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2022 Member Challenge Ideas
FAQsWhen are challenges posted and unlocked?
▪ Around a month in advance, each challenge is posted for viewing only, allowing interested members to plan their reading.
▪ Challenges are unlocked about one week prior to their start date, usually around the 25th of the preceding month..
What happens if my challenge idea is chosen?
▪ We can't use every member challenge idea, but we do use many of them.
▪ If we choose your challenge, you’ll have the opportunity to lead your challenge if you wish.
▪ If you'd rather not lead, we can seek a volunteer leader, so there's no pressure there!
▪ When posting a challenge idea, please let us know whether or not you’d like to lead your challenge, if selected.
May I volunteer to lead a challenge that I didn’t suggest?
▪ Absolutely! When a new quarterly or monthly challenge is posted, you might see a note at the bottom of its post seeking a volunteer challenge leader.
▪ If you’re interested, simply send a message to the moderator who posted the challenge.
▪ Please note that members who actively participate in our quarterly and/or monthly challenges are more likely to be recruited.
What does a challenge leader do?
▪ Leading a challenge is a great way to get to know fellow book lovers in this group!
▪ A challenge leader has three responsibilities:
1. Compile a list of all the challenge's participants (please alphabetize the list after the "sign-up rush" settles).
2. Check the participants' comments to update their progress on the list.
3. Encourage and congratulate participants as they strive toward and complete their respective goals.
▪ There is no need to update every time you notice a participant has commented.
▪ A weekly update is fine for a monthly challenge, and two or three updates per month for a quarterly challenge.
What if a participant posts their progress after the challenge ends?
▪ There may be a few stragglers who post their final progress update after the challenge ends.
▪ A week after your monthly or quarterly challenge ends, please check your challenge thread to congratulate any late finishers.
▪ After that week, whether you do a final update of your Participants List is up to you.
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We look forward to hearing your challenge ideas for 2022!
I am so glad to see this post, because I have had the BEST Goodreads idea I have ever had and I think you might like it too. I propose the "Counting Stars" challenge (which probably fits best with the March: Happiness theme). This would be a challenge where instead of counting books or pages read, you would count the stars of your rating, so as to encourage people to read the books the think will bring them joy. (So reread a favorite, catch up on a favorite author or series, or anything really you think will rack up those high stars.) Stars might be a bit harder to hit than just books would, since you might have to read a few extra to make up for some lower ratings during the month. Our really voracious readers might like that though. (On the other hand, children's books, graphic novels, and other reads that are sometimes limited would be perfectly acceptable, so maybe it would not be so hard.) I am willing to lead the challenge.
Idea for March: Happiness Open-prompt challenge
A Few of my Favorite Things
Raindrops on roses
... Books with rain or flowers on the cover
Whiskers on kittens
... Books featuring animals with whiskers
Bright copper kettles
... Books featuring a restaurant/cafe or moonshine
Warm woolen mittens
... Books that are set in cold climates
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
... Books that contain a mystery
Creamy colored ponies
... Books featuring horses
Crisp apple strudels
... Books featuring food
Doorbell and sleigh bells
... Books featuring music
Schnitzel and noodles
... Books by a German author
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings
... Books featuring creatures that fly
Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes
... Books featuring a coming of age story
Snowflakes that stay on the nose and eyelashes
... Books that have snow or a face on the cover
Silver white winters that melt into springs
... Books where weather is an issue
If chosen, I do not want to lead the challenge. Thanks.
Idea for February: Fandom Open-prompt challenge
I am not sure this what you had in mind, but thought I would post this and see how it goes.
For fans of Wizard of Oz
Somewhere over the rainbow
... Books featuring new beginnings
... Books featuring coming of age
... Books that are Fairy tale or Fantasy
... Books set in a place you would like to visit (real or not)
... Books with a wizard
... Books with a witch
... Books that have anything to do with Judy Garland
... Books with hope in it
... Books with severe weather conditions
... Books with a dog
... Books set in Kansas or by a Kansans author
If chosen, I do not want to lead the challenge. Thanks.
