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World Cup 2014 Reading Challenge
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GROUP A
Brazil
Croatia
Mexico
CameroonGROUP B
Spain
Netherlands
Chile
AustraliaGROUP C
Colombia
Greece
Ivory Coast
JapanGROUP D
Uruguay
Costa Rica
England
ItalyGROUP E
Switzerland
Ecuador
France
HondurasGROUP F
Argentina
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Iran
NigeriaGROUP G
Germany
Portugal
Ghana
United StatesGROUP H
Belgium
Algeria
Russia
South Korea
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CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
Group Stage Winners
GROUP A
1.
Brazil2.
MexicoGROUP B
1.
Netherlands2.
ChileGROUP C
1.
Colombia2.
GreeceGROUP D
1.
Costa Rica2.
UruguayGROUP E
1.
France SwitzerlandGROUP F
1.
Argentina2.
NigeriaGROUP G
1.
Germany2.
United StatesGROUP H
1.
Belgium2.
AlgeriaQuarter Finals Participants:
BrazilColombiaNetherlands Costa Rica France Germany Argentina BelgiumSemi-Finals:
GermanyBrazil ArgentinaNetherlandsFinal:
Germany ArgentinaWinner:
Germany
~World Cup 2014 Reading Challenge~ Duration: You set the pace
Level of Play: Hat Trick
STEP 1: BUILD YOUR TEAM - Option 3
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STEP 2: PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP - Option 2
GROUP STAGE:
-> GROUP A
-> GROUP B
-> GROUP C
-> GROUP D
-> GROUP E
-> GROUP F
-> GROUP G
-> GROUP H
I'm in, just because I love the World Cup...Level of Play: Hat Trick
STEP 1: Build Your Team - Option 3 COMPLETED 31.07.14
A - The Comfort of Men by Dennis Altman - Read 25.06.14 β β β�
U - U Is For Undertow by Sue Grafton - 21.06.14 β β β β
S - Stoner by John Williams - Read 22.06.14 β β β β
T - Time Of Hope: Australia, 1966-72 by Donald Horne - read 4.07.14 β β β β
R - The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce - read 24.06.14 β β β�
A - The Zookeeper's Wife by Diane Ackerman - read 29.07.14 β β β�
L - Lady Killer by Ed McBain - Read 29.06.14 β β β�
I - Innocent Blood by P.D. James - Read 23.0714 β β β�
A - Red Moon by Rachel Anderson - 31.07.14 β β β�
STEP 2: Play Championship - Option 2 = COMPLETED 22.12.14
Group Stage
β� Group A (1) Brazil: Eucalyptus by Murray Bail
β� Group A (2) Mexico: The Moon And The Bonfire
β� Group B (1) Netherlands: The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman
β� Group B (2) Chile: The Censor's Library: Uncovering the Lost History of Australia's Banned Books by Nicole Moore
β� Group C (1) Colombia: Driving over Lemons: An Optimist in Andalucia by Chris Stewart
β� Group C (2) Greece: The Law Is an Ass by Gyles Brandreth
β� Group D (1) Costa Rica: The Dinosaur Hunters by Deborah Cadbury
β� Group D (2) Uruguay: Haunted London by Peter Underwood - Read 14.11.14
β� Group E (1) France: Days of Wine and Rage by Frank Moorhouse - Read 08.07.14
β� Group E (2) Switzerland: The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon - Read 13.07.14
β� Group F (1) Argentina: The Swimming-Pool Library by Alan Hollinghurst - Read 31.07.14
β� Group F (2) Nigeria: The Neverending Story by Michael Ende - Read 25.08.14
β� Group G (1) Germany: The Silkworm by Robert Galbraith
β� Group G (2) United States: The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco - Read 22.12.14
β� Group H (1) Belgium: Belle by Leslie Pearse - Read 21.08.14
β� Group H (2) Algeria: Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden - Read 7.08.14
Quarter Finals
βB°ω²Ή³ϊΎ±±τ: Young Adolf by Beryl Bainbridge - Read 23.08.14
βC΄Η±τ΄Η³Ύ²ϊΎ±²Ή: Cop Town by Karin Slaughter - Read 27.09.14
βN±π³Ω³σ±π°ω±τ²Ή²Τ»ε²υ: J.F. Was Here by Nigel Krauth - Read 29.08.14
βCosta Rica: Cleopatra's Daughter by Michelle Moran - Read 3.09.14
βF°ω²Ή²Τ³¦±π: The Last Nightingale by Anthony Flacco - Read 16.0814
βG±π°ω³Ύ²Ή²Τ²β: F Is For Fugitive by Sue Grafton - 30.08.14
βA°ω²΅±π²Τ³ΩΎ±²Τ²Ή: Infidel: My Life by Ayaan Hirsi Ali - Read 9Aug14
βB±π±τ²΅Ύ±³ά³Ύ: The Beautiful Room Is Empty by Edmund White - Read 2.09.14
Semi-Final
βG±π°ω³Ύ²Ή²Τ²β: March: A Love Story In A Time Of War by Geraldine Brooks - 4.09.14
βB°ω²Ή³ϊΎ±±τ: Beyond Black by Hilary Mantel - 15.09.14
βA°ω²΅±π²Τ³ΩΎ±²Τ²Ή: The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton - Read 22.08.14
βN±π³Ω³σ±π°ω±τ²Ή²Τ»ε²υ: The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith - Read 8.11.14
Final
βG±π°ω³Ύ²Ή²Τ²β: The Gingerbread House by Carin Gerhardsen - read 6.09.14
βA°ω²΅±π²Τ³ΩΎ±²Τ²Ή: Murder on the Leviathan by Boris Akunin - 23.09.14
WINNER
βG±π°ω³Ύ²Ή²Τ²β: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald - 8.09.14
NancyHelen wrote: "I'm in, just because I love the World Cup..."
