NBRC: Tower Teams Read 2013, Round II discussion
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Reserved:Mauvelous Team Participants:
Barbara: 29
JoLene: 7
Thilde: 1
Team Goal: 37 books
(NOTE: Means the 3 of us need to read 37 books in total)
Need to read books from one of these three challenges:
Challenge 1: A Book A Day Keeps the Boredom at Bay
- 12 books or more
- Each team member can read a day sub-option once.
- As a team, we can do each day sub-option twice
Challenge 2: Author Alphabet Reading Challenge
- at least one book
- 2 team members can NOT do the same letter
Challenge 3: The Mystery, Mayhem and Murder Squad Reading Challenge
- at least one book
- can read 2 books from each genre as a team
Mauvelous Overall TrackingTracking by Person
Format: Total Books (CH1-X, CH2-Y, CH3-Z) X,Y,Z are # of books
Barbara �: 25
JoLene: 11
Thilde: 1
Tracking by Challenge
37/37 books read
Book a Day: 19 books
Author Alphabet: 12 books
MM and MS: 6 books
Used 2 Blinkie cupcakes: one for a graphic novel and one for a book with 140 pages.
Tracking last updated: 9/29
Challenge 1: A Book A Day Keeps the Boredom at Bay NOTE: Please check original post for additional information like the spoilers.
Rules:Re-reads allowed. Any format (audio, ebook, graphic novel, book, etc.) acceptable.
1 - Is the first day of the month. Read a book where the main character (MC) has a first experience of sorts. Or is a one word title. Or is the first of a series.
2 � One is good, two is better. Read a romance book or a book that has a partnership.
Subgenres of romance under the spoiler
(view spoiler)
Two can also mean repetition. Read a book about second chances.
3 � Being the third wheel is never funny. Read a book that has a wheel on the cover. Or has a love triangle. You can also read a book about three best friends.
4 � 4th of July is Independence Day. Read a book with a red, white and blue cover, or that is set on the US, or has the US flag on the cover. Or read a book where the main character is fighting for his independence or for some greater good.
5 - High Five. Read a book where a character is a sports fan or has a best buddy. Or read one about a character with a strong need for approval. There are five points on a star. Read a book with a star on the cover or title.
6 - In numerology the number 6 is considered a feminine, nurturing, "mother" number. Read a book where the main female character is a mother or becomes a mother.
In a biblical sense, both man and the serpent were created on the sixth day, therefore, the number six represents both man and rebellion. Read a book were the main character is a man or about a rebellion or resistance to some regimen.
7–Lucky Seven. Read a book where a character is extremely lucky or a book about anything game related (gambling, bets, poker night, drinking game, you get my point). In the Old Testament, 7 is the number of days it took for God to create the world. Read a book with a tight deadline.
8� Magic Eight Ball. Read a Magical Book or a book where a character predicts the future (visions, premonitions, tarot readings, any method counts).
9–Is the name of a film set in a post-apocalyptic future. Read a book set in, or where a character comes from, a post-apocalyptic future
10 � 10th of June is the day of Camoes, Portugal and the Portuguese communities. Read a poetry book or a book that has a writer as the main character. Or read a book where the protagonist is Portuguese or Brazilian or speaks Portuguese. Or read a book where the main character struggles to save a precious item.
11–Its etymological originates from a Germanic compound ainlif meaning "one left". Read a book with only "one left" - it can be the only option left, or the only survivor, or the last of a set of events, the last book left in a series, etc.
12� 12 days of Christmas. Read a book about Christmas, Christmas songs or that has a cumulative title, like Once Bitten, Twice Shy. 12 is also the governmental perfection. Read a book with a character or author named as one of the 12 Apostles, or set in Israel. There are 12 zodiacal signs. Read a book with zodiac or one of the signs on the cover or in the title
13� Black cats, voodoo dolls and Friday the 13th. Read a book about superstitions, bad luck or the occult. Friday the 13th is also known among programmers for causing a computer bug. Read a book about computer viruses, computer hacking or some technological challenge like in Digital Fortress.
14–The 14th amendment defines US citizenship rights, and importantly, gave African Americans the right to citizenship in America. Read a book where a character moves to the US, or is based in 19th century America.
15–The atomic number of phosphorus, which emits a faint glow upon exposure to oxygen � hence its name given from Greek mythology, meaning "light-bearer." Read a book showing the faint glow of light on the cover.
16� Sweet 16. Read a book where a character (doesn’t have to be the MC) reaches 16 or has a sweet 16 party. Or read a Young Adult book.
17–The shortest form of Japanese poetry (known as Haiku) contains exactly 17 syllables. Read something set in Japan. It takes 17 muscles to produce a smile. Read something that puts a smile on your face.