Hola! I'm over the moon!🤸♀️ Mysteries everywhere!
Lovely ideas, girls!!😍
For February (fandoms) - open-promptRead books that have been made into movies or tv shows. Then discuss the show/movie and compare to the book. We all know most books are better than the show, but sometimes the production turns out way better!
The book can be a traditional book, comic book, graphic novel, or even a playscript.
If chosen, I would love to lead! 😍 Thanks!
Thank you for the lovely ideas. What enthusiam! 👏
Fandom Ideas: Fandom Terms
TASKS:
"Fans are great. Fandom is weird." - Terry Pratchett
1. Fandom: The term used for the collective of fans for any given work, person, or another thing, that came together for mutual benefit... Do a buddy read with someone this month or read a book featuring a group of characters united for a cause.
2. Fangirl: Someone describing herself as a fangirl is usually expressing enthusiasm for their favorite subject... Re-read a favorite book or read one that you have heard others rave about.
3. Fan Convention: Or just Convention or Con. This is where fans of a particular franchise, creator, or work all meet together, discuss it and ask questions to the stars. A number turn up in costume... Read a book involving travel or a book featuring someone on the cover in costume or wearing a colorful outfit.
4. Fanon: Fans' interpretation of details not explained or shown in the actual work... Read a fiction book or an alternate history book.
5. Friendly Fandoms: The fandoms of two different works get along rather well, to the point that being a fan of one work makes it likely you're a fan of the other... Read a book about friendship or a book in a genre you particularly love.
6. Furry Fandom: A furry is a fan of anthropomorphic animal characters (or "anthros", as they commonly abbreviate it to). The majority of the fandom consists of people who enjoy fiction and art revolving around anthropomorphic animal characters, ranging from independently written stories and comic books to established, mainstream franchises, with Sonic the Hedgehog, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Pokémon, The Lion King, etc... Read a book about animals or art.
7. Fan Fiction: Fan Fiction is a form of Alternate or Expanded Universe created by the fans of a work, rather than the work's original creator... Read a book about books/writing or a book in a spin-off series.
8. Unpopular Popular Character: The fanbase loves a single character but the creators hate it... Read a book that has lower than a 3.5 rating on Goodreads or has less than 500 reviews.
9. Fandom Heresy: If you disagree with a viewpoint most other fans have, the rest of the fandom will turn on you... Read a book from the Favorite Books That Were Once Banned list or on a topic you're unfamiliar with or uncertain about.
10. Shipping: Rooting for fictional romance to happen... Read a love story or a book with a happy ending.
(I would prefer not to lead but I will if needed)
Debra Digs wrote: "Idea for March: Happiness Open-prompt challenge
A Few of my Favorite Things
Raindrops on roses
... Books with rain or flowers on the cover
Whiskers on kittens
... Books featuring animals ..."
I love this
D.L. wrote: "Fandom Ideas: Fandom Terms
TASKS:
"Fans are great. Fandom is weird." - Terry Pratchett
1. Fandom: The term used for the collective of fans for any given work, person, or another thing, that ca..."
Love this idea!
Suggestion for Fandom - February - Geekerella by Ashley Poston. The world of cosplay and fan fiction is the perfect setting for a story about believing in the impossible. Geekerella is not only a love story between two characters but a love story to the fandom community and the sacred bond (in this case, the obsession with a retro sci-fi show named Starfield) that binds them.
Book 1 in a series
Robynne wrote: "Suggestion for Fandom - February - Geekerella by Ashley Poston. "Hi, Robynne! This looks like a great nomination for the February Group Read, but you've posted it in Member Challenge Ideas thread. Nominations for February's Group Read will open on December 1st. You will find a link in the December newsletter, or you can watch for the thread to open in the Group Reads folder on our discussion board.
I appreciate your enthusiasm, and can't wait to see all the Fandom nominations. It should be a fun month. 🦸♀️🦹♀️😃
My idea for the February 2022 challenge I’m Your Biggest Fan
Do you have a favorite singer, actor/actress, athlete, or other celebrity? How about a challenge to show your loyalty? Read books that relate to them in some way.
