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The 12th Annual Series-Read-Along Challenge - November-December 2024

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)☺
* If your book is part of more than 1 series, you may use whichever series earns you the most points ☺

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.
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.
* November/December GBRs also count.
Start Times:
* This challenge will begin and end on Goodreads time (PST) - 00:01 on November 1st 2024 PST, to 00:01 on January 1st 2025 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 October.
The Long Version - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

★ 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.

★ Individual 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 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
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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! ☺
❤️❤️


Team:
Fernanda
Jenn
Megan
Ashley W
Courtney
Sierra
Brooke
Abbie
+ Leah
ellen
Ari ☾
Aneta
❀ Crystal ✿ -
Megan
Kay-Mika
Karen *
Zach
+ Julianne
Queen
As You Wish *
Eba
Ro
Shae
Anshika*
Leah
Irene
Narnia Girl
Yolbooks
Saar The Book owl
Isha
Melanie
Erin
Yesha- Books Teacup and Reviews
Brittany *
Brandee
Dannii
Danique
val ♡ (formerly stardust ✨️)
Eden
Tanya *
Albie*
Brianna
Sharon
Katerina
Riddhi
JadeLovesBooksss
Susan
Jamie
Ashley
Sarah A
🐉 PrinZessBookDragon 👑🌶️
+ Princesspint
val ♡ (formerly stardust ✨️)
Tori
Katie
Quinci
Cinthia
esther ✨
my link text
Solo:
Tawallah
Krystal
my link text

Q - Can I read books which aren't part of a series or is that not allowed?
A - You can read books which aren't part of a series, you just won't earn any bonus points for series position ☺
Q - Is a #3.5 novella counted as a third in series?
A - We usually count the books that aren't whole numbers as the same as number 1, so #3.5 would be 2 points for a YA/adult book x
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This will be a two-month team reading challenge which will run from November 1st 2024, to December 31st 2024 inclusively. Results will be announced on January 1st 2025.
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...
Link to challenge widget = https://www.goodreads.com/challenges/...
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