England is in the same group as Italy... ouch! Good Luck!
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I prefer handball, but I should probably show my support β�
Duration: Until done β�
Level: Hat Trick
Step 1 - Option 3
C - Cold Days by Jim Butcher - 14.06.14 - β β β β
R - Roux, Abigail & Urban, Madeleine Divide & Conquer - 21.06.14 - β β β β
O - Olivia Cunning Backstage Pass - 21.07.14 - β β β�
A - A.J. Thomas Holding Out for a Fairy Tale 13.06.14 - β β β�
T - Thomas, A.J. Sex & Sourdough - 23.06.14 - β β β β
I - It Happened One Wedding by Julie James - 01.07.14 - β β β β
A - Austen, Jane Persuasion 17.06.14 - β β β β
Step 2 - Option 2
GROUP STAGE
Group A
1. Brazil - The Lady Most Willing by Julia Quinn & Eloisa James & Connie Brockway - 29.06.14 - β β β β
2. Mexico - Malleus maleficarum by Marija JuriΔ Zagorka - 25.06.14 - β β β β β�
Group B
1. Netherlands - Angels' Blood by Nalini Singh - 29.07.14 - β β β β
2. Chile - A Case of Possession by K.J. Charles - 04.07.14 - β β β�
Group C
1. Columbia - 911 by Chris Owen - 24.07.14 - β β β�
2. Greece - A Minor Inconvenience by Sarah Granger - 08.07.14 - β β β�
Group D
1. Costa Rica - A Reason To Believe by Diana Copland - 30.07.14 - β β β β
2. Uruguay - Fish & Chips by Madeleine Urban & Abigail Roux - 04.10.14 - β β β β
Group E
1. France - Sinner's Gin by Rhys Ford - 27.06.14 - β β β β
2. Switzerland - No Fear by S.J. Frost - 05.07.14 - β β β�
Group F
1. Argentina - Hostile Ground by L.A. Witt & Aleksandr Voinov - 30.06.14 - β β β�
2. Nigeria - Archangel's Kiss by Nalini Singh - 14.08.14 - β β β β
Group G
1. Germany - Gentle Warrior by Julie Garwood - 05.08.14 - β β β�
2. United States - Caught Running by Madeleine Urban & Abigail Roux - 22.02.15 - β β β β
Group H
1. Belgium - Cop Out by K.C. Burn - 12.07.14 - β β β β
2. Algeria - Game by Anders de la Motte - 16.07.14 - β β β�
Quarter Finals
1. Brazil - Cover Up by K.C. Burn - 14.07.14 - β β β β
2. Columbia - Hell & High Water by Charlie Cochet - 10.08.14 - β β β β
3. Netherlands - Archangel's Consort by Nalini Singh - 29.08.14 - β β β β
4. Costa Rica - Blood & Thunder by Charlie Cochet - 16.08.14 - β β β β
5. France - Whiskey and Wry by Rhys Ford - 10.07.14 - β β β β
6. Germany - Love Comes Home by Andrew Grey - 26.08.14 - β β β�
7. Argentina - A Sinner Born by Avril Ashton - 22.08.14 - β β β�
8. Belgium - Cast Off by K.C. Burn - 15.07.14 - β β β β
Semi-finals
1. Germany - The Silkworm by Robert Galbraith - 23.09.14 - β β β β
2. Brazil - Written in Red by Anne Bishop - 06.09.14 - β β β β β�
3. Argentina - No Such Thing by A.M. Arthur - 23.08.14 - β β β β
4. Netherlands - Archangel's Blade by Nalini Singh - 07.10.14 - β β β β
Final
1. Germany - Cranford by Elizabeth Gaskell - 27.09.14 - β β β β
2. Argentina - Maybe This Time by A.M. Arthur - 24.07.14 - β β β β
Winner
1. Germany - The Crossing Places by Elly Griffiths - 17.11.14 - β β β β
Are you gong to watch the game tomorrow βΆΔ°Υ±π²ΉβΆΔ? The time zone difference is a bit unfair for us Europeans.