Example: Elvis Presley: He was born in January, so read a book published in January.
He was in the movie “Blue Hawaii.” Read a book with blue on the cover, or a book set in Hawaii.
He recorded the song “All Shook Up” So maybe read a book with any of those words in the title.
You choose the celebrity. You choose the books, based on what you know about the celebrity.
I am willing to lead if this challenge idea is chosen.
Theresa wrote: "My idea for the February 2022 challenge I’m Your Biggest Fan
Do you have a favorite singer, actor/actress, athlete, or other celebrity? How about a challenge to show your loyalty? Read books tha..."
I love this idea!
Theresa wrote: "My idea for the February 2022 challenge I’m Your Biggest Fan
Do you have a favorite singer, actor/actress, athlete, or other celebrity? How about a challenge to show your loyalty? Read books tha..."
Nice! This is a very creative idea. A lot could be done with it.
You are all coming up with such wonderful ideas! Thank you so much.
Hola!My idea for March - Happiness
GET YOUR DAILY “D.O.S.E.” OF HAPPINESS
The happy brain chemicals that make you feel good:
😊 DOPAMINE: also known as the “feel-good” hormone
• Enables motivation, learning, and pleasure
• Gives you determination to accomplish goals, desires, and needs
😍 OXYTOCIN: often called the “love" hormone, oxytocin is essential for childbirth, breastfeeding, and strong parent-child bonding.
• Feeling of trust, motivates you to build and sustain relationships
• Known as “Cuddle or Love Hormone," plays a role in bonding, increases with kissing, cuddling, and sex
😉 SEROTONIN: helps regulate your mood as well as your sleep, appetite, digestion, learning ability, and memory
• Feeling significant or important among peers
• Calm form of accepting yourself with the people around you
😂 ENDORPHINS: are your body’s natural pain reliever, which your body produces in response to stress or discomfort. Endorphin levels also tend to increase when you engage in reward-producing activities, such as eating, working out, or having sex
• Releases a brief euphoria to mask physical pain
• Response to pain and stress that alleviates anxiety and depression
Read as many books as you want inspired by your daily “D.O.S.E.” of happiness!
(I'm willing to lead if chosen)
Theresa wrote: "My idea for the February 2022 challenge I’m Your Biggest Fan
Do you have a favorite singer, actor/actress, athlete, or other celebrity? How about a challenge to show your loyalty? Read books tha..."
Theresa, this is SUCH an amazing idea!!!
Not related to the theme, but I would love the Chain Reaction challenge (each book you read has to be connected to the last one in some way) to be brought back next year!
Happy to lead if needed :)
Idea for March challenge based on the theme of happiness. Would be happy to lead it if requiredOh the places you'll go!
Every year, the United Nations produces a World Happiness Report which uses a number of factors to decide the happiest countries in the world. For this challenge, you are invited to read books set in or by an author who was born/lives in any of the top 15 happiest places of 2021.
1. Finland
2. Denmark
3. Switzerland
4. Iceland
5. Netherlands
6. Norway
7. Sweden
8. Luxembourg
9. New Zealand
10. Austria
11. Australia
12. Israel
13. Germany
14. Canada
15. Ireland
https://worldpopulationreview.com/cou...
PS. I know monthly challenges like 8-10 prompts but I felt it was a bit too European so chose to expand my list
Navya wrote: "Not related to the theme, but I would love the Chain Reaction challenge (each book you read has to be connected to the last one in some way) to be brought back next year!"Navya, perhaps you could write up a suggestion for an off-theme challenge for a month with a chain reaction event such as physics or dominos. Or maybe it could fit as an on-theme challenge in May (Media) with a tie to a book, TV or film, like Pay It Forward or something similar. I look forward to seeing where you go with this.
Thanks again to everyone who's suggested ideas for the new year!
TerryJane wrote: "Navya wrote: "Not related to the theme, but I would love the Chain Reaction challenge (each book you read has to be connected to the last one in some way) to be brought back next year!"Navya, per..."