18–Number of holes on a golf course. Read a book about a professional sportsperson, or where a character plays golf, or golf is part of the title or cover of a book
19–The worst worldwide influenza pandemic ended in 1919. Read a book from the medical genre, or a book with a character who is a Doctor or Nurse, or a book where someone dies from the flu.
20�20/20. Read a “number one book�: about a top student, a perfect score, a best seller. You can also read a book where a character has one of the senses highlighted.
21 � Is the legal age for drinking. Read a book where someone has a drinking problem, is an ex-alcoholic or overcome some addiction. 21 can also be Black Jack. Read a book set or where the character goes to Las Vegas, or has a casino or a game of Black Jack or vingt et un is involved.
22–In French, "22" is used as a phrase to warn of the coming of the police (typically "22, v'là les flics!", "22, here come the cops!"). Read a book that is a police procedural, or has a strong police presence.
23�"W" is the 23rd letter of the alphabet. It has two points down and three points up. Half of W is V, which is the Roman numeral for 5. The "W" on your keyboard is right between the 2 and 3. Read a book with a title or series name that begins with "W." Or was written by an author with a first or last name that begins with "W."
24–There are 24 hours in a day. Read a book in one day. Or one that takes place all in one day.
25–British slang for £25 is "Pony." Read a book about a horse or has a picture of one on the cover.
26 � 26th January is the Australia day or the arrival of the First Fleet. Read a book set in Australia or aboard of a ship. You can also read an historical book with action taking place on the 18th century.
27� Is the perfect cube (3 X 3 X 3). Read a book from 3 different trilogies - yes, that means 3 books - Or read a book about a mathematic riddle or code, books like The Da Vinci Code or The Eight are a good example for this one.
28–The number of dominoes in standard domino sets. Read something with a black and white cover.
29–and holding. Read a book where the main character is about to turn 30.
Or you can use listopia: I searched for "turning 30" and got results like
Flavorwire.com's 30 Books Everyone Should Read Before Turning 30
or
The books of my 20s">The books of my 20s
Any book from those lists (or similar) will be eligible for this option.
30–Over the hill or don't trust anyone over 30. Read a book where a character has an abnormal life spam and is older than he/she appears (vampire, fae, warlock, elf, etc).
31 � Is the last day of the month. Read a book about last chances. Or read the final book of a series. You can also read a book about the end of a cycle or a new beginning.
Challenge 2: Author Alphabet Reading ChallengeGoal: Going from A - Z, and using authors� first or last names, read the alphabet. For "X" and "Z" you may use authors with those hard to find letters in their names. Unless, of course, you're a ‘purist.�
Yes, you may use an author twice, once with their first name, and again with their last.
NOTE: Original post has "hard to find" letter spoiler hints
Challenge 3: The Mystery, Mayhem and Murder Squad Reading ChallengeRules: Read books that fall under these twenty-five (25) Mystery sub-genres listed below.
There is sure to be some overlap; you may use different books from the same series in more than one category.
Amateur Sleuth: The amateur sleuth tries to solve the murder of someone close. Either the police have tried and failed, or misread the murder as an accident/suicide. Both the loss and need for a solution is personal. Examples: Miss Marple Series; Murder, She Wrote Series (Jessica Fletcher). (Special Note: Contrast with “Professional Sleuth� below.)
Aristocratic Detective: The aristocratic detective novels are usually - but not exclusively - featuring a member of British gentry and set in Britain’s Golden Age. Examples: Lady Emily Series; Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries; Sebastian St. Cyr Series; Inspector Lynley Series; Her Royal Spyness Mysteries.
Caper: A caper is a comic crime story. Instead of suave and calculating, the caper chronicles the efforts of the lovable bungler or protagonist who either thinks big or ridiculously small. Finally we get to laugh. Examples: The Spellmans Series; Stephanie Plum Series; Melodie Campbell’s The Goddaughter; Carl Hiaasen’s Tourist Season; Donald E. Westlake’s The Fugitive Pigeon and God Save the Mark: A Novel of Crime and Confusion as well as his Dortmunder Series.
Cozy Mystery: A bloodless crime and a victim who won’t be missed. The solution can be determined using emotional (Miss Marple) or logical (Poirot) reasoning. Examples: A great indexed site is which has books wonderfully arranged by theme, author, holidays, professions, hobbies, state, etc.
Culinary Mystery: Chef, baker, wine connoisseur; if it’s ingestible and includes recipes, it’s a culinary mystery. Examples: Check out listopia’s Mysteries in Good Taste.
Double Act: It takes two to solve this mystery. They may be working together at the beginning, or not. Nevertheless, these partners help each other out by the end. Examples: Chet & Bernie Mysteries; Cut & Run Series; Elvis Cole Series (though his partner, Joe Pike, is not listed in the series� title); Rosemary & Thyme Mysteries; Rizzoli & Isles Series; Lincoln Rhyme Series (though his partner, Amelia Sachs, is not listed in the series� title); Tommy & Tuppence.
