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message 1: by Sarah Elizabeth (last edited Sep 01, 2025 10:45AM) (new)

Aug 25, 2025 11:56AM

Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90928 comments

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This will be a team reading challenge which will run from September 1st 2025 to September 30th 2025. Results will be announced on October 1st/2nd 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 can also earn some bonus points by reading books which have 'The Magic Number' (we'll explain below)☺

You may also choose to take part in this challenge as a solo participant ☺

Team Threads - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...

Challenge widget - https://www.goodreads.com/challenges/...

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message 2: by Sarah Elizabeth (new)

Aug 25, 2025 11:56AM

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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 your team 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 to 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 ☺

Examples:(view spoiler)

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message 3: by Sarah Elizabeth (new)

Aug 25, 2025 11:56AM

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- The Short Version -

Points:
* Points will only be given for pages read in September 2025.
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.
* May + June GBRs also count.
Start Times:
* This challenge will begin and end on Goodreads time (PST) - 00:01 on September 1st 2025 PST, to 00:01 on October 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 August.

The Long Version -

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message 4: by Sarah Elizabeth (new)

Aug 25, 2025 11:57AM

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★ YA/Adult Books (without illustrations) - *1 point per 50 pages*
(view spoiler)
(Maximum of 12 points per book)

★ Middle-grade/children's books (without illustrations) - *1 point per 75 pages*
(view spoiler)
(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*
(view spoiler)
(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.
(view spoiler)
(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 page count, the same as page points and buddy read points. So if you read a 300 page book that also has completes a description, you will receive 6 page points + 6 bonus points ☺

Over 600 pages unillustrated adult/YA 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

★ We will be tracking how many books you have read, but you will not receive points for this column.
The minimums to earn a 1 in the books read column are -
* 50 pages - YA/NA/Adult/non-fiction book (without illustrations)
* 75 pages - Middle-grade or children's book (without illustrations)
* 150 pages of graphic novels, poetry, plays, novels written in verse, and books with some illustrations etc.
(You may add books together to reach these numbers if you would like)

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message 5: by Sarah Elizabeth (new)

Aug 25, 2025 11:57AM

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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. You can also choose to go solo ☺

Teams will be posted by the end of August. 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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