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Pass The Parcel Round 19 - Q&A / WON Team 1
Q&AAbout the Challenge
Q: I see in the directions that a theme will be called each Friday. Under what circumstances would I need to read more than one book per week? Just if I fall behind?
A: Yes. You will only be reading more than one book in a week if you are behind in your reading. However if you can use your 'pass' (option 3) during the challenge you could read only 9 books in 11 weeks. This will be entirely dependent on how your team works those 5 available passes in each 5 week block - remembering that there likely 6 team members in your team.
Falling behind by more than two books: you can't fall behind by more than two books. If you have two books outstanding at the theme announcement, you will need to have read at least one book in the new theme's week. If another theme is announced and you have three books unread, then I will have to remove you.
PLEASE NOTE - I will not remove, nor accept retirement from, any players in the last two weeks of the challenge. This will mean that the team cannot win if their players are MIA in the last two weeks.
Q: For a theme call, can I use a book I'm already reading ?
A: No. Books must be started after the theme call. This is the same for all RRRC challenges. (You can start a book after a theme call but before you have posted your selection post.)
Q: Do we have to report anywhere when the team is done with a week's theme?
A: Each group will have their own thread, and members will post their progress there. Team Captains will summarise team progress at the front of their team thread. I will maintain an overall progress chart for all the teams - and will post progress sporadically (hopefully weekly depending on my time commitments), but definitely in the last week ;)
Q: Completion post. Rather than including my review in the completion post, can I insert a link to my review?
A: No. Please include your actual review in the completion post.
Q: Option 2. Select a book from the 'READ' list of a team-mate that they read in the last 6 months AND that the team-mate rated at least 3 stars. Can we have a firm date set for the full challenge, eg 1 August, to allow for planning?
A: No. The six months will recalibrate each week - you can't plan until you have your team and it is only up to 6 members whose shelves you can pick from. I'll provide the six month date limit each week to avoid confusion.
Q: Does the 'series' rule only apply to Option 2?
A: Yes
Q: Under Option 2, can I use the same book from my team-mates shelf in multiple weeks under the 'series' rule? eg. continuing a series but using the same qualifying book.
A: Yes. But this can only continue whilst the book on your teamie's shelf continues to meet the 6 month key date timeframe.
Q: Under Option 2, can you use the book even if they didn't put a date read?
A: No.
It has to have a read date to show that it was read in the last six months. Otherwise it wouldn't qualify for Option 2. You can ask your teammate to add a date if you know they have read it though.
Q: Regarding the option to 'pass'. Do we have to decide that week who's passing or could we choose later on? Let's say that during week 1, everybody decides to read their book but once week 2 starts, one player realizes she cannot read week 1's book for whatever reason. Assuming that nobody else from the team passed, could she then decide to pass on last week's book?
A: No. The book selection or pass needs to be specified in the theme announcement week.
Members can only change their book selection in that theme's week. Once the next theme is announced, books are set in stone and cannot be changed.
Q: If a team member uses a pass (option 3) in week 5, when can they use the pass option again?
A: Each team member can only select option #3 once each 5 (five) weeks. AND each team may only have ONE person 'passing' for the round each week.
However - if a teamie used one in week 5 (covering weeks 1-5), they can use one more between weeks 6 and 10.
No-one can use the pass in week 11.
Q: Do the books we use have to be on a particular bookshelf?
A: In some cases yes. Books must be selected from the lists provided if I don't have "(stated in the precis or shown on listopia or shelf)". Where I have noted "(stated in the precis or shown on listopia or shelf)", if a book is chosen from one of the optional lists, it is automatically approved.
Q: Must people follow the format you provided exactly? Or does the captain just need to make sure they include pertinent info? Week, book, # of pages, option and in the case they pick a shelf/listopia, a link to that?
A: I absolutely need the information requested here. I don't mind what the format is, although I would prefer it set out in the order of the list.
A booklink or bookcover MUST be used. You cannot just type out the book title. And where the book is from a list or bookshelf, you must note which list/shelf. I have removed the need to insert a link.
The reasons:
* If you don't have the link to the book, the Captain and I will have trouble checking that the book qualifies. There are a lot of books out there with the same title. You don't want to be told AFTER you have read the book that it doesn't work.
* I need the week that the book relates to since some books may be read out of order.
* The page numbers makes it so much easier for everyone to know that the books complies with the rules.
* The same for the bookshelf name/tag or the qualifying note referencing the GR summary (ie how it qualifies for the theme).