FBI/CIA/ATF: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF). While the FBI, CIA, and ATF appear in many mysteries, for this sub-genre category we want books where a main character is an employee of one of these government agencies, even if they are not a field agent. Examples: FBI Thriller Series; Quincy & Rainie Series; FBI/US Attorney Series; CIA Spies; Tony Wolf/Tim Buckthorn Series; James Grady’s Six Days of the Condor.
Forensic Specialist: A medical examiner, forensic pathologist, forensic psychologist, forensic anthropologist, forensic entomologist…you get the idea. Examples: Dr. Thorndyke Mysteries; Kay Scarpetta Series; Temperance Brennan Series.
Futuristic: Set in the future, whether in our world or another. Examples: J.D.Robb’s In Death Series or Kristine Kathryn Rusch’s Retrieval Artist Series.
Historical Mystery: Move your mystery into the past, near or far, and you've entered the realm of the historical mystery. Examples: Victor Legris Series; Amelia Peabody Series; Erast Fandorin Mystery Series; Chronicles of Brother Cadfael.
Legal: Although popular, these tales are usually penned by actual lawyers due to the demands of the information presented. Examples: Kindle County Legal Thriller Series; some books by John Grisham; Kermit Roosevelt’s In the Shadow of the Law: A Novel.
Medical: Doctors make effective protagonists since they seem to exist on a plane far above the rest of us. As with the “Legal� sub-genre, these tales are usually penned by actual doctors due to the demands of the information presented. Examples: Prescription for Trouble Series; Dr. Steven Dunbar Series; medical mysteries by Dr. Tess Gerritsen; Dr. Robin Cook’s Coma and his Dr. Marissa Blumenthal Series.
Missing Person Mystery: Someone’s gone missing! However, you can find one of these in most all the other sub-genres. Finding the missing person should be the focus of the storyline. Example: Walter Mosley’s Devil in a Blue Dress.
Noir: While much PI is Noir, Noir also covers stories from the other side of the fence. Noir is a mood: gritty, bleak, and unforgiving. The usual brutality is about as far from Cozy as you can get. Examples: Great classic authors for this sub-genre are Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett; however, listopia has more at Best Noir and Best Noir of the 21st Century, to name just two.
Romantic Suspense: Add a hefty dose of romance to a suspense and produce a romantic suspense novel. Not only does justice prevail, but love conquers all. Examples: Check out listopia’s Best Romantic Suspense and Romantic Suspense Full of Action.
Rooting for the Bad Guy: Not you average heroes, still you find you can’t help yourself in cheering for them. Examples: Dexter Series; Artemis Fowl Series; Dortmunder Series; Gentleman Bastard Series.
Paranormal Mystery: Paranormal books involve unusual experiences that lack a scientific explanation. Some popular subjects in paranormal books are supernatural creatures, ESP, clairvoyance, ghosts, UFOs, telepathy, and psychics. Examples: GhostWalkers Series; Psy-Changeling Series; Charley Davidson Series; The Dresden Files Series.
Police Procedural: The police procedural emphasizes factual police operations. Law enforcement is a team effort where department politics often plays a large role. If you plan to write one of these, you need to spend time with police officers and research the tiny details which will make your story ring true. While the FBI, CIA, or other governmental agencies may make an appearance in these books and stir up the politics, they are not the main foci. Examples: 87th Precinct Series; Harry Bosch Series; Arkady Renko Series.
Private Eye: The PI is as much an American icon as the Western gunslinger. From the hardboiled PIs of the 30s and 40s to the politically correct investigators of today, this sub-genre is known for protagonists with a strong code of honor. They can be found all over the globe. Examples: Kinsey Millhone Series; Matthew Scudder Series; Spenser Series; Harry Stoner Mysteries; No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Series; Jeri Howard Mysteries; V.I. Warshawski Series.
Professional Sleuth: The professional sleuth is an amateur sleuth in a professional setting, preferably a setting which is unique and intriguing. Not only is inside information used, but solving the crime returns order to a cloistered environment. Example: English Garden Mysteries where the professional sleuth is botanist Lawrence Kingston. Or Harlan Coben’s former FBI agent turned sports agent in the Myron Bolitar Series. (Special Note: Contrast with “Amateur Sleuth� above.)
Proprietor Mysteries: Small business owners in mysteries are plentiful. Whether they run bookshops, bed & breakfast inns, coffeehouses, pie shoppes, or beauty shops, etc., they still like to solve a good mystery when it happens in or near their home turf. Examples: Amish Mysteries; Cheese Shop Mysteries; Bed & Breakfast Mysteries; Gray Whale Inn Mysteries; Manor House Mysteries; Bath & Body Mysteries; Tea Shop Mysteries; Coffeehouse Mysteries; Booktown Mysteries.
