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The Magic Number Challenge - MMC - July 2024
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How it works:
For this challenge, 3 is the magic number ☺
To earn points in this challenge, simply read and review as normal, but if you would like to earn some bonus points, then tell us if your book has a '3' associated with it ☺
3's you can use:
* Book has a 3 letter word in the title.
* Book has 3 words in the title.
* Book has the number 3 in the title.
* Number of letters/characters in the title is divisible by 3 (must equal a whole number) (includes letters, numbers, and punctuation).
* Book has the same word repeated 3 times in the title/series name.
* Title contains one letter that is repeated 3 times (must be exactly 3 times, could also be a multiple of 3, so 6 times or 9 times etc.)
* Title contains 3 words which all begin with the same letter.
* Title contains 3 words which all contain the same letter (eg: 3 words containing the letter E.)
* Book has only 3 words in total across the title and author's name (not including 'by' or any series name).
* Book has a three word series name.
* Book has a number of words across its title and author's name that is divisible by 3 (must equal a whole number).
* Book has an author with a 3 letter name.
* Book has an author with 3 names.
* Book has 3 authors (must be exactly 3, you can count translators, editors, illustrators, narrators etc.).
* Book is 3rd in a series.
* Book is part of a trilogy (there must be 3 primary works).
* Book is a number in a series which is divisible by 3 (must equal a whole number), Eg: 3, 6, 9, 12.
* Book has a page count which has the number 3 in it.
* Book has a page count which is divisible by 3 (must equal a whole number).
* Book was published in the 3rd month of the year (March).
* Book was published on the 3rd day of any month.
* Book was published in a year with a 3 in it eg: 1938, 1993, 2003, 2013 etc.
* Book was published in a year which is divisible by 3 (eg: 2019, 2016, 2013, 2010, 2007, 2004, 2001, 1998, 1995, 1992)(must equal a whole number).
* Book has an average rating which has a number 3 in it.
* Book has the number 3 in its number of ratings, or number of reviews.
* Book has more 3 star ratings, than any other number.
* Book has the number 3 in its ISBN/ASIN.
* Book is 3rd on a listopia list. (Please link us to the list when posting.)
* Book has the letter 'C' anywhere in the title/series name/author(s) name(s) (the 3rd letter of the alphabet).
* Book was read on July 3rd.
* Book was part of a buddy read involving 3 or more people.
* It is the third time you are reading the book.
*** Please remember that things like average ratings, number of ratings, and number of reviews can change. If you think that the number for your chosen book might change to not include a '3' before you have finished the book, please message me to check it prior to reading it, or take a screenshot. If your book does not meet the description you have posted it for because a number has changed, it will not count. We will however check to see if it matches one of the other descriptions wherever possible***
***Please Note:***
- You will only receive bonus points once, no matter how many descriptions your book matches.
- Alternate titles must be made up of English letters, although we will accept titles with accents over letters such as á, é, í, ó, ú.
- Numbers in titles can be used, but are spelled out, so '1001' would be 'one zero zero one', '20' would be 'two zero'. So a 1 or a 2 could be used for 'three letter word in title'
- For this challenge, you may use words that occur after punctuation in a title, including after a colon ':'
- You may also use author's names, or the names of any editors, translators, narrators or illustrators. Please link to the edition you wish to use.
- You may use one edition for page count, and another edition for a 3.
- Books can be used which don't fit the descriptions, you just won't earn any bonus points.
- Words such as 'Don't' count as one word, but hyphenated words such as 'Shut-Up' count as two words.
* If your book has none of the above 3's associated with it, but does have a different 3, please check with us, and we'll let you know if we will count it ☺
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- The Short Version -Points:
* Points will only be given for pages read in July.
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.
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 July 1st 2024 PST, to 00:01 on August 1st 2024 PST.
Got a Problem? Noticed Something Wrong?:
* Please make a new post on the review thread, and let us know the problem ☺
Sign-Up:
* Please comment here to join.
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 page count, the same as page points and buddy read points. So if you read a 300 page book that also completes a description, you will receive 6 page points and 6 bonus points ☺
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 players points, using the following system -
Scores:
__________|_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
* 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 solo challenge. There is no need to sign up, simply post your reviews on the relevant review thread once you have read them☺
Thank you! ☺
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If your name on Goodreads starts with the letter A - H please use this review thread - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
If your name on Goodreads starts with the letter I - P please use this review thread - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
If your name on Goodreads starts with the letter Q - Z please use this review thread - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Whichever review thread you use, please stick with that thread for the whole challenge, even if you pick the wrong one, just so we can keep track of your points correctly ☺
Can we double count these books with the Pinball one too?
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__________|_Books_|_Buddy_|__Page___|_Bonus_|_Hermi_|__Total
__________|_Read__|_Reads_|__Points_|_Points|_Points|
Brooke____|__66___|_192___|___375___|_375___|__48___|___990
Karen_____|__26___|__80___|___196___|_196___|__60___|___532
Jamie_____|__22___|__55___|___115___|_115___|__36___|___321
Crystal___|__20___|___8___|___146___|_146___|__12___|___312
AsYouWish_|__14___|__17___|____98___|__98___|__12___|___225
Brittany__|__15___|___0___|____89___|__89___|__24___|___202
Sharon____|___9___|__24___|____71___|__71___|__12___|___178
Shae______|___9___|__38___|____65___|__65___|___0___|___168
Danique___|__11___|__43___|____60___|__60___|___0___|___163
Jenn______|___7___|__48___|____55___|__55___|___0___|___158
Aly_______|__13___|___0___|____78___|__78___|___0___|___156
Sierra____|__11___|___5___|____69___|__69___|___0___|___143
Megan_____|___9___|__18___|____60___|__60___|___0___|___138
Melanie___|__10___|__18___|____55___|__55___|___0___|___128
Courtney__|__10___|__40___|____40___|__40___|___0___|___120
Tavia_____|___3___|__32___|____32___|__32___|___0___|____96
Angel_____|___2___|__22___|____22___|__22___|___0___|____66
Saar______|___4___|___0___|____24___|__24___|__12___|____60
Brandee___|___9___|___0___|____22___|__22___|___0___|____44
Krystal___|___3___|___3___|____16___|__16___|___0___|____35
Avni______|___2___|___0___|____15___|__15___|___0___|____30
Bree______|___1___|___0___|_____6___|___6___|___0___|____12
1st place = Brooke
2nd place = Karen
3rd palce = Jamie
4th place = Crystal
5th place = As You Wish
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This will be a solo reading challenge which will run from July 1st 2024 to July 31st 2024. Results will be announced on August 1st/2nd 2024.
To complete this challenge, participants 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 can also earn some bonus points by reading books which have 'The Magic Number' (we'll explain below)☺
* All points earned in this challenge will go towards your total points for the 2024 MMC.
* You may also choose to take part in this challenge, without taking part in any of the other challenges happening this July at YA Buddy Readers' Corner ♥
* Link to main MMC thread - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
* Link to challenge widget - https://www.goodreads.com/challenges/...