Sure :) Maybe I will suggest -
Mind Maps
Create your own reading adventure by using the previous book as a stepping stone. Each book you read for the challenge should have a connection with the last book, by some link in content, author or even by something personal to you!
For example, I can create a map like this:
Starting with
The Fellowship of the Ring: A classic of the fantasy genre
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Piranesi: A fantasy novel; won Women's Prize for Fiction
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Half of a Yellow Sun Another Women's Prize for Fiction winner; by a Nigerian author
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My Sister, the Serial Killer: also by a Nigerian author; I read a copy passed to me by my friend
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The Three-Body Problem: Passed to me by the same friend; translated fiction
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Breasts and Eggs: Also translated fiction
..
The number of books and the connections between them will depend on the reader :)
I will suggest this either for August's theme (Travels) or as an off-theme monthly/quarterly challenge.
I really like the idea of it as a Pay It Forward challenge for May (Media) as well. In that case, maybe the starting point (for selecting the first book) can be another piece of media. Like in the example map above, I start with Fellowship of the Ring, because I love/recently watched that movie.
Happy to take it either way, or for other suggestions ^_^
Navya wrote: "I will suggest this either for August's theme (Travels) or as an off-theme monthly/quarterly challenge."Navya, the Travels theme for August does seems like the best match for a map challenge, but it's way too soon. Please watch for the "seeking ideas" line beside August in post #1, and share your idea then. Thank you!
Rachael wrote: "Idea for March challenge based on the theme of happiness. Would be happy to lead it if requiredOh the places you'll go!
Every year, the United Nations produces a World Happiness Report which uses..."
Love this idea!
Rachael wrote: "Idea for March challenge based on the theme of happiness. Would be happy to lead it if requiredOh the places you'll go!
I come from the 9th happiest country of New Zealand and I currently live in the 14th happiest country of Canada. LOL
I LOVE this idea!!!
TerryJane wrote: "Navya wrote: "I will suggest this either for August's theme (Travels) or as an off-theme monthly/quarterly challenge."Navya, the Travels theme for August does seems like the best match for a map ..."
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I want to suggest an idea for "Signs of Science" :) We can use this a quarterly challenge idea or a monthly for any month that mods deem fit. If we have it for a quarter - I think it suits Q4 best.
We can have sub themes under it as well :
Fantastic Non-Fiction
Readers can pick any non-fiction related to any topic of their choice related to science.
Nature is Nurture
Fiction or Non-Fiction books based on Environment, Climate change, ecosystems, Nature, lost cities of the world, extreme adventure, Animal world etc.
Intriguing World
This sub-theme can focus on any of the science topics such as Physics, Biology, Environment, Chemistry, Technology. readers can choose any fiction or non-fiction related to forensic thrillers, hi-tech sci-fi, Genetics related, Outer space, or anything you can think of where science plays a pivotal role.
My only motivation behind repeated request for science related challenge is that this might push many of us to learn more about something that already is so intertwined in our lives, but many us havent picked a book on these subjects since college :)
I just noticed Q1 challenge already included the science theme!! Thanks Mods :) You can now ignore my above comment or maybe take ideas from it for any other challenge! :)
Bibliophile wrote: "I want to suggest an idea for "Signs of Science" :) We can use this a quarterly challenge idea or a monthly for any month that mods deem fit."Hi, Bibliophile! Thank you for the suggestion. Did you see that we already planned the science-themed Mother Earth challenge for the first quarter? It has 16 prompts with a STEM and nature focus, and each prompt can be used twice. Please take a look and let us know if you'd like to lead it. We need a volunteer, and it might be a great fit for you!
Bibliophile wrote: "I just noticed Q1 challenge already included the science theme!! Thanks Mods :) You can now ignore my above comment or maybe take ideas from it for any other challenge! :)"I started my response to your first comment and got sidetracked for a few minutes. Didn't see your second comment until mine posted. Oops!
TerryJane wrote: "Bibliophile wrote: "I want to suggest an idea for "Signs of Science" :) We can use this a quarterly challenge idea or a monthly for any month that mods deem fit."Hi, Bibliophile! Thank you for th..."
Yes I loved all those 16 prompts! Great ideas!