Sci-Fi: While the Sci-Fi/Sci-Fy category is a broad genre of fiction that often involves speculations based on current or future science or technology, GoodReads explains: (view spoiler) Examples: Robot Series; Takeshi Kovacs Series; China Miéville’s The City and the City.
Scotland Yard: The epitome of the investigator needed to solve a mystery, Britian’s Chief Inspectors working for Scotland Yard are in a class by themselves. Examples: Adam Dalgliesh Series; Gideon Series; Roderick Alleyn Series; and Richard Jury Mysteries Series.
Thriller: Thrillers are characterized by fast pacing, frequent action, and resourceful heroes who must thwart the plans of more-powerful and better-equipped villains. This ride will be a bumpy one! More under spoiler: (view spoiler) In other words, don’t just think “spy,� as James Fenimore Cooper’s The Last of the Mohicans falls into this sub-genre. To quote David Morrell, “As long as you have that breathlessness and sense of excitement, then they're in.� Example: Jack Reacher Series.
Technothriller: Technothrillers are a hybrid genre, drawing subject matter generally from science fiction, thrillers, spy, action, and war. The inner workings of technology and the mechanics of various disciplines (espionage, martial arts, politics) are thoroughly explored, and the plot often turns on the particulars of that exploration. Examples: Jurassic Park Series; Sigma Force Series; Jack Ryan Series; Patrick McLanahan Series; Jeffery Deaver’s The Blue Nowhere.
Tracking Challenge 1: 19(minimum req 12)[CLARIFICATION: Each person can do each sub-option (bullet) once. As a team, we can do each sub-option twice)
Day 1:
� MC has first experience
Barbara: Written in Red - Anne Bishop (m.c. escapes a cage and has many first experiences) 9/16
� One Word Title
� First in a series
JoLene: The Color of Earth by Kim Dong Hwa - 9/27 (USING Blinkie Cupcake for graphic novel)
Day 2:
X Romance Book
JoLene: Emma by Jane Austen - 9/20
Barbara: Scarlet Nights by Jude Deveraux - 9/20
� Book that has a partnership(Police Partnership, Romance Sub-genres etc, 2 authors writing together like Ilona Andrews. Anthologies don't count). (view spoiler)
� Book about second chances
JoLene: Gameboard of the God by Richelle Mead - 9/12
Day 3:
� Wheel on cover
� Love Triangle
� Three best friends
Day 4:
� Red, White & Blue cover
� Set in US
� US Flag on Cover
� Character fighting for independence/greater good
Day 5:
� Character is a sports fan
� MC has best buddy
Barbara: Forced to Kill by Andrew Peterson - 9/4
� Character with a strong need for approval
� Star on cover
� Star on Title
Day 6:
� MC is a mother/becomes a mother
� MC is a man (Ex: Dresden Files)
� Book about rebellion/resistance to some regimen
JoLene: The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier - 9/8
Day 7:
� MC is extremely lucky
� Game related book: Ex � gambling, bets, poker night
� Book with a tight deadline
Day 8:
� Magical Book
Barbara Red Phoenix by Kylie Chan (magic users) 9/26
� Character predicts the future (visions, tarot cards)
Day 9:
� Book set in a post-apocalyptic future
� Character from a post-apocalyptic future
Barbara: Z for Zachariah - Robert O'Brien (post-apocalyptic) 9/9
Day 10:
� Poetry Book
� MC is a writer
� MC is Portugese/Brazilian
� MC spreaks Portugese
� MC struggles to save precious item
Day 11:
� Only option left
� MC Only survivor
� Last of a set of events(Ex: 5th Wave)
� Last book in a series
Day 12:
� Book about Christmas/Christmas songs
� Cumulative title Ex: Once bitten, Twice Shy
� Character/Author named as one of 12 apostles
� Set in Israel
� Book with a zodiac/one of the signs on cover
� Book with a zodiac/one of the signs on title
Day 13:
� Book about Superstitions/Bad Luck/Occult
Barbara: Rebel - Zoe Archer (Native American superstitions) 9/8
� Book about computer virus/hacking/technological
Day 14:
� Book where character moves to US
� Book based in 19th century America
Barbara: The Sisters Brothers - Patrick deWitt 9/28
Day 15:
� Book showing faint glow of light on cover
Day 16:
� Character (not MC) reaches 16
JoLene: The Iron King by Julie Kawaga 9/28
� Book has a sweet 16 party
� YA book
Barbara: Bitter Blood - Rachel Caine (young adult) 9/23
Day 17:
� Book set in Japan
� Book puts a smile on face
Day 18:
� Book about a professional sports person