Sonia wrote: "Are you gong to watch the game tomorrow βΆΔ°Υ±π²ΉβΆΔ? The time zone difference is a bit unfair for us Europeans."Wasn't planning to. β� But it's going to be hard to miss it. All major squares have giant TV screens, all bars have TVs outside (and there is one in my building right under my windows) and my brother is in the next room. We are already banned from living room when games are on. :P
Is the kick-off, and against Brazil. Every TV set will be on.I'll be still at work during the Germany - Portugal and the USA - Portugal will be at 11 PM on a sunday... NOT FAIR!!!!
I know it's kick-off. ;) I've been listening about it for months :PFor first half-time I'm still on the way home from work. (It wouldn't surprise me if we get live feed in the bus :P) If there is anything we get seriously here, it's football
I don't know the first thing about soccer except that the teams are vicious but I'm always up for a oool challenge so I'm in and going for a hat trick.READ: 42/42
Step 1: BUILD YOUR TEAM - Option 2
Option 2 - Formation 5-3-2
β�5 Blue:
1. Last Breath - Mariah Stewart 6/16
2. Back to You - Robin Kaye 7/13
3. Loved By a Warrior - Donna Fletcher 7/26
4. Darkest Highlander - Donna Grant 8/20
5. Come Fly With Me - Addison Fox 9/19
β�3 Yellow:
1. The Darkest Craving - Gena Showalter 6/27
2. A Taint In The Blood - Dana Stabenow 8/10
3. Wanna Get Lucky? - Deborah Coonts 9/17
β�2 Red:
1. Running Scared - Shannon Butcher 9/28
2. Daddy's Girl - Lisa Scottoline 10/16
β�1 Grey:
1. Midnight Come Again - Dana Stabenow 6/19
Step 2: PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP
Option 2 - Follow the Championship
GROUP STAGE: Read the two winners of each group
βGROUP A
(1) Brazil - The Darkest Craving - Gena Showalter (yellow cover) 6/27
(2) Mexico - Angel Fire - L.A. Weatherly (set in Mexico) 6/13
βGROUP B
(1) Netherlands - Tongue In Chic - Christina Dodd (blue cover) 7/12
(2) Chili - Chill - Stephanie Rowe (title "C") 7/9
βGROUP C
(1) Colombia - Magic Rises - Ilona Andrews (yellow cover) 6/23
(2) Greece - The Girl Most Likely To... - Susan Donovan (title "G") 6/14
βGROUP D
(1) Costa Rica - Children of the Storm - Elizabeth Peters (title "C") 7/3
(2) Uruguay - Untamed Highlander - Donna Grant (title "U") 6/18
βGROUP E
(1) France - Black Arts - Faith Hunter (title "F")6/19
(2) Switzerland - The Sum of All Kisses - Julia Quinn (title "S") 6/29
βGROUP F
(1) Argentina - Bound to a Warrior - Donna Fletcher (cover powder blue) 6/30
(2) Nigeria - The Crafty Teddy - John Lamb (cover green) 6/15
βGROUP G
(1) Germany - One More Bite - Jennifer Rardin (black cover) 6/29
(2) United States - Ecstasy in Darkness - Gena Showalter (set in Illinois, US) 6/12
βGROUP H
(1) Belgium - The Blue Sword - Robin McKinley (title "B") 6/25
(2) Algeria - Ashfall - Mike Mullen (title "A") 6/21
QUARTER FINALS: Read all eight teams participating
β�1. Brazil - Between, Georgia - Joshilyn Jackson (title "B") 7/5
β�2. Colombia - The Clockwork Teddy - John Lamb (title "C") 7/7
β�3. Netherlands - Night Falls on the Wicked - Sharie Kohler (title 'N") 7/13
β�4. Costa Rica - Caring Is Creepy - David Zimmerman (title "C") 7/10
β�5. France - The Seductive Impostor - Janet Chapman (blue cover) 7/20
β�6. Germany - A Grave Denied - Dana Stabenow (title "G") 7/2
β�7. Argentina - Always On My Mind - Jill Shalvis (white cover) 7/5
β�8. Belgium - The Broken Hearts Club - Ethan Black (title "B") 7/8
SEMI-FINALS: read all four teams participating
β�1. Germany - I, Alex Cross - James Patterson (black cover) 7/8
β�2. Brazil - Bite Marks - Jennifer Rardin (title "B") 7/16
β�3. Argentina - Are You Scared Yet? - Hunter Morgan (title "A") 8/19
β�4. Netherlands - Nowhere Near Respectable - Mary Jo Putney (title "N") 7/31
FINAL: read the two finalist teams
β�1. Germany - Blood Born - Linda Howard (red cover) 7/27
β�2. Argentina - And One Last Thing ... - Molly Harper (title "A") 8/27
WORLD CUP WINNER: Read the Winner of the Championship
β�1. Germany - Cross Fire - James Patterson (cover black, red and yellow) 8/5
CHALLENGE COMPLETE
βΆΔ°Υ±π²ΉβΆΔ wrote: " If there is anything we get seriously here, it's football "know the feeling.