Amy (Other Amy) wrote: "I am so glad to see this post, because I have had the BEST Goodreads idea I have ever had and I think you might like it too. I propose the "Counting Stars" challenge (which probably fits best with ..."I really like this idea!
D.L. wrote: "Fandom Ideas: Fandom Terms
TASKS:
"Fans are great. Fandom is weird." - Terry Pratchett
1. Fandom: The term used for the collective of fans for any given work, person, or another thing, that ca..."
This idea is great!
Bibliophile wrote: "I just noticed Q1 challenge already included the science theme!! Thanks Mods :) You can now ignore my above comment or maybe take ideas from it for any other challenge! :)"Bibliophile
Would you be interested in leading the Mother Earth quarterly since you advocated so fervently for the Follow the Science theme? I think it would be really great if you, or another member who actually supported that theme would lead Mother Earth.
I wont be able to sorry, given my schedule at work and home. I can be online very seldom only so wont make a good challenge mod :) But anyone interested in science would surely made a good mod!
Bibliophile wrote: "I wont be able to sorry, given my schedule at work and home. I can be online very seldom only so wont make a good challenge mod :) But anyone interested in science would surely made a good mod!"Well, you wouldn't be a challenge mod, but a volunteer challenge leader. But I understand that you're too busy and hope that you'll have time to participate in the quarterly.
Surely Oshizu. I have big reading goals this year and will surely participate!
If you still need someone to be a challenge leader let me know
Brittany wrote: "If you still need someone to be a challenge leader let me know"Brittany and I have been in contact and she'll be leading the Q1 Mother Earth quarterly challenge.
Thank you so much, Brittany! 💖
Ideas for March - Happines :Who makes you Happy?
- Books about Parents and children, joys of parenthood, about respect of a child for their mother or father.
- Books about Couple goals, contemor romance, historical fiction.
- Books about Pets - who can make one happier than their pup?!! :) (or cat?)
- Books about Friends - of course, friends are the source of all our joys!!
- Books about Siblings - Siblings are the best kind of friends!
- Books about achieving success in any aspect of life or living your dream
- Books about any special occasion that made you the happiest - could be about giving birth, getting married, dream job, international travel.. anything!!
Just typing these prompts made me happy :)
I also have an idea for Happiness.Read Your Favourites
For this, there are some prompts to help people find books that make them happy by reading things linked to their other favourite things.
1. Read a book in your favourite genre
2. Read a book by your favourite author
3. Read a book in your favourite format
4. Read a book recommended by your favourite person
5. Read a book that reminds you of your favourite memory
6. Read a book that reminds you of your favourite song
7. Read a book seen on your favourite TV show
8. Read a book seen on your favourite movie.
9. Read a book mentioned in your favourite book
10. Reread your favourite book.
I probably won't be able to host if chosen.
Here's mine for the 2nd Quarter Challenge I did some research and it contains things that are involved in mysteries in our history in one way or another.Carpe Librum
To complete this challenge all you have to do is
carpe librum (seize the book) and read 1 book from each prompt.
1. Seize the book and read about the Romanov Princess Anastasia, or book set in the year 1918, or a book set in Russia.
2. Seize the book and read about Lizzie Borden, or a book set in Massachusetts, or a book featuring a character named Elizabeth
3. Seize the book and read about Amelia Earhart, or a book about women pilots, or a book set in Kansas.
4. Seize the book and read about Bruce Lee, or a book set in San Francisco, or a book set in the 1970s.
5. Seize the book and read about Oak Island, or about Captain William Kidd, or a book that involves a treasure in some way.
6.Seize the book and read about Harry Houdini, or a book involving magic, or a book that involves a character escaping in some way.
7. Seize the book and read about The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, or a book about gardens, or a book involving a garden in some way.
8. Seize the book and read about The Mary Celeste, or a book about a ship, or a book that has a ghost of some sort as a character, or a book featuring a place set on or near a body of water.
9. Seize the book and read about Cleopatra, or a book featuring a queen, or a book set in Egypt.
10. Seize the book and read about The Ark of the Covenant, or a book by Jewish author, or a book featuring a Jewish character.