� Character plays Golf
� Golf is part of the Title
� Golf is part of the Cover
Day 19:
� Book from medical genre
Barabara: The Woman Who Swallowed a Toothbrush: And Other Weird Medical Case Histories - Rob Myers 9/4
� MC is doctor/Nurse
� Book has someone dying from flu
Day 20:
� Book about a top student/perfect score
� Best seller
� MC has one of the senses highlighted
Day 21:
� Character has drinking problem�
Thilde: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald - 9/25 (NOTE: Thilde is on her honeymoon with limited internet. She check in on Post 27. JoLene is "gifting" her a Blinkie since it seems the book she read is too short)
� Character overcomes addiction
� Book set in Vegas/Character goes to Vegas
� Character/Setting is a Casino
� Black Jack or 21 game involved
Day 22:
� Book that is a police procedural
� Book has a strong police presence
Day 23:
� Title/Series name being with "W"
Barbara: When Is A Pig A Hog?: A Guide To Confoundingly Related English Words - Bernice Randall (title starts with W) 9/6
� Author First/Last name begins with W
Day 24:
� Book that was read in one day
� Book that takes place all in one day
Day 25:
� Book about a horse
� Cover has a horse
Day 26:
� Set in Australia
� Set aboard ship
JoLene: Bloody Jack by L. A. Meyer - 9/17
� Historical taking place in 18th century
Day 27:
� Books from three different trilogy
Barbara
1-Out of Breath - Rebecca Donovan (#3 Breathing trilogy) 9/14
2-Hunting Eve - Iris Johansen (#2 New Eve Duncan Trilogy) 9/14
**3-The Perfect Hope - Nora Roberts (book #3 Inn Boonsboro trilogy) 9/21
� Book about a mathematical riddle/code Ex: Da Vinci Code, the Eight
Day 28:
� Black and White Cover
Day 29:
� MC is about to turn 30
� Listopia related to "turning 30"
Day 30:
� Character with an abnormal life span (older than s/he appears)
Day 31:
� Book about last chance
� Final book of a series
Barbara: Master of Darkness - Angela Knight (series conclusion) 9/5
� Book about the end of a cycle
� Book about a new beginning
JoLene wrote: "Tracking Challenge 2:" 12A: JoLene: Sophie's War by Avi - 9/23
B: JoLene: A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess - 9/11
C: Barbara: Spirit Dances - C.E. Murphy DONE 9/29
D: Barbara: Mrs. Pollifax Unveiled - Dorothy Gilman 9/2
E:
F: Barbara: Emissary - Fiona McIntosh 9/11 (or M)
G: Barbara: Unzipped - Lois Greiman 9/2 (or L)
H:
I:
J: JoLene: A Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux 9/29
K: Barbara: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Classical Mythology - Kevin Osborn 9/17
L:
M: Barbara: Faerie Tales - Martin Greenberg 9/19
N:
O:
P:
Q: Barbara: Damn Him to Hell - Jamie Quaid 9/28
R:
S: Barbara: The Crystal Cave - Mary Stewart 9/4
T:
U:
V:
W:
X:
Y: Barbara: Dark Moon - Rebecca York 9/17
Z:
Tracking Challenge 3: 6Amatuer Sleuth
Barabara: Aunt Dimity's Death - Nancy Atherton 9/8
Aristocratic Sleuth
JoLene: Royal Flush by Rhys Bowen - 9/4
Historical Mystery:
JoLene: The Cater Street Hangman by Anne Perry - 9/22
Romantic Suspense
Barbara: Kiss Me, Kill Me - Maggie Shayne 9/13
Cozy Mystery
Barbara: Ink Flamingos - Karen Olson 9/17
Police Procedural
Barbara: 12th of Never - James Patterson 9/26
JoLene's September BooksRead: 11 of 7 (goal)
9/3: Royal Flush by Rhys Bowen: ch2-aristocratic dectective, CH1-1
9/8: The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier: CH1-6
9/11: A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess
9/12: Gameboard of the Gods by Richelle Mead
9/17: Bloody Jack: Being an Account of the Curious Adventures of Mary "Jacky" Faber, Ship's Boy by L.A. Meyer
9/20:Emma by Jane Austen
9/22: The Cater Street Hangman by Anne Perry
9/23:Sophia's War: A Tale of the Revolution by Avi
9/27: The Color of Earth by Kim Dong Hwa
9/28: The Iron King by Julie Kagawa
9/29: A Knight in Shining Armor by Jude Deveraux
I'm thinking that since I will "only" be reading one book for this challenge I'm willing to leave my choice open for now. If you have any suggetions/preferences as to which challenge I help with please let me know :-)
Barbara's September BooksREAD: 28/29
A Book A Day Keeps the Boredom at Bay -- Must be 10+ books (1/3)
✔Day 1 - Is the first day of the month. Read a book where the main character has a first experience of sorts. Or is a one word title. Or is the first of a series.
