You'll love this one...!! A book club & more discussion

You'll see some changes over the next month while I prepare for the 2022 annual challenge. Goodreads only allows for 3 new topics per session, so you'll see lots of "reserved" topics sprout up. When I'm ready to post, I will just edit those posts.

So, already there was a clue and that was to dust off your passports. This is going to be a tough challenge.

Oh gosh... a tough one. I haven't even managed my first badge this year! I will focus next year!!

I’m right there with you Kristie, but we’ve still got a little time. And for next year, I resolve to read with more purpose, and not get distracted by all of the pretty books lol

Yes, Goodreads has made it difficult to make new topics, because of the spamming. I think it takes a couple of hours before you can post topics again.

And yes, a new challenge! I'm trying to reach my goal for this year, though...

I was just thinking yesterday that it was about time for a hint. I like it! Are we going to travel? My favourite thing!

Yay!

I’m so excited

Chomping at the Bit!!

Excited to see what it is! Still plugging away on this year’s challenge. I really want to finish. I’m about halfway through Badge 5.

I am excited to see what you have come up with Janice. This year's was fun!

Hannah wrote: "I am really looking forward to this! I loved the look of the 2021 challenge but with only two months of the year left and those being very busy months, I didn't think I would have much of a chance."

Oh, how exciting! 2022 will be your first challenge. :) They are so fun!

Christina wrote: "I am excited to see what you have come up with Janice. This year's was fun!"


It was so much fun!

I'm excited too. I love the challenges Janice comes up with. I only finished one badge this year, but recently have decided to make a push to try to get the 2nd one done.

Can't wait to see what 2022 will bring!

Now I know the feeling when I haven't finished my challenge yet I'm excited to see the next!

yay! so excited!

Oh I can't wait! I got very excited when I saw saw all the new threads though I know in my heart it was too early. It can't be a continental challenge, you've had one of those before my time. Maybe capital cities or land marks :-/

Whatever it is it will be awesome and creative in true Janice style!

Hannah wrote: "I have been secretly stalking everyone's reporting threads for the 2021 challenge to see how they are laid out and of course, books that are being read!!.."

The structure will be similar this year where you will need your own thread to track the books you're reading, so looking over those threads will be helpful in that respect. However, it can be dangerous too. How many books ended up on your wishlist.

I haven't seen any guesses about next year's theme. So you need another hint, perhaps.

You can do this with a group, or by yourself. It's just more fun with a group.

Janice wrote: "I haven't seen any guesses about next year's theme. So you need another hint, perhaps.

You can do this with a group, or by yourself. It's just more fun with a group."

Pub Crawls around the world? ☺

Oh, I found a new hint!!! Janice just posted a thread, "topic: Oops! I got off the bus in the wrong spot." Let the guessing commence!

Edit: and her first comment is, "And look what I found!"

Good guess, Almeta! We know it's not museums. lol

LOL! Wouldn't that surprise you if I found 40 more museums to visit?

LOL! Yes, it would!!

I've been wondering what 2022 will bring and am excited to find out. I've thoroughly enjoyed past 2 challenges.

Sounds like a worldwide scavenger hunt to me. Needs a passport. Something like geocaching.

Janice wrote: "LOL! Wouldn't that surprise you if I found 40 more museums to visit?"

That would be fine with me!

If we're on a bus, it might be a challenge specific to a region or country?

Im so excited for a new challenge. I wonder if it could be something like geocaching.

The getting off the bus in the wrong spot and finding something accidentally suggests a component of chance, randomness. Maybe not everything will be as planned as usual? Maybe some tasks/books will be "accidentally" found?

That sounds interesting Sandra!

Yay!! I think I might make it to Badge 2 this year, and it was really fun!
I am already so excited for 2022! I wonder what this year's challenge will be like...

I was wondering if the wrong bus thread was meant for books you find accidentally that might fit a task?? It would be a great place for other members to get ideas.

That is a good idea, Kristie.

So intriguing. The yearly challenges for following years should be posted in July. :D

Sandra wrote: "That is a good idea, Kristie.

So intriguing. The yearly challenges for following years should be posted in July. :D"

Haha... If that happened we'd probably spend more time on planning than reading... :D

That's very true, Gunit!

Sandra wrote: "That is a good idea, Kristie.

So intriguing. The yearly challenges for following years should be posted in July. :D"

It takes me about 6 months to plan. I do a little here and then until I get to this stage, and then it's full on finalizing things.

Janice wrote:
It takes me about 6 months to plan. I do a little here and there..."

6 months! WHOA! Can I just say how much I appreciate these challenges! Thank you soooo much for your hard work!

I think we need to start giving badges for task creators too, if you don't already get them.

Janice is a wizard :D

And as much as I want to jump in here, I need to be super focused on this year's challenge.

But I love the thoughts and hints. Sounds like it may be the vicarious travel we are all needing!

Janice, I know it takes a long time and lot of effort to prepare such massive and complex challenges. And you also spend the whole year tracking people's progress, posting badges, answering questions. I'm joking about our anxiety and excitement when we know the new challenge is coming. I'm sure if it were posted in July we will be asking for clues on April.

LOL! Not to worry, Sandra. I didn't feel pressured by your comments.

I would say the crunch for me is November when I finalize my scribbly notes into something cohesive, and then December/January once everyone starts gophering and asking questions. Tracking the challenge only takes a little bit each day.

Last year, the addition of an interactive element was a game changer for all of us and caused a bit of confusion. But now that you're all used to it, I'm sure you will be eager to pop off the bus.

Janice wrote: "LOL! Not to worry, Sandra. I didn't feel pressured by your comments."

You have us pampered, that is for sure. And we YLTOers are naughty, besides adorable, optimistic and humble. ;)

Janice wrote: "LOL! Not to worry, Sandra. I didn't feel pressured by your comments.

I would say the crunch for me is November when I finalize my scribbly notes into something cohesive, and then December/January..."

Oh man! Sounds like your going to make us work for it this coming year. Making my own tasks was a new challenge. I was thinking scavenger hunt also.

I’m thinking it sounds like a tour bus, not sure how it would fit, but it is more fun to do with a group, but can totally be done solo . . . just have to wait and see, I guess lol

Sounds exciting!

Jenn wrote: "I’m thinking it sounds like a tour bus, not sure how it would fit, but it is more fun to do with a group, but can totally be done solo . . . just have to wait and see, I guess lol"

That's a good idea, Jenn! I'm terrible at guessing these. lol

Jenn wrote: "I’m thinking it sounds like a tour bus, not sure how it would fit, but it is more fun to do with a group, but can totally be done solo . . . just have to wait and see, I guess lol"

I was thinking tour bus, as well. Or maybe a cruise, with tours around local land spots.

It does sound an exciting challenge and looking forward to it!
Maybe bus tours of different continents/countries?

Tour sounds great! Why am I imagining treasure hunt? Lol. I'm curious about the initial R. Is that our hint? Like.. race? XD

Sandra wrote: "Janice wrote: "LOL! Not to worry, Sandra. I didn't feel pressured by your comments."

You have us pampered, that is for sure. And we YLTOers are naughty, besides adorable, optimistic and humble. ;)"

Exactly that - adorable, optimistic and humble.

Ayacchi wrote: "Tour sounds great! Why am I imagining treasure hunt? Lol. I'm curious about the initial R. Is that our hint? Like.. race? XD"


R = Reserved