11. Seize the book and read about Richard III, or a book set in England, or a book that takes place during the 15th Century.
12. Seize the book and read about Jack the Ripper or a book set during the Victorian era, or a book set in England.
13. Seize the book and read about Agatha Christie, or a non-series book written by Christie, or a book featuring a character who is missing.
14. Seize the book and read about John F. Kennedy, or a book featuring a character named John, or a book featuring a hitman in some way.
15. Seize the book and read about The Bermuda Triangle, or a book set in Bermuda, or a book featuring a ship of some sort.
16. Seize the book and read about UFOs or a book featuring space in some way or a book featuring aliens.
Edited on the 26th: Forgot to say that I'm willing to lead if chosen.
I found mailing a book for secret Santa very exciting. I wonder if it's possible to have a similar challenge year-round. Every month readers can sign up to mail/receive a book. Yes, there is the catch of having to mail out a book plus fees, for a couple of bucks. But the idea of receiving a book in the mail can be a monthly present year around. Readers will have the option of selecting at least 3 genres, ebook, new, or used copy.
Frezita wrote: "I found mailing a book for secret Santa very exciting. I wonder if it's possible to have a similar challenge year-round. Every month readers can sign up to mail/receive a book. Yes, there is the c..."
Frezita,
Kara's organizing of our yearly Secret Santa is a time-consuming, complex task that takes up several months of her free time. Organizing one 12 months a year goes well beyond what we mods can offer our group. Sorry!
Idea for April: CreativityTen techniques to be more creative
1. Daydream
Read a book in your favorite genre
Read a book you find relaxing
2. Doodle
Free space, read anything
3. Admire surrealism
Read an alternative history book
Read a book that is strange/crazy
4. Create art
Read a book that involves the fine arts
Read a book that involves any type of hobby
5. Learn a new language
Read a translated book
Read a book that is set in country other than your own
6. Write anything
Read a book in journal/diary or letter form
Read a memoir
7. Play video games
Read a book that inspired a video game
Read a video game book (fiction or nonfiction)
8. Balance order and chaos
Read a book that involves peace
Read a book where a main character finds happiness
9. Read absurdist fiction
Read absurdist fiction
Read a science fiction book
10. Be curious about everything
Read about a subject you are unfamiliar with
Read a mystery book
If chosen, I do not want to lead the challenge. Thanks.
My idea for:2nd Quarter: Examining the Mysteries of History
1. LUCY
a. Read a mystery book set in Africa
b. Read a book where a granny is the main character
c. Read a book with bones in the plot/title/cover
2. STONEHENGE
a. Read a book set during the summer/winter solstice
b. Read a mystery set in Europe
c. Read a book with a stone/something made of stone in the plot/title/cover
3. ATLANTIS
a. Read a book set in a fictional world/country/island
b. Read a dystopia/utopia
c. Read a book where a cataclysm occurs
4. PYRAMIDS
a. Read a book set in a country with famous pyramids (for example: Egypt, Mexico, China, Iraq, Sudan, Indonesia, Guatemala, etc.)
b. Read a historical mystery
c. Read a book involving a tomb/mummy/curse
5. THE ANTIKYTHERA MECHANISM
a. Read a book involving any kind of clockwork or a steampunk book
b. Read a mystery set in the Middle East or Asia
c. Read a book including computers or cybercrime
6. THE NAZCA LINES
a. Read a mystery book set in South America
b. Read a book with a bird/spider/monkey on the cover
c. Read a book involving a lost civilization
7. THE VOYNICH MANUSCRIPT
a. Read a book with an invented language/a character with a speech disorder
b. Read a book with a plant/flower on the cover
c. Read a book involving cryptography/a coded language
8. MOAIS
a. Read a mystery book set in Oceania
b. Read a book with a head/bust on the cover
c. Read a book including a media mogul/tycoon
9. THE SHROUD OF TURIN
a. Read a book set in the Middle Ages or involving a relic
b. Read a book including a scam/forgery or a con artist
c. Read a forensic mystery
10. JACK THE RIPPER
a. Read a mystery set in XIX Century London
b. Read a book featuring a serial killer
c. Read a book including criminal profiling/a police procedural
11. AGATHA CHRISTIE'S CURIOUS DISAPPEARANCE
a. Read a book featuring someone suffering from amnesia/a nervous breakdown
b. Read a book in which some event makes front-page news or involves investigative journalism
c. Read a cozy mystery
12. THE ROSWELL INCIDENT
a. Read a book involving some kind of alien
b. Read a book set in outer space/another planet
c. Read a book based on a conspiracy theory
(I'm willing to lead if chosen)
Navya wrote: "Not related to the theme, but I would love the Chain Reaction challenge (each book you read has to be connected to the last one in some way)..."I think "Chain Reaction" is a wonderful idea for April: Creativity.