Written in Red - Anne Bishop (m.c. escapes a cage and has many first experiences) 9/16
✔Day 2 � One is good, two is better. Read a romance book or a book that has a partnership. Two can also mean repetition. Read a book about second chances.
Scarlet Nights - Jude Deveraux (romance) 9/20
✔Day 5 - High Five. Read a book where a character is a sports fan or has a best buddy.
Forced to Kill - Andrew Peterson (hero & best bud) 9/4
✔Day 8� Magic Eight Ball. Read a Magical Book or a book where a character predicts the future (visions, premonitions, tarot readings, any method counts).
Red Phoenix - Kylie Chan (magic users) 9/26
✔Day 9–Is the name of a film set in a post-apocalyptic future. Read a book set in, or where a character comes from, a post-apocalyptic future
Z for Zachariah - Robert O'Brien (post-apocalyptic) 9/9
✔Day 13� Black cats, voodoo dolls and Friday the 13th. Read a book about superstitions, bad luck or the occult.
Rebel - Zoe Archer (Native American superstitions) 9/8
✔Day 14–The 14th amendment defines US citizenship rights, and importantly, gave African Americans the right to citizenship in America. Read a book where a character moves to the US, or is based in 19th century America.
The Sisters Brothers - Patrick deWitt (set in 1851) 9/28
✔Day 15–The atomic number of phosphorus, which emits a faint glow upon exposure to oxygen � hence its name given from Greek mythology, meaning "light-bearer." Read a book showing the faint glow of light on the cover.
Death Magic - Eileen Wilks (light source on cover) 9/30
✔Day 16� Sweet 16. Read a book where a character (doesn’t have to be the MC) reaches 16 or has a sweet 16 party. Or read a Young Adult book.
Bitter Blood - Rachel Caine (young adult) 9/23
✔Day 19–The worst worldwide influenza pandemic ended in 1919. Read a book from the medical genre, or a book with a character who is a Doctor or Nurse, or a book where someone dies from the flu.
The Woman Who Swallowed a Toothbrush: Other Weird Medical Case Histories - Rob Myers 9/4
✔Day 22–In French, "22" is used as a phrase to warn of the coming of the police (typically "22, v'là les flics!", "22, here come the cops!"). Read a book that is a police procedural, or has a strong police presence.
Spirit Dances - C.E. Murphy (both h & h are cops) 9/29
✔Day 23�"W" is the 23rd letter of the alphabet. It has two points down and three points up. Half of W is V, which is the Roman numeral for 5. The "W" on your keyboard is right between the 2 and 3. Read a book with a title or series name that begins with "W." When Is A Pig A Hog?: A Guide To Confoundingly Related English Words - Bernice Randall (title starts with W) 9/6
✔Day 24–There are 24 hours in a day. Read a book in one day. Or one that takes place all in one day.
Sizzle - Julie Garwood (read in one day) 9/29
✔Day 27 - Is the perfect cube (3 X 3 X 3). Read a book from 3 different trilogies
1-Out of Breath - Rebecca Donovan (#3 Breathing trilogy) 9/14
2-Hunting Eve - Iris Johansen (#2 New Eve Duncan Trilogy) 9/14
3-The Perfect Hope - Nora Roberts (book #3 Inn Boonsboro trilogy) 9/21
✔Day 31 � Is the last day of the month. Read a book about last chances. Or read the final book of a series. You can also read a book about the end of a cycle or a new beginning.
Master of Darkness - Angela Knight (series conclusion) 9/5
Author Alphabet Reading Challenge 7/10
D = Mrs. Pollifax Unveiled - Dorothy Gilman (or G)
F = Emissary - Fiona McIntosh 9/11 (or M)
G = Unzipped - Lois Greiman 9/2 (or L)
M = Faerie Tales - Martin Greenberg 9/19 (or G)
O = The Complete Idiot's Guide to Classical Mythology - Kevin Osborn 9/17 (or K)
Q = Damn Him to Hell - Jamie Quaid 9/28 (or J)
S = The Crystal Cave - Mary Stewart 9/4 (or M)
Y = Dark Moon - Rebecca York 9/17 (or R)
The Mystery, Mayhem and Murder Squad Reading Challenge 4/4
�1. {Amateur Sleuth} Aunt Dimity's Death - Nancy Atherton 9/8
�2. {Romantic Suspense} Kiss Me, Kill Me - Maggie Shayne 9/13
�3. {Police Procedural} 12th of Never - James Patterson 9/26
�4. {Cozy Mystery} Ink Flamingos - Karen Olson 9/17
I normally read around 30 books a month but this month I have to read some non-fiction and a few biggies so it might be close. Therefore the quantities might change around some as I try to fit every book into one of the three challenges.
