 0. Each teammate reads a book initially published in April of any year OR a book with flowers on the cover - teams decide. No pass for this task. 4.13.2024 - 4.23.2024
Task 2 - 6. Read 4 books with fewer than 500 reviews. 4.23.2024 - 5.2.2024
Task 3 - 10. Read 4 books by authors who write under more than one name (Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb). 5.2.2024 - 5.20.2024
Task 4 - 7. Read 4 books that are stand alones. 5.20.2024 - 6.6.2024
Task 5 - 25. Read 4 books written by one of the 2021 FACs (Featured Author Challenge). 6.6.2024
The Amazing Race Team Challenge - Round 9April 13, 2024 through June 9, 2024
Born to Run
Team 12: Snakes on a Plane
Task 1 - 0. Each teammate reads a book initially published in April of any year OR a book with flowers on the cover - teams decide. No pass for this task. 4.13.2024 - 4.17.2024
Task 2 - 8. Read 4 books with a beach on the cover. 4.17.2024 - 4.21.2024
Task 3 - 14. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books with Contemporary Romance as MPG. 4.21.2024 - 4.24.2024
Task 4 - 22. Read 4 books #5 or higher in a series. 4.24.2024 - 4.30.2024
Task 5 - 29. Read over 750 pages in books about the same profession, teams decide which profession. 4.30.2024 - 5.4.2024
Task 6 - 33. Read 6 books in the same sub-genre, teams decide. 5.4.2024 - 5.8.2024
Task 7 - 27. Read a minimum of 750 pages in books published in any one year prior to 2018, team picks the year. 5.8.2024 - 5.12.2024
Task 8 - 32. Read 6 books with over 2500 ratings. 5.12.2024 - 5.14.2024
Task 9 - 38. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books with a non-English language edition. 5.14.2024 - 5.17.2024
Task 10 - 58. Read 6 books published in the year one of the teammates joined RRRC, teams decide which teammate. 5.17.2024 - 5.21.2024
Task 11 - 41. Read 6 books with over 10,000 ratings. 5.21.2024 - 5.25.2024
Task 12 - 79. Read 6 books that have the same romance trope, teams decide which trope. 5.25.2024 - 5.27.2024
Task 13 - 60. Read 6 books with MPG Historical Romance. 5.27.2024 - 5.30.2024
Task 14 - 18. Read over 750 pages in books tagged/shelved with 'favorite’. 5.30.2024 - 6.1.2024
Task 15 - 71. Pick another team and each member reads one book that was read by a member for this challenge. No pass for this task. 6.1.2024 - 6.4.2024
Task 16 - 112. Each teammate picks two books for the other teammates from their regular (not special) to-read shelf that has been there over a year and the teammate picks one of those books to read. No pass for this task. 6.4.2024 - 6.7.2024
Task 17 - Last Task - Read a book with a naturally occurring body of water on the cover. 6.7.2024
The Amazing Race Team Challenge - Round 9April 13, 2024 through June 9, 2024
Born to Run
Team 13: Booked Beyond Imagination
Task 1 - 0. Each teammate reads a book initially published in April of any year OR a book with flowers on the cover - teams decide. No pass for this task. 4.13.2024 - 4.20.2024
Task 2 - 1. Each player reads a book by the same author, teams decide author - no pass for this task. 4.20.2024 - 5.6.2024
Task 3 - 15. Read a minimum of 600 pages in books with an audio edition. 5.6.2024 - 5.11.2024
Task 4 - 25. Read 4 books written by one of the 2021 FACs (Featured Author Challenge). 5.11.2024 - 5.11.2024
Task 5 - 4. Read 4 books tagged/shelved as PNR or fantasy. 5.24.2024 - 6.7.2024
Task 6 - Last Task - Read a book with a naturally occurring body of water on the cover. 6.7.2024
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
Q&A:
Q: Can teammates read the same book for a task?
A: There are a couple of tasks where the team needs to read different books, but if it doesn't specifically say that you are free to read the same book.
Q: Are audio only books allowed for this challenge?
A: If the audio only book is at least 6 hours long - it will count as a book towards a book total or as 150 pages towards the page total depending on what the task requires.
Q: What are the rules if the book is so bad you can’t finish it?
A: I will accept DNFs if you read to the minimum page count of this challenge (150 p.) AND 70% of the book. Books need to be a minimum of 250 pages using the first edition Kindle page count. You must also state that the book is a DNF and explain why in your completion, including the page number you finished on as well. The page you finished on would be the number counted for tasks that ask the team to read a certain number of pages.
Q: Are graphic novels allowed?
A: No.
Q: Can we use a book we are already reading before a prompt gets announced?
A: No. Books must be started after the task is assigned.
Please post your team names here in this thread when you have decided on one - even if you already posted one in the signup thread. Thank you! 😊‼️ And please make sure you are ALL getting notifications for this thread as this is where I will communicate with all the teams. ‼️
Can we use a book we are already reading before a prompt gets announced?
Steph wrote: "Are graphic novels allowed?"No.
Kat wrote: "Can we use a book we are already reading before a prompt gets announced?"No. Books must be started after the task is assigned.
MountainKat wrote: "Kat wrote: "Can we use a book we are already reading before a prompt gets announced?"No. Books must be started after the task is assigned."