It is important that the members do their bit to help out the Captain and the organizers to show compliance without us having to go digging.
Q: When you say "the Captain will also double-check that your book selection complies with the rules": Does this mean that if team-members say 'book is in this shelf' the captain must verify that the book is actually on the shelf? And that if they say the theme is in the GR summary, we also have to verify that?
A: I don't want the Captain to be a policeman but we do need someone in each team following how the rest of the team is progressing. If the info provided by the member looks reasonable to the Captain, fine - there is no need to investigate each shelf/tag or how the book otherwise qualifies.
But if we are reading a theme and the book selected looks dubious for that theme or how it qualifies, I would like the Captain to check it out further.
Q: What is the precis?
A: The precis is the blurb on the back of the book cover; the summary; the synopsis. Any of the details that are posted on the GR book description page will qualify.
Q: My book doesn't have a page count on Goodreads but I have the word count. Can I use the word count and what is the minimum acceptable?
A: Yes - a 35,000 minimum word count will be accepted as a substitute for the 100 page minimum. Because the word count to page conversion varies greatly, I have gone at the high end for this conversion.
If there is a page count on GR, this must be used. This is only available where the page count does not appear on GR.
Q: My book doesn't have a page count on Goodreads but Amazon does have a page count. Can I use Amazon's page count?
A: Yes. Please provide a link to the Amazon book page.
If there is a page count on GR, this must be used. This is only available where the page count does not appear on GR.
Q: If I read two books during the challenge that qualify for an announced theme, does our team earn more points?
A: No. We don't actually accumulate points in this challenge. You and your team-mates either complete all your reading and are ready to 'read-off' in the last week (week 11), or you aren't...
Q: If a team member is reading a book in another language, should they post the book link in the selection & completion posts to the non-English version or to the English version?
A: Please link all books to the English version of that book. The book MUST have an English version to qualify for use during this challenge. (Apologies to everyone that is affected by this rule, but I need to know that the book qualifies for the theme etc.)
Q: Are re-reads allowed?
A: Yes. But each book can only be read once during the round/challenge.
If the theme specifically excludes a re-read, eg First in a new (to you) series, then obviously you must select a book you haven't read before.
Q: Does the book have to be a romance?
A: No, but it does have to be a novel. Textbooks will not count. Biographies and autobiographies are OK.
Q: If I pick a book off a team mate's shelf it has to be a book that fits the theme? Or can it be any book at all, as long as it got 3 stars and was read in last 6 months?
If you use Option 2, you do not need to fit it to the week's theme. As you said, it can be any book so long as it was rated at least 3 stars by your teamie and was read no more than 6 months prior.
AND if the book is in a series but does not match where you are up to, you may read another book from that same series.
Q: Can I use the same option 2 book from my team-mates shelf more than once during the challenge by invoking the series rule?
Yes. So long as the book remains 'read' within the last 6 months with reference back to the week's key date, you can use the same book from your team-mates shelf. You just can't read reread a book previously used with this round.
Q: Option 2 - If the book I want to read isn't on my team-mate's shelf but they have read it during this challenge, can I just link to their completion post in our team thread?
A: No. The book MUST appear on their 'read' list.
Q: Can I DNF a book?
To DNF a book you must have:
* read at least 50% of the book
* the minimum page requirement of 100 pages must have been read in addition to having completed 50% (that is, if the book is only 105pp in total, you will need to have read through to and including page 100. If the book is 400pp, you need to read 200pp before you DNF the book.)
* note in your review that it was a DNF and explain why
* rate accordingly (no higher than 2 stars) and shelve the book as DNF
* in the 'completion post', you will need to note the pages read out of the total pages.
If it is a current week book, you can of course change the book. Once we have rolled into the next call, your book selection is set and cannot be altered.
Q: If I want to change my book within the week of the theme call, can I also change my option - eg from Option 1 to Option 2 or 3
A: Yes.
Q: Do graphic novels and comics count?
A: Graphic novels count if they meet the 100 page rule. Comic will not be accepted.
About the ThemesQ: If I don't find a book I like in the lists of theme books, can I choose any book that fits the theme?
No. You MUST select a book from a list where lists have been provided and where they do not have '(stated in the precis or shown on listopia or shelf) optional lists:' That is, if the only option for the theme are lists, then you MUST choose a book from those lists.
Other lists have 'optional' in front of them simply to help people. I won't question books that come from those lists. But you can also choose books that fit the theme via the blurb/precis, through bookshelves or other lists not provided. You just need to state how it fits and where the information came from.