:)
The buses here are displaying "Go Portugal" for a month now.
Barbara β� wrote: "I don't know the first thing about soccer except that the teams are vicious but I'm always up for a oool challenge so I'm in and going for a hat trick.Duration: June 10, 2014 - ?
READ: 0/42
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The teams are vicious? You should see the fans. The only thing I know is that if Argentina wins the world cup hosted by Brazil, there will be blood on the streets.
Even "friendly" games between the two never end without at least 2 or 3 being expelled - sometimes even the trainers are.
Ohhhh were are my manners.. welcome to the challenge βΆΔ°Υ±π²ΉβΆΔ and Barbara β�!
Sonia wrote: "The buses here are displaying "Go Portugal" for a month now."I didn't see that here (but wasn't really looking. Usually there is book in hand :P). But all the buses, trams and most of the cars have little flags and stickers on them. Those red&white squares are hard to miss. :P
I need to get myself a T-shirt for tomorrow. Don't want to stand out. β�
Sonia wrote: "The teams are vicious? You should see the fans."Oh, so true!
βΆΔ°Υ±π²ΉβΆΔ wrote: "Sonia wrote: "The buses here are displaying "Go Portugal" for a month now."I didn't see that here (but wasn't really looking. Usually there is book in hand :P). But all the buses, trams and most ..."
True. I already have a red shirt on hand
Sonia wrote: "NancyHelen wrote: "I'm in, just because I love the World Cup..."
England is in the same group as Italy... ouch! Good Luck!"
I know! But it can't be as bad as my poor home country, Australia, who are in a group with the Netherlands and Spain. We can but hope...
I am inStep one
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"NancyHelen wrote: I know! But it can't be as bad as my poor home country,..."My son and I went out and bought shirts a couple days ago. We didn't bother with USA shirts. He bought Germany and I got Argentina. We already have the DVR set for games we won't be home for. Been looking forward to this for months!
Question for Sonia: Does step 1 have to be complete before starting on step 2?
Diane L (Evana) wrote: "Does step 1 have to be complete before starting on step 2? "No. The order doesn't matter. However if you are choosing the option "follow the championship" you have a few weeks before knowing which teams to read.
I get to watch the World Cup and can combine it with my favourite pastime. I'm in! I hope we will see some beautiful matches and sportsmanship. Duration: 12 June 2014 - 27 December 2014 - Completed
Level: Hat Trick
Progress total: 36/36
Step 1 - Build Your Team - Option 3
5/5
S Scarlet - Marissa Meyerβ� 30/06 β β β�
P Page Morgan - The Beautiful and the Cursed β� 22/06 β β
A Agatha H and the Airship City - Phil Foglio and Kaja Foglio β� 18/06 β β β β
I Larissa Ione - Sin Undone β� 15/08 β β β�
N Night Falls Darkly - Kim Lenox β� 29/07 β β
Step 2 - Play Championship - Option 2
16/16
ΣΛ� Group Stage ΣΛ�
Group A
1. Brazil: Jenn Bennett - Bitter Spirits β� 30/08 β β β�
2. Mexico: Meljean Brooks - The Iron Duke 22/09 β β β�
Group B
1. Netherlands: The Miniaturist by Jessie Burton β� 31/10 β β (set in the Netherlands)
2. Chile : Carolyn Crane - Mind Games β� 28/07 β β β�
Group C
1. Colombia: Charlaine Harris - Grave Sight β� 09/08 β β β�
2. Greece: Clay Griffith and Susan Griffith - The Greyfriar β� 25/07 β β β�
Group D
1. Costa Rica: Carolyn Crane - Double Cross β� 13/08 β β β�
2. Uruguay: C.S. Harris - When Gods Die (flag: white, blue, yellow) β� 29/09 β β β�
Group E
1. France: Phil & Kaja Foglio - Agatha H and the Clockwork Princess β� 03/07 β β β β