Thanks
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.For this task. I am from Croatia, small country and let just say book are not easy to optain in translatin or so I think. Is it possible that I can put Southampton. 🤔 For 3 years now for two time a year for a two weesk I go visit my bff in Southampton. So ots kinkda like second home to me.
Darkness wrote: "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.For this task. I am from Croatia, sm..."
That will be fine.
Please make sure you let me know in this thread when you have a team name! And who is going to be your team leader. It is really a simple, informal role, as much a point of contact for me as anything.Thanks!
MountainKat wrote: "Please make sure you let me know in this thread when you have a team name! And who is going to be your team leader. It is really a simple, informal role, as much a point of contact for me as anythi..."Don’t we need to check books are correct etc?
Team name for team 4 - Story Squad. And I can be team leader. Thanks MKat!
Kat wrote: "Don’t we need to check books are correct etc?"It is always helpful for the team to make sure all the books and posts are correct and complete. But anyone on the team can (and ideally should) be doing that. And anyone can post in this thread when the team completes a task. The team leader can help guide discussions when decisions need to be made, keep track of decisions made in advance and is a point of contact should that be necessary.
Geri wrote: "Team name for team 4 - Story Squad. And I can be team leader. Thanks MKat!"Thanks!
Team 1 will be "Fast Like Molasses" - which you already know since you've told us we're not allowed to change it! 😁 And Courtney will be captain for this round.
~KarenH~ wrote: "Team 1 will be "Fast Like Molasses" - which you already know since you've told us we're not allowed to change it! 😁 And Courtney will be captain for this round."Thanks!
MountainKat wrote: "Kat wrote: "Don’t we need to check books are correct etc?"It is always helpful for the team to make sure all the books and posts are correct and complete. But anyone on the team can (and ideally ..."
Thanks
Vicki wrote: "Are re-reads allowed?"Yes, from the signup thread:
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.
Sorry, Kat, I should've checked there first. I was looking in the main thread but didn't find it. Do rereads need to be 6 months or 1 year or something else?
Vicki wrote: "Sorry, Kat, I should've checked there first. I was looking in the main thread but didn't find it. Do rereads need to be 6 months or 1 year or something else?"Not a problem. And no, there is no time requirement. Books just can't be read more than once for this challenge.
For the tasks that are a sub-genre, can the main genre be any genre and then the team chosen sub-genre?example if it's cozy
MPG mystery with sub genre of cozy
MPG fantasy with sub genre cozy
MPG romance with sub genre cozy
could those all be options any of the readers could pick?
Keri wrote: "For the tasks that are a sub-genre, can the main genre be any genre and then the team chosen sub-genre?example if it's cozy
MPG mystery with sub genre of cozy
MPG fantasy with sub genre cozy
MPG ..."
Can you give me task numbers to that I can check? Thanks.
MountainKat wrote: "Keri wrote: "For the tasks that are a sub-genre, can the main genre be any genre and then the team chosen sub-genre?example if it's cozy
MPG mystery with sub genre of cozy
MPG fantasy with sub ge..."
Sorry I didn't think of that!
#33 and #70
Keri wrote: "MountainKat wrote: "Keri wrote: "For the tasks that are a sub-genre, can the main genre be any genre and then the team chosen sub-genre? #33 and #70"Thanks for the extra info - I needed to know where to look to confirm before answering. It was as I thought, and then confirmed with a search, every reference to sub-genre refers to a sub-genre of romance.
I've sent messages to those who have not checked in yet. I'm hoping they will show up tomorrow! 🤞🏼
MountainKat wrote: "Keri wrote: "MountainKat wrote: "Keri wrote: "For the tasks that are a sub-genre, can the main genre be any genre and then the team chosen sub-genre? #33 and #70"Thanks for the extra info - I nee..."
Oh darn, thanks for finding out for me though!
Team 7 name is Read It & Weep. Thanks MountainKat!
Team 8 would like to be Merry M8s, please.
For task 76. Read 6 books with a specific item on the cover, team selects item.... can a body part be an "item"?
Team 12 would like to be Snakes on a Plane! Thank-you!
Hi Kat..for Task 79. Read 6 books that have the same romance trope, teams decide which trope.Can MM Romance be taken as a trope?
Thanks
What is the rule for historical?Does it just need a MPG historical? or does it have to meet a certain time frame?
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April 13, 2024 through June 9, 2024
Born to Run
Final Standings
🥇 Team 6: Spicy Sprinters; 29 Tasks, 51 Books (adjusted)
🥈 Team 5: Booked Solid; 29 Tasks, 38 books
🥉 Team 9: Have Book Can Travel; 29 Tasks, 18 books
🏅 Team 1: Fast Like Molasses; 26 Tasks
Team 7: Read It and Weep; 21 Tasks
Team 3: Radiant Rainbows; 20 Tasks
Team 12: Snakes on a Plane; 17 Tasks
Team 8: Merry M8s; 15 Tasks
Team 10: Chase the Rainbow; 12 Tasks
Team 2: 10 Tasks
Team 4: Story Squad; 9 Tasks
Team 13: Booked Beyond Imagination; 5 Tasks
Team 11: Reading for Miles; 4 Tasks