REMEMBER: you may also select to use option 2 or 3 that week unless it is the last week, in which case only option 2 is a viable alternative.
Q: If a book is on a specified theme list but does not (in my opinion) meet the theme, can I still read it?
A: Yes. If the book is on the mandatory (or optional) lists/shelves in the theme post it qualifies whether it meets the theme or not.
Q: If a team member is going to be away during the week of a theme, can they leave a list of pre-selected books (for all remaining themes) with the Team Captain to post that week?
A: Yes. If the team member has already highlighted that they will be away for a particular week, or has an operation etc, I am happy for the Team Captain to post that participant's book selection post. They must have pre-selected a book for that theme though.
The alternative is for the absent member to pre-select a book that complies with option 2, taking into account the 6 month date that will apply during that week.
Q: Will any of the themes be repeated?
A: No, not within the round.
Q: Do we have to support that the book shows up in a particular shelf (eg showing you a link of how many people shelved a particular book as 'stalking') or just saying 'there's a stalker shelf' would suffice?
A: You must state the full name of the shelf/list/tag or provide a link to that shelf/list within your selection book post.
Tip from Calila: After you've decided on your book, If you go the book page, scroll and click on "Lists with this book" and then click on the appropriate list and copy the url, you'll link directly to the book's ranking on the list rather than just copy/paste the list in general.
This is not a requirement - just an easy way to link to your book in a list.
Q: What happens if a book is mis-shelved?
A: If books have been incorrectly shelved, and the shelf fits the theme, they still count. (I would appreciate them being removed if it is an RRRC shelf AFTER the round is finished.)
Where a theme has optional lists - the theme must be apparent in the title, the goodreads summary page or must be shelved by a GR member using words that show eligibility.
Q: Does the book HAVE to be on a bookshelf?
A: Where a shelf has been listed for a 'list-mandatory' theme, YES.
Q: Are listopia lists sufficient for proof of eligibility for the non-mandatory list themes?
A: Listopia will work for eligibility where it's name is apparent and correlated to the theme.
Q: Where a theme is based on a bookcover, can we use alternate edition covers of the same book?
A: Yes
Q: Book length - Some books straddle the page minimums depending on format (eg all books must be at least 100 pages). Can I choose, for example, to use the paperback page count per goodreads even though the hardback page count for the same book does not qualify?
A: Yes. If there is a goodreads edition that cites 100 pages or more (any edition), that book is fine to use.
Q: When the themes are announced is there going to be listopia or Readers shelves suggested to help us pick?
A: Not necessarily - where the task requires that a book is selected from a list, they are included. There may be other tasks that have optional lists noted.
Q: Does the 100 minimum page count still apply where books are included on a list/shelf that are under 100 pages.
A: Yes - the 100 page minimum still applies.
When a team member departs the challenge and the team
If a team mate leaves the challenge, the player may be replaced by a mod if the game is near the beginning of the challenge. If the player is not replaced the team simply continues on with the challenge with the lower number of players.
If a player is replaced, the new player will start on the next announced theme. They do not need to make up for any weeks not completed by the departing player.
Q: If a player has dropped out of the challenge, is their bookshelf available or not for Option 2?
A: No. Once they are out, you can't use their shelf.
How to insert a link into a post
To insert a simple link to a shelf there are a couple of options:
* Copy the https address in the address bar of the page where the book is found - highlight the web-address, copy the address, and paste into your post
or
* Find a link to the shelf that you want (eg on my lists of shelves to use for the themes), right click with your mouse, select 'Copy Link Location' and then paste into your post
If you want to make it pretty and have a specific name:
* Type <*a href="insert the link that you copied as per above">name the location<*/a> but without the asterisks.
How to add in book links
* Click on 'add book/author' on the top right of your message box
* Type on the name of the tilte (if its popular I often add in the first or last name of the author as well)
* Select the correct book from the list and click 'add'
* At the bottom of the pop-up box you may choose whether to add a simple link or use the book cover.
To find the correct version of the book to add:
*** To get the correct version of that book if it isn't the first one:
- click on the 'other editions' (hyperlink under the 'add' button)
- select the correct book
The way I know which version to select from the list is when I look at the book on bookshelf and hover over the cover or the link, down the bottom of the page it shows the hyperlink that GR uses. Remember the last 4 digits on the longer number, then hover over the books in the 'add' list, look for that sequence.
You can also open each book in a new tab if you click on the book in the insertion pop-up window.