2. Switzerland: Shelley Adina - Her Own Devices β� 02/08 β β β�
Group F
1. Argentina: Kelley Armstrong - Omens β� 08/08 β β
2. Nigeria: Chloe Neill - Some Girls Bite β� 26/08 β β β�
Group G
1. Germany: Terri Garey - Dead Girls Are Easy β� 01/09 β β β�
2. USA: Thea Harrison - Dragon Bound β� 25/07 β β (set in New York City)
Group H
1. Belgium: Philippa Ballantine - Geist β� 08/07 β β
2. Algeria: Ilona Andrews - On the Edge β� 17/07 β β β�
ΣΛ� Quarter Finals Participants ΣΛ�
8/8
1. Brazil: James Bowen - A Street Cat Named Bob: How One Man and His Cat Found Hope on the Streets β� 06/08 β β β β
2. Colombia: Charlaine Harris - Grave Surprise β� 11/08 β β β�
3. Netherlands: The Rosie Project by Greame Simsion β� 12/12 β β β� (flag: red, white, blue)
4. Costa Rica: Charlaine Harris - An Ice Cold Grave β� 14/08 β β β β
5. France: Laura Frantz - The Colonel's Lady β� 09/11 β β β�
6. Germany: Elly Griffiths - The Crossing Places β� 18/11 β β
7. Argentina: Ilona Andrews - Magic Breaks β� 01/08 β β β β
8. Belgium: Brenna Yovanoff - Paper Valentine β� 05/08 β�
ΣΛ� Semi-finals ΣΛ�
4/4
1. Germany: Kerstin Gier - Ruby Red β� 05/12 β β β�
2. Brazil: Bayou Moon by Ilona Andrews β� 24/11 β β β β (flag: green, yellow and blue)
3. Argentina: Jennifer Ashley - The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie β� 04/08 β β β β
4. Netherlands: The Gods of Gotham by Lyndsay Faye β� 21/12 β β (flag: red, white, blue)
ΣΛ� Final ΣΛ�
2/2
1. Germany: Gordon Andrews - Curran POV Collection β� 02/12 β β β β
2. Argentina: Jennifer Ashley - Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage β� 12/08 β β
ΣΛ� Winner ΣΛ�
1/1
Germany: Blindsighted by Karin Slaughter β� 19/11 β β β β (colours on the cover/German flag: black, red, yellow)
WORLD CUP 2014Duration: Open
Step 1 - Build the Team
Option 1 - Dream Team
11/11
1. Keeper - Buffon, Italy - I Am Potential: Eight Lessons on Living, Loving, and Reaching Your Dreams by Patrick Henry Hughes, 5 Aug
2. Defender - Puyol, Spain - Vivien Shotwell wrote Vienna Nocturne, 13 Jun
3. Defender - Alves, Brazil - Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy, 22 Jun
4. Defender - Marquez, Mexico - Mary Ellen Edmunds wrote You Can Never Get Enough of What You Don't Need: The Quest for Contentment, 12 Jun
5. Midfielder - Ronaldo, Portugal - R.A. Salvatore wrote Exile, 6 Jul
6. Midfielder - Sneijder, Netherlands - Maria V. Snyder wrote Fire Study, 7 Aug
7. Midfielder - Ozil, Germany - On the Jellicoe Road by Melina Marchetta, 9 Jul
8. Midfielder - Ribery, France - Frozen Solid by James M. Tabor, 4 Jul
9. Midfielder - Toure, Ivory Coast - Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power by Jon Meacham, 1 Jul
10. Forward - Messi, Argentina - Debbie Macomber wrote Lonesome Cowboy, 24 Jun
11. Forward - Mandzukic, Croatia - Debbie Macomber wrote Texas Two-Step, 15 Jul
Step 2 - Play Championship
Option 2 - Follow the Championship
Knockout Round
31/31
Group A
Brazil - Bryan Bender wrote You Are Not Forgotten: The Story of a Lost World War II Pilot and a Twenty-First-Century Soldier's Mission to Bring Him Home, 3 Jul
Mexico - Jojo Moyes wrote Me Before You, 5 Jul
Group B
Netherlands - Naomi Novik wrote Empire of Ivory, 4 Aug
Chile - Connie Willis wrote Doomsday Book, 26 Jun
Group C
Colombia - Edie Claire wrote Never Buried, 29 Jun
Greece - Gwen Florio wrote Dakota, 26 Jul
Group D
Costa Rica - C.S. Lewis wrote The Last Battle, 30 Aug
Uruguay - Luis Alberto Urrea wrote The Devil's Highway: A True Story, 28 Jun
Group E
France - Thomas Wynn and Frederick L. Coolidge wrote How to Think Like a Neandertal, 31 Aug