@Barbara,No problem -- I am going to read the correct distribution so if need be, everyone can drop and I can do it alone to get the 9 points (they raised it from 4 to 9 --- so now it's definitely worth getting the points); People can drop out up to the 20th (I will validate)
Non-fiction definitely slows me down -- now I try to do in audio.
@Thilde,
I think reading from Challenge 1 is the best option since we have a set number of books we need from that one.
Mod
JoLene wrote: "@Barbara,No problem -- I am going to read the correct distribution so if need be, everyone can drop and I can do it alone to get the 9 points (they raised it from 4 to 9 --- so now it's definitely..."
I have no problems with the challenges as I'm already doing all three. I just meant that the number of books per challenge (for me only) might change not the challenges themselves.
So far I've covered Day 5, 19, 23, 31 and the following letters for the Author Alphabet.G = Unzipped - Lois Greiman 9/2 (or L)
S = The Crystal Cave - Mary Stewart 9/4 (or M)
Way to go Barbara -- I've read one book :-)
I've completed the following:A Book A Day Keeps the Boredom at Bay
Days Completed: 5,9,13,19,23,31
Author Alphabet Reading Challenge
F = Emissary - Fiona McIntosh 9/11 (or M)
G = Unzipped - Lois Greiman 9/2 (or L)
S = The Crystal Cave - Mary Stewart 9/4 (or M)
The Mystery, Mayhem and Murder Squad Reading Challenge
1. {Amateur Sleuth} Aunt Dimity's Death - Nancy Atherton 9/8
Rule clarification: We can actually do each sub-option for any given day up to 2 times. Each person can only do a sub-option once.
I will mark the sub-bullet with X once we've done two of it :-D
Example:
Day 1:
� MC has first experience
JoLene: Royal Flush by Rhys Bowen (first plane ride)
X - One Word Title
Barbara: Unzipped by Lois Greiman
JoLene: Emma by Jane Austen
X - First in a series
JoLene: Gameboard of the God by Richelle Mead - 9/12
ETO: Delirium by Lauren Oliver
I read another one that works for The Mystery, Mayhem and Murder Squad Reading Challenge
�2. {Romantic Suspense} Kiss Me, Kill Me - Maggie Shayne 9/13
Hey guys :-)I'm back (at least for now). My honeymoon is in 6 days but I will be bringing a book.
I'm currently trying to figure out which book I have, that can fit into challenge 1. Are there any rules as to the length of the book?
I am still open to my choice.
Same rules 160 pages. If you want a book that is less, you can use a blinkie cupcake. So met important to read a book you can finish :-)Hope everything went smoothly.
I revamped my original post so it's easier to read. Also added 3 more books I've read.A Book A Day Keeps the Boredom at Bay
✔Day 1 - Is the first day of the month. Read a book where the main character has a first experience of sorts. Or is a one word title. Or is the first of a series.
Written in Red - Anne Bishop (m.c. escapes a cage and has many first experiences) 9/16
✔Day 27 - Is the perfect cube (3 X 3 X 3). Read a book from 3 different trilogies
1-Out of Breath - Rebecca Donovan (#3 Breathing trilogy) 9/14
2-Hunting Eve - Iris Johansen (#2 New Eve Duncan Trilogy) 9/14
3-
This will be a brief update from New Zealand. Just finished "The Great Gatsby" (140 p).
I was thinking it fit into challenge 1, day 4 (set in the US).
I'm on my iPad so I can't do much updating right now.
Good luck with the October challenge!!!!
I've added the following finished books to post 12:A Book A Day Keeps the Boredom at Bay
✔Day 2 � One is good, two is better. Read a romance book or a book that has a partnership. Two can also mean repetition. Read a book about second chances.
Scarlet Nights - Jude Deveraux (romance) 9/20
✔Day 8� Magic Eight Ball. Read a Magical Book or a book where a character predicts the future (visions, premonitions, tarot readings, any method counts).
Red Phoenix - Kylie Chan (magic users) 9/26
✔Day 16� Sweet 16. Read a book where a character (doesn’t have to be the MC) reaches 16 or has a sweet 16 party. Or read a Young Adult book.