I do all this on the desktop version, not in the app.
If you are using the App
To get your posts right for links etc, you need to open your browser window (Safari or Edge etc) on your phone/tablet, go to the GR website and use the desktop version.
Theme tracking* Read a book from one of the following lists:
Best enemies to lovers
Best gay enemies / rivals / opposites become lovers
Hate at first sight
YA star crossed /forbidden enemy love
Enemies to lover trope in fantasy / PNR
* Read an interracial romance from one of the following lists:
Best interracial reads
Best interracial PNR
Best interracial and multicultural MM romances
Non-causasian protagonists in scifi, fantary, horror or PNR
Interracial romance ebooks / print
* Read a book with an animal on the cover.
* Read a book with the night sky on the cover
* Read a book with that is predominantly black, grey, white on the cover. Additional colours must tone in and not dominate.
* Read a book with a smart MC:
Brainy Romantic Heroes
Nergasms
Gay Bookish, Nerdy, Geeky Characters
Nerdy Geeky Heroines of Romance
7. Soccer ball ⚽
* Read a book from one of the following Sports romance lists:
Love on the Pitch - English Football / Soccer
Sports Romances
Romance with hero/heroine that is a an athlete
Best Gay Athletes
Best books about being in love with a pro-athlete
8. Birds - Penguin, Magpie, Peewee, Jabiru (Black Necked Stork), Pelican, Stilts, Seagulls etc 🐧
Birds are feathered theropod dinosaurs and constitute the only known living dinosaurs (source: Wikipedia).
* Read a book with a mythical/extinct creature, eg dinosaur, elf, fae, vampire. Shifters that change into a modern creature (eg lion) will not count, nor will witches/warlocks.
*Read a book with a cover model in a suit or formal wear.
10. Taxis and Pedestrian crossing 🛣
* Read a book where one or both MCs travel. To be stated in the precis - moved towns, states, countries etc.
11. Yin and Yang ☯
* Read a book written by two authors. May be separately listed, or a duo who write under one name.
Eg Romance Duo Authors
12. Grey hair - silver fox 🧓
* Read a book with an age difference between the MCs from one of the following lists.
Favorite MM romances with an age difference between partners
Younger woman / older man
Mentor / Apprentice and/or age differences
MM books with a big age difference between partners
Forbidden love - age gap
* Read a stand alone book.
* Read a book available in paperback.
* Read a book with an MC in law enforcement.
* Read a book with page numbers ending in double numbers. Eg 100, 233, 355 pages etc...
Is the above themes the upcoming themes or is this just examples?
Kat wrote: "Is the above themes the upcoming themes or is this just examples?"Hi Kat - those options are the ones that I will randomly select 11 themes from for the challenge. So each week, I will randomly select a theme from the list and announce it for everyone to use to select ONE book that week. There will be 5 themes left over at the end that will not have been used.
Hope this makes sense!
Jane (PS) wrote: "Kat wrote: "Is the above themes the upcoming themes or is this just examples?"Hi Kat - those options are the ones that I will randomly select 11 themes from for the challenge. So each week, I wil..."
It does thanks
I have just one question, if I may? I have just finished the Bachelor Challenge, that was my first challenge here. Do all books read need Romance as an MPG in this one? I only ask as that was the first time I've come across a required MPG throughout a challenge lol. 😆
Stacy wrote: "I have just one question, if I may? I have just finished the Bachelor Challenge, that was my first challenge here. Do all books read need Romance as an MPG in this one? I only ask as that was the f..."No - the Bachelor challenge is the only challenge in the group that requires the Romance MGP. That's BECAUSE its the Bachelor challenge ;)
PtP is any genre, but romance is the preferred genre since that's our group and what our members read. No text books or cook books, but biographies are fine.
Ah ok, I joined this group so that I would have a good excuse to read more Romance, that means any form would count then... Say if the MPG was - Paranormal Romance or Romantic Suspense? The Bachelor Challenge got me with Sports Romance... I didn't even know that was a thing! Thank you 🙂
Stacy wrote: "Ah ok, I joined this group so that I would have a good excuse to read more Romance, that means any form would count then... Say if the MPG was - Paranormal Romance or Romantic Suspense? The Bachelo..."Yep - they all work. But it doesn't need to even mention romance on the page.