Switzerland - Susanna Kearsley wrote The Firebird, 10 Jul
Group F
Argentina - Diana Abu-Jaber wrote Origin, 11 Jul
Nigeria - Naomi Novik wrote Black Powder War, 19 Jul
Group G
Germany - Neil Gaiman wrote Neverwhere, 16 Jun
USA - Ursula K. Le Guin wrote Changing Planes, 14 Aug
Group H
Belgium - Jefferson Bass wrote The Bone Thief, 26 Aug
Algeria - Andrew Lane wrote Rebel Fire, 13 Jul
Quarter Finals Participants:
Brazil - David R Bertsch wrote Death Canyon: A Jake Trent Novel, 30 Sep
Colombia - Beverly Campbell wrote Eve and the Choice Made in Eden, 23 Jun
Netherlands - Naomi Novik wrote Victory of Eagles, 8 Aug
Costa Rica - C.S. Harris wrote What Angels Fear, 20 Jun
France - Earlene Fowler wrote Kansas Troubles, 7 Sep
Germany - David Gibbins wrote Pharaoh, 5 Sep
Argentina - Amy Gail Hansen wrote The Butterfly Sister, 20 Aug
Belgium - Bart D. Ehrman wrote Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why, 26 Oct
Semi-Finals:
Germany - Geraldine Brooks wrote People of the Book, 8 Sep
Brazil - Bonnie Schermer wrote Rebecca of Providence, Rhode Island: 1605?1683, 28 Oct
Argentina - Kate Atkinson wrote Case Histories, 22 Jul
Netherlands - Jean Naggar wrote Sipping from the Nile: My Exodus From Egypt, 23 Sep
Final:
Germany - Kenneth Grahame wrote The Wind in the Willows, 16 Nov 14
Argentina - Agatha Christie wrote One, Two, Buckle My Shoe, 1 Oct
Winner:
Germany - G. D. Hines wrote Gather at the River, 17 Nov 14
I'm so used to the Brazilian accent that I almost forget how many Brazilians we have around here. Today they are easy to spot, just look for the yellow and green :-) Let the games begin!
Partying is already starting here. :PEverywhere you look it's red & white. Interesting, no green & yellow. :P
When is our kick-off? I've finished book yesterday I could use here :D (those Os are kinda hard to find)
Mine? Monday. Against Germany *shudders*If you enjoy partying, today is the perfect night
1) look for the yellow & green people, they have meat, samba, beer and football
Or
2) go to saint Antonio festivities. They have parades, sardines, caldo Verde and beer or wine
I don't think I'll find green & yellow today here. They are in hiding. :DSo, since we (Croatia) are starting today, I can start challenge today? Or when?
Yes, you can start it whenever you want :-)
βΆΔ°Υ±π²ΉβΆΔ wrote: "I don't think I'll find green & yellow today here. They are in hiding. "I wonder why?
:-D
Sonia wrote: "So Tea, how is the noise level?"*yelling*
What? You have to speak little louder! I have perfect surround system. Brother in next room, neighbors on the other side, and few TVs coming in from outside :D
There were also firecrackers, little firework and those torch thinigies. I'm still trying to get the smoke out of the room :P
βΆΔ°Υ±π²ΉβΆΔ wrote: "Sonia wrote: "So Tea, how is the noise level?"*yelling*
What? You have to speak little louder! I have perfect surround system. Brother in next room, neighbors on the other side, and few TVs comin..."
Ahahaha
I'm still cheering for Croatia - specially to avoid the noise of the green and yellow neighbors - but the Brazilian goal was good. Almost as good as the Croatian defense a few minutes before
*bows head in shame*I haven't seen it. TV is on, sound is muted (I'm listening to Dresden :P) and I was working on something on comp
Hey, that just wasn't fair! It's obvious judges are for Brazil. :P (I've seen that goal)
~World Cup 2014 Reading Challenge~ Duration: You set the pace
Levels of Play:
Hat Trick = 21+ books
STEP 1: BUILD YOUR TEAM
Option 3: Using book title, series name, author's or main character's first or last name, spell your favorite teams.