It's a good way to exercise our own creative minds connecting books to form a chain reaction.
SNAKES AND LADDERSThe board game should be familiar to many and I propose this to help tackle our TBR piles. Possibly fits for April (creativity) or a quarterly one. So, imagine a 5x5 grid (or bigger?), everyone starts at square 1 and the aim is to reach the end of the board by the end of the challenge.
* Each book you read moves you forward one space.
* The Ladders (moves you closer to the goal quicker)
- read a book that can be included in another group challenge or group/buddy/TBR twin read - move forward an additional 2 spaces
- read a book over 500 pages - move forward an additional 3 spaces
- read a book that has been on your TBR pile for more than two years - move forward an additional 5 spaces
* The Snake:
- any book you buy/add to your TBR pile during the challenge means you must move back 3 spaces (but if you finish reading it in that time, you can move forward one space only, not to be counted as a ladder task)
Each book only counts once. You can only do one move per book.
Example:
Start at square 1.
I read Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch which moves me to square 2.
Then: Pride and Prejudice which even though it's a buddy read, I've also owned it for more than two years so decide to count it towards the latter only. I can move forward 1 space plus 5 to take me to square 8.
But: I buy two books so I have to move back (2 x3) 6 spaces back to square 2...
etc.
I do realise this will make it a bit tricky to keep track of actual books read and it may just have to be a list of participants.
Carmen wrote: "Navya wrote: "Not related to the theme, but I would love the Chain Reaction challenge (each book you read has to be connected to the last one in some way)..."I think "Chain Reaction" is a wonderf..."
Carmen and Navya:
Julia posted a Connect the Dots challenge in the Blogs/Vlogs, Events & Challenges folder that is a chain reaction type of challenge. You may enjoy that one!
2025 Reading Challenge
Books mentioned in this topic
Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch (other topics)Pride and Prejudice (other topics)
The Fellowship of the Ring (other topics)
Piranesi (other topics)
Half of a Yellow Sun (other topics)
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Hello there, group members!
We rely on your creative minds to help us come up with exciting ideas for quarterly and monthly challenges throughout the year. Do you have a fun idea for a challenge? We'd love to hear about it!
Our Yearly Theme for 2022 is Mysteries of the World.
We typically host two monthly challenges each month and two quarterly challenges every three months. In each case, we like for one of each pair to take inspiration from its corresponding theme (monthly or quarterly). Please check the list below and share your theme-based or off-theme challenge ideas whenever you notice a period appears as Seeking ideas.
Monthly Challenges generally have 8-10 prompts or, if an open-prompt challenge, allow for at least that many books. Quarterly Challenges usually have around 15-20 prompts or, if an open-prompt challenge, allow for at least that many books.
Quarterly Themes
1st Quarter: Admiring the Natural World2nd Quarter: Examining the Mysteries of History3rd Quarter: Pondering the Paranormal4th Quarter: Exploring the UnknownMonthly Themes
January: ResetFebruary: FandomMarch: HappinessApril: CreativityMay: MediaJune: ParisJuly: RedAugust: TravelsSeptember: TrustOctober: MoonNovember: GlassDecember: HarmonyWe have already planned the January and 1st Quarter challenges for 2022, but we look forward to your suggestions for other months and quarters!
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