These all work for this challenge (no mention of romance on the main page):
Mythos: The Greek Myths Retold
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency
Thank you, I will have a much easier job fitting each book to more of my challenges with this one. I'm looking forward to starting 🙂
Stacy wrote: "Thank you, I will have a much easier job fitting each book to more of my challenges with this one. I'm looking forward to starting 🙂"This is a pretty laid back challenge - just roughly one book a week (that qualifies for the weekly task) and don't fall more than 2 weeks behind :)
(And make your posts in the format with links ;)
Stacy wrote: "Will do, thank you 🙂"You are fine to go into your team thread and introduce yourself Stacy. You don't need to wait for Lisa - who should be up soonish, once London wakes up :)
If your gonna be away for a theme how do you find out what the theme is that week?
Kat wrote: "If your gonna be away for a theme how do you find out what the theme is that week?"Meaning if you are away?
Can't you get on the internet somewhere? Will you be away for more than a week?
You simply need to post your selection for that week; not necessarily read it (although that's always better ;)
Hi Jane!So excited for this round of PtP!
I have a question- Would this be enough to count for 10. Taxis and Pedestrian crossing -Read a book where one or both MCs travel. To be stated in the precis - moved towns, states, countries etc.?
From the precis- "Holly Redding has come home to enjoy the holidays with her family and, hopefully, to escape a case of writer’s block." Unwrapping Holly
Thanks Jane!
Fran wrote: "Hi Jane!So excited for this round of PtP!
I have a question- Would this be enough to count for 10. Taxis and Pedestrian crossing -Read a book where one or both MCs travel. To be stated in the pr..."
Hi Fran - yes, I'll allow travel that is undertaken just prior to the opening of the story per the precis :)
In number 8 could we read a book on supernatural element even if doesn’t mention these creatures as not something I read
Jane (PS) wrote: "Fran wrote: "Hi Jane!So excited for this round of PtP!
I have a question- Would this be enough to count for 10. Taxis and Pedestrian crossing -Read a book where one or both MCs travel. To be sta..."
Awesome! Thanks Jane :)
Kat wrote: "In number 8 could we read a book on supernatural element even if doesn’t mention these creatures as not something I read"Sorry no. If that theme is called and you use Option 1, it will need to have one of those extinct / mythical creatures.
This is a week where you would be better off going with Option 2 (read a book from a team mates 'read' shelves that they rated at least 3 stars) or use the Pass (can only be used once every 5 weeks).
Jane (PS) wrote: "Kat wrote: "In number 8 could we read a book on supernatural element even if doesn’t mention these creatures as not something I read"Sorry no. If that theme is called and you use Option 1, it wil..."
Tbh that’s the only one I see myself struggling with. Thanks
Would a dragon shifter be considered a mythical being?
Jean wrote: "Would a dragon shifter be considered a mythical being?"Yes :)
If you have the majority of team members checked in, feel free to decide on a name for your team. No need to wait for all to join the thread.I think this applies to all teams now :)
Hi Jane ! No need to answer ! I reread all the rules and answered myself !
Will we have any time before the announcement to find a book? Or will we only find out on 9th September?
Kat wrote: "Will we have any time before the announcement to find a book? Or will we only find out on 9th September?"Hi Kat. No - once the theme is announced each week, you go off and find the book you want to read and post your selection post in your team thread.
Once you have read the book, you post your completion post in the team thread. Whilst it is absolutely encouraged to finish your book within the week, it isn't necessary. You just can't fall behind by more than 2 unread books.
Re the date '9 September' - I often announce the first theme early if everyone has checked in to their team thread and the team has a name.
So you MAY get an extra 2 days to select & read your first book with the theme announced on Wednesday 7 September :) It all depends on how organised the participating members are ;)
After that, the themes will always be announced on the Friday. Please prompt me if I forget if I am more than a couple of hours late!! (Note : 4pm US EST is 6am over here in Australia - so I will often be an hour late.)
No worries thanks, my first time doing it so I’m a bit eager 😂
Hello Kat For Monochrome : if all the picture on the cover is black and white but the title is in a flashy color (red, pink), does it count ?
LillianaPassions wrote: "Hello Kat For Monochrome : if all the picture on the cover is black and white but the title is in a flashy color (red, pink), does it count ?"
Pssst, Lilliana - it's Jane, not Kat for this challenge. 😉
Oups !! Sorry Jane ! (And thanks Kat !) 😉@Jane : Monochrome : if all the picture on the cover is black and white but the title is in a flashy color (red, pink), does it count ?
LillianaPassions wrote: "Oups !! Sorry Jane ! (And thanks Kat !) 😉@Jane : Monochrome : if all the picture on the cover is black and white but the title is in a flashy color (red, pink), does it count ?"