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STEP 2: PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP
Read-a-Team Method:
For each team/country you can read books that follow one of the rules:
- Cover is the same color from one (or all) of the selected country's flag
- First or Last author's name begins with the same letter as the country
- Author from the selected country
- Action set in the selected country
Option 1: READER'S CHOICE
GROUP D
Uruguay
Costa Rica
England
Italy
GROUP G
Germany
Portugal
Ghana
United States
This looks like fun! World Cup 2014 Reading Challenge
Duration:You set the pace
Progress: 0/27 (So far)
Step 1: Build Your Team (Option 2)
5-3-2 Sweeper Formation
Blue
1. Crossed
2. The Lovely Bones
3. The Light Between Oceans
4. The Fault in Our Stars
5. The Son of Neptune
Yellow
1. The White Queen
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Grey
1. The Madman's Daughter
Play Championship (Option 2)
Group Stage
A1
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GROUP A
Brazil
Croatia
Mexico
Cameroon
GROUP B
Spain
Netherlands
Chile
Australia
GROUP C
Colombia
Greece
Ivory Coast
Japan
GROUP D
Uruguay
Costa Rica
England
Italy
GROUP E
Switzerland
Ecuador
France
Honduras
GROUP F
Argentina
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Iran
Nigeria
GROUP G
Germany
Portugal
Ghana
United States
GROUP H
Belgium
Algeria
Russia
South Korea
World Cup 2014 Reading ChallengeDuration: You set the pace
Level: Hat trick
Started: 06/14/14
Finished: 42/42
Step 1: BUILD YOUR TEAM - Option 2
Option 2 - Formation 4-3-3
β� 1 Grey:
1. Shadow and Bone | Leigh Bardugo 10/19/14 β β β β .5
β� 4 Blue:
1. Mockingjay | Suzanne Collins 06/15/14 β β β β β�
2. Northern Lights | Nora Roberts 08/13/14 β β β β β�
3. Lover Eternal | J.R. Ward 07/16/14 β β β β Β½
4. Comanche Moon | Catherine Anderson 08/30/14 β β β β β�
3 Yellow:
1. A Good Man Gone | A.W. Hartoin 04/03/15 β β β�
2. Feast of Fools | Rachel Caine 03/02/15 β β β β
3. A Clash of Kings | George R.R. Martin 10/23/14 β β β β .5
β� 3 Red:
1. Dark Lover | J.R. Ward 07/05/14 β β β β β�
2. In the Band | Jean Haus 10/02/14 β β β β β�
3. Naked in Death | J.D. Robb 08/15/14 β β β β Β½
Step 2: PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP
Option 2 - Follow the Championship
GROUP STAGE: Read the two winners of each group (June 28)
β� GROUP A
(1) Brazil: Jocelynn Drake | Nightwalker 09/03/14 β β β�
(2) Mexico: Richelle Mead | Succubus on Top 07/24/14 β β β β
β� GROUP B
(1) Netherlands - Nancy Herkness | A Bridge to Love 07/22/14 β β β β
(2) Chile - Christina Tetreault | The Teacher's Billionaire 08/11/14 β β β β
β� GROUP C
(1) Columbia Jessica Clare | Stranded with a Billionaire 08/16/14 β β Β½
(2) Greece Grave Peril | Jim Butcher 08/23/14 β β β β .5
β� GROUP D
(1) Costa Rica Can You Keep a Secret? | Sophie Kinsella 08/17/14 β β β β β�
(2) Uruguray Unseen Mari Jungstedt 07/19/14 β β β�
β� GROUP E
(1) France Fool Moon | Jim Butcher 08/21/14 β β β β
(2) Switzerland Sylvia Day | Reflected in You 07/28/14 β β β�
β� GROUP F
(1) Argentina Ava Miles | Nora Roberts Land 07/27/14 β β β β Β½
(2) Nigeria Nora Roberts | Born in Fire 08/23/14 β β β β
β� GROUP G
(1) Germany The Good, the Bad, and the Undead | Kim Harrison 09/18/14 β β β β
(2) United States UnEnchanted | Chanda Hahn 07/31/14 β β β β
β� GROUP H
(1) Belgium Jim Butcher | Storm Front 07/28/14 β β β β
(2) Algeria Ally Carter | Heist Society 08/18/14 β β β�
β� Quater Finals
(1) Brazil - Kendare Blake | Antigoddess 09/14/14 β β β�
(2) Columbia - Alice Clayton | Wallbanger 08/19/14 β β β β β�
(3) Netherlands - Nora Roberts | The Witness 09/23/14 β β β β β�
(4) Costa Rica City of Fallen Angels | Cassandra Clare 08/28/14 β β β β .5
(5) France - The Final Piece | Maggi Myers 09/23/14 β β β β
(6) Germany - The Gathering | Kelley Armstrong 09/29/14 β β β β
(7) Argentina Alannah Lynne | Savin' Me 09/07/14 β β β�.5
(8) Belgium Breakfast at Darcy's | Ali McNamara 09/19/14 β β β β β�
Semi Finals
(1) Brazil - Blood Debt | Nancy Straight 09/30/14 β β β β β�
(2) Germany Beautiful Creatures | Kami Garcia 10/09/14 β β β β
(3) Netherlands Whiskey Beach | Nora Roberts 11/15/14 β β β�
(4) Argentina Abigail Roux | Cut & Run 10/14/14 β β β β β�
Finals
(1) Germany Golden Earrings | Belinda Alexandra 04/20/15 β β β β
(2) Argentina Face the Music | Andrea K. Robbins 04/05/15 β β β β
CHALLENGE COMPLETED 04/20/15