Bitter Blood - Rachel Caine (young adult) 9/23
✔Day 27 - Is the perfect cube (3 X 3 X 3). Read a book from 3 different trilogies
1-Out of Breath - Rebecca Donovan (#3 Breathing trilogy) 9/14
2-Hunting Eve - Iris Johansen (#2 New Eve Duncan Trilogy) 9/14
**3-The Perfect Hope - Nora Roberts (book #3 Inn Boonsboro trilogy) 9/21
Author Alphabet Reading Challenge 7/10
D = Mrs. Pollifax Unveiled - Dorothy Gilman (or G)
M = Faerie Tales - Martin Greenberg 9/19 (or G)
O = The Complete Idiot's Guide to Classical Mythology - Kevin Osborn 9/17 (or K)
Y = Dark Moon - Rebecca York 9/17 (or R)
The Mystery, Mayhem and Murder Squad Reading Challenge 4/4
�3. {Police Procedural} 12th of Never - James Patterson 9/26
�4. {Cozy Mystery} Ink Flamingos - Karen Olson 9/17
I need another 6 books to finish my goal. Unfortunately, I don't think that's possible in the next three days but I will give it the old college try.
I've read over my goal so I think we are good....I'll update tonight
Ok, with Thilde's one and I have finished 9 and hope to finish 3 more by Monday. I think we will be at 33.We need 37, Barbara if you finish another 1 or two we can use cupcakes to make up the difference. We have lots of blinkies and that let's us pull books from pervious month of this challenge or to use books that are too short or otherwise unacceptable --- I'm using a blinkie because I've read a graphic novel.
I just finished one and am starting another one right now. I think I can finish 4 or 5 by Monday night but definitely not 6.
Ok, I think we re good with you finishing 4.
I finished these two on Saturday and will fit them in somewhere tomorrow.Damn Him to Hell - Jamie Quaid 9/28
The Sisters Brothers - Patrick deWitt 9/28
Today I'll power through these two
Spirit Dances - C.E. Murphy (I read half yesterday) DONE 9/29
Sizzle - Julie Garwood DONE 9/29
And hopefully I'll start on this one Sunday night and finish on Monday
White Heat - Cherry Adair
And on Monday I'll read this one
Death Magic - Eileen Wilks
So hey I might hit 6 after all. Here's hoping...
Actually -- I just finished one, so I think with the 3 you've done, we are good :-D
@Barbara, I put Damn him to Hell and Spirit Dances under the A-Z author challenge and The Sisters Brothers under day 14: set in US in 1800's.Whew --- great job!!
JoLene wrote: "@Barbara, I put Damn him to Hell and Spirit Dances under the A-Z author challenge and The Sisters Brothers under day 14: set in US in 1800's.Whew --- great job!!"
works for me.
just finished Sizzle
I decided not to read White Heat and skipped right to Death Magic which I will finish tonight.
No problem, but can you update post 12 -- since that is the one with the book links in it. I need to indicate that we are are not and am using our tracking threads which have the book links. :-D
Congrats guys for finishing up the challenge!
JoLene wrote: "No problem, but can you update post 12 -- since that is the one with the book links in it. I need to indicate that we are are not and am using our tracking threads which have the book links. :-D"
sure. doing it now.
Post #12 updated through the book I'll finish tonight.I added day 22 and 24 and 14 (which you already marked). I also added author Q which you already have as well.
Awesome --- we got our points so all is good
Took until the last darn minute but finally finished Death Magic.
JoLene and Barbara, you all did an awesome job!
NBRC: Tower Teams Read 2013, Round II
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Official Rules Post
September BAP Challenge: (Revision V)
Goal: Total number of your “Team within a Team� participants will need to read a percent of their total goal to earn Book Advantage Points (BAPs). The breakdown is as follows:
9.9% = 9 BAP
8.33 to 9.8% = 7 BAP
7 to 8.2 = 5 BAP
(NOTE -- they have raised the points)
High Level Summary
In September, we are back to doing a mod challenge. As with the other challenges, this is purely voluntary. In fact this time, the team goal will be determined based on the individual participants (vs having to read X number of books, so having more people is better).
We can earn a maximum of 9 book advantage points (which translates into 9 books added to our tracker). We get the maximum points when we read as a team, 9.9% of the yearly goal of each participant -- I will give an example further below.
The books that we read will come from existing challenges in the NBRC group; one is determined and 2 we get to choose as a team.
* 1/3 of the books must come from the A Book A Day Keeps the Boredom at Bay; team members can do the same day on this challenge
* At least one book must come from an A - Z Challenge (that is not a Spell It Out): Examples include
Author Alphabet Reading Challenge
Hero Alphabet Reading Challenge
Heroine Alphabet Reading Challenge
Pet Names Alphabet Reading Challenge A-Z
Title Challenge: Read the Alphabet
Setting Alphabet Reading Challenge
Villains Alphabet Reading Challenge
* At least one book must come from another NBRC challenge (seasonal, monthly, yearly --- it is our choice :-D)
We do NOT need to complete any of these challenges to get the points --- we just need to read the number of books determined by our goals that will fit into one of the 3 challenges.