I'll allow that type of colouring, so long as it is only a small portion of the cover. Eg the bright colours are something like 20% of the cover.
(I'm not asking members to go to Tineye for qualification - just a general judgement.)
Jane - Team 10 would like our team name to be Ebony & Ivory
I messaged the missing players yesterday, so hopefully teams will be complete soon (some are already :)If we have team names by early Wednesday, I will announce the first task early.
Jane - Team 7 would like to be called Lucky Seven.
Hi Jane. Team 9 would like to be called Nerdy Niners, thank you
Hi Jane - Team 3 would like to be The Dazzling Dazzle of Team 3
Ok - we are on track to announce the first theme tomorrow. Just waiting for the official notification on one team's name :)In the meantime I am going to bed 😴
Week 1Option 1
3. Zebra, Border Collie, Holstein Cow, Panda 🦓🐩🐮🐼
* Read a book with an animal on the cover.
All animals other than humans will count, including mythical creatures.
Option 2
Key date: 11 March 2022
Team mate read on or after this date and rated at least 3 stars
Option 3
Pass
A selection post must be made for whichever option you choose - INCLUDING A PASS
Refer msg 3 for formatting of all 3 options. This format is also in msg 3 of your team threads.
As I am travelling I will be unable to answer questions about the theme for about 6 hours. Apologies.
💕💕Selection post Option 1Week #1
Bookcover/link: Sleight of Hand by Charlie Cochet
Page numbers: 290
How the book qualifies : with a dog on the cover
LillianaPassions wrote: "💕💕Selection post Option 1Week #1
Bookcover/link: Sleight of Hand by Charlie Cochet
Page numbers: 290
How the book qualifies : with a dog on the cover
[bookcover:Sleight of Hand|58..."
This needs to be in your team thread
Oups sorry i was thinking I was !
We had one member not check in....Will we just continue with 5 of us?
Can we start straight away or do we have to wait to Friday
Kat wrote: "Can we start straight away or do we have to wait to Friday"Yes we can start now - Jane said she would start early once everyone checked in and team names announced.
Just this first week - won’t happen for the remaining weeks.
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I will also announce the themes each Friday in this thread and keep track of those categories announced in this message.
The themes will be announced between 3-6pm US EST.
Called themes (view spoiler)[
Week 1
Option 1
3. Zebra, Border Collie, Holstein Cow, Panda 🦓🐩🐮🐼
* Read a book with an animal on the cover.
All animals other than humans will count, including mythical creatures.
Option 2 Key date: 11 March 2022
Week 2
2. Mixed race 👩👨🏾 ~ Compulsory Lists
* Read an interracial romance from one of the following lists:
Best interracial reads
Best interracial PNR
Best interracial and multicultural MM romances
Non-causasian protagonists in scifi, fantary, horror or PNR
Interracial romance ebooks / print
Option 2 Key date: 11 March 2022
Week 3
16. Piano keys - the piano was invented around 1700. 🎹
* Read a book with page numbers ending in double numbers. Eg 100, 155, 222, 388 pages etc...
Option 2 Key date: 18 March 2022
Week 4
Option 1
14. Text print
* Read a book available in paperback
Option 2 Key date: 25 March 2022
Week 5
Option 1 ~ Compulsory lists
6. Chessboard ♟️🏁
* Read a book with a smart MC:
Brainy Romantic Heroes
Nergasms
Gay Bookish, Nerdy, Geeky Characters
Nerdy Geeky Heroines of Romance
Option 2 Key date: 1 April 2022
Week 6
Option 1
9. Black tie suit (formal wear) 🤵♂️
*Read a book with a cover model in a suit or formal wear.
Option 2 Key date: 8 April 2022
Week 7
Option 1 Compulsory lists
1. Opposites attract ⚤
* Read a book from one of the following lists:
Best enemies to lovers
Best gay enemies / rivals / opposites become lovers
Hate at first sight
YA star crossed /forbidden enemy love
Enemies to lover trope in fantasy / PNR
Option 2 Key date: 15 April 2022
Week 8
Option 1
4. Night sky 🌃
* Read a book with the night sky on the cover
Option 2 Key date: 22 April 2022 (hide spoiler)]
Week 9
Option 1
5. Monochrome 📷
* Read a book with that is predominantly black, grey, white on the cover.
Option 2 Key date: 29 April 2022
Week 10
Option 1
13. Clear cut ©
* Read a stand alone book.
Option 2 Key date: 6 May 2022
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