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~World Cup 2014 Reading Challenge~ Duration: You set the pace
Level of Play: Hat Trick
I - The Insider by Ridley Pearson 7/12/2014
T - Sourcery by Terry Pratchett 6/3/2014
A - Notorious by Allison Brennan 7/1/2014
L - Far Gone by Laura Griffin 6/23/2014
Y - The Program by Suzanne Young 6/19/2014
STEP 2: PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP - Option 2
Group Stage Winners:
GROUP A
1.Brazil
2.Mexico - El Gavilan by Craig McDonald 7/2/2014
GROUP B
1.Netherlands
2.Chile - The One by Kiera Cass 7/7/2014
GROUP C
1.Colombia
2.Greece
GROUP D
1. Costa Rica
2. Uruguay
GROUP E
1. France
Switzerland
GROUP F
1. Argentina - Of Scars and Stardust by Andrea Hannah 7/9/2014
2. Nigeria
1. Germany - Maus, I: A Survivor's Tale: My Father Bleeds History by Art Spiegelman7/13/2014
2. United States - Bare Bones by Kathy Reichs 7/2/2014 takes place in North Carolina, USA
GROUP H
1. Belgium
2. Algeria
Quarter Finals Participants:
Brazil
Colombia
Netherlands
Costa Rica
France
Germany
Argentina
Belgium
Semi-Finals:
Germany
Brazil
Argentina
Netherlands
Final:
Germany
Argentina
Winner:
Germany
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Reading Challenges > World Cup 2014 Reading Challenge Hat Trick = 21+ books
Duration: You set the pace : 06/15/14 - 06/14/15
STEP 1: BUILD YOUR TEAM
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STEP 2: PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP
Option 2: FOLLOW THE CHAMPIONSHIP
Read-a-Team Method:
For each team/country you can read books that follow one of the rules:
- Cover is the same color from one (or all) of the selected country's flag
- First or Last author's name begins with the same letter as the country
- Author from the selected country
- Action set in the selected country
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Winner:
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For that 'Play championship' part, can we mix how we are reading or choose one and then read same thing for all countries?Example in group A Brazil & Mexico (
) are moving on. If I choose to read color on the cover for Brazil, do I have to do same thing for Mexico or can read author's name?
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Duration: You set the pace
Rules:Levels of Play:
STEP 1: BUILD YOUR TEAM
Choose one of the options below to build your team dream.
Option 1:
How would you make your dream team? Messi from Argentina, Ronaldo from Portugal, Casillas from Spain? Pick eleven Countries participating in the World Cup - or, if you prefer, players from those Countries.
Then read a book for each team/player that are set or were written by authors from that country. Or with Title or Author's name begin with the same letter as the Country/Player.
Option 2: Cover Colors.
In a soccer/football team there are two things to take in account: the type of player and the formation used.
Choose one of the (from wikipedia) and create your own team, reading the amount of books/cover colors for each type that are specified on the chosen formation.
GOALKEEPER - Grey color
DEFENDER - Blue color
MID-FIELDER - Yellow color
FORWARD - Red color
Option 3: Using book title, series name, author's or main character's first or last name, spell your favorite teams. You may ignore the indefinite and definite articles (a, an, the, etc.)
STEP 2: PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP
Choose one of the options below and use the read-a-team method to play the championship.
Read-a-Team Method:
For each team/country you can read books that follow one of the rules:
Option 1: READER'S CHOICE
Choose one or more groups from message #2 . Use the read-a-team method and rate the book read. Team with highest ranking wins. In case of a tie you can either read another book for each tied team or pick the winner. Read another book for the winner team.
Option 2: FOLLOW THE CHAMPIONSHIP
Using the read-a-team method and the World Cup Results, read the winners from each round.
GROUP STAGE: Read the two winners of each group (message #2)
QUARTER FINALS: Read all eight teams participating
SEMI-FINALS: read all four teams participating
FINAL: read the two finalist teams
WORLD CUP WINNER: Read the Winner of the Championship
Note 1: This option has a limitation of start date. The results will be posted on message #3
Note 2: The winner team will be read 5 times