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We're continuing our TBR challenge, and summer is on the way (at least in the Northern hemisphere) . Since this challenge requires some pre-planning and since most of us are dealing with closed libraries I'm posting the rules early, as well as the sign up.

Pre-planning is required for this challenge!!
This will be a 3 month challenge, but you will only be able to join at the 1st of each month.

Sign-ups Participants MUST sign up and provide a list of books prior to starting the challenge. The number of books is determined by the start date:
Starting on June 1: 50 books
Starting on July 1: 25 books
Starting on Aug 1: 15 books

There will be TWO opportunities to re-arrange your unread book list on July 1 and Aug 1. Aside from this date, the order of the book cannot be changed. Choose wisely! ;) You will also be allowed to add up to 5 new books at each "re-arrange" time.


IMPORTANT: If the thread is locked, you should NOT edit your list.

NOTE: This is a personal challenge and meant to be a fun way to motivate you to read books that you've been thinking about for a while. However, you decide the parameters of how you want to make your list, like only reading books that you own or reading books on your "wish list". The only real requirement is to read from a pre-determined list.

RULES:
1) Books must be at least 200 pages long. Eligibility for this is determined by the most popular edition on Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ. If the most popular edition is 197 pages, it will not count, even if the edition read is 215 pages.

2) The first book used for the challenge should be started on or after June 1st. Exception: Each person will be allowed 1 exception for a book that is longer than 500 pages, as long as they are not more than 1/2 way through the book on June 1. You must be using the "progress update" feature of GoodReads to claim this.

3) Audiobooks are accepted. Page numbers are determined by most popular edition on GoodReads.

4) Re-reads are NOT permitted for this challenge. (sorry, one objective is to read down your TBR).

5) There is no genre requirement for this challenge, but there is a Bonus tasks for reading HF.

6) You may always use these books for other challenges in the group as well.

SCORING / HOW IT WORKS:
1) At time of sign-up, each participant will select the books from their 'To-Read' list on Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ. Any variation of a To-Read shelf will count, including Wishlist. Example, I have a shelf called Nonfiction which are nonfiction books I haven't read yet but want to.

Books will be ordered from 50-1 (if you are not doing the 3 months, adjust when starting later), and their placement will determine their point value. Examples: A book in the #1 place will receive 1 point when done, a book in the #25 spot will receive 25 points, etc.

Tip: Order books that you are most likely to read in the higher value spots to earn higher scores. :)


NOTE: If you are a slow reader, and don't want to list 50 books, you can have a shorter list. However, if you start with 20 books, you can only play with 20 books for the whole challenge (Also, you will want to still start your list at spot 50 if you are playing for points)

2) Bonus Tasks for 50 points each: After you have read at least 5 books on your list, once a month, you can read a book from one of the mods TBR lists. Each month you need to pick a different mod, so if you chose to read one each month, you will have read one from each of the mods.

Choose a HF book from one of the moderators TBR lists ( Jackie, Becky, JoLene, Gretchen, or Jasmine) that you have not read, and read it.

Jackie's TBR

Becky's TBR

JoLene’s TBR

Gretchen’s TBR

Jasmine’s TBR

**Note: Most of the moderators have multiple TBR lists. For example, I have four: Want to Read, Nonfiction, Continuing Series, and Owned. However, I have only included one for each mod on this list, but you can read a book from any of their TBR lists.

**Bonus book choices do not need to be chosen ahead of time and these can be changed at any time. ONLY the list of books from your own To-Read list need to be selected by the deadlines. **

3) Summer theme bonuses: You can claim 5 point bonus for each of the following. You can only claim each bonus once during the challenge. Only one summer bonus can be claimed per book.
a. Read a book set in summer.
b. Read a book where the main character takes a trip.
c. Read a book with a summer scene on the cover.
d. Read a book set in a different country than where you live.
e. Read a book where one of the author's initials is in the word SUMMER.
f. Read a book set during a pandemic

4) There are several opportunities to earn Bonus Points. Bonus points will be awarded PER BOOK READ when task points are awarded. Partial task points and/or bonus points (page count, HF point, etc) will NOT be awarded if the task is unfinished. Bonus points can only be claimed when reporting the book score (so make sure to check your postings).

4a) Book Length Bonus:
Bonus points will be awarded based on the length of each book read, as follows:
200 to 300 pages = 2 bonus points
301 to 500 pages = 4 bonus points
501 to 750 pages = 6 bonus points
751 to 1,000 pages = 8 bonus points
1,000+ = 10 bonus points

4b) Historical Fiction Bonus = 5 point
WE WILL NOT AWARD HF POINTS IF IT IS NOT REPORTED.

The definition of historical fiction that our group uses is a work published at least 50 years after at least half of the events in the work. Historical fantasy, alternate history and magical realism books are not considered historical fiction for the challenge.
If the book has a dual story-line than 50% of the action needs to take place in the historical setting.

4c) You can claim 2 points for each year that the book has been on your TBR. You should use the "Date Added" field on your bookshelf and you may need to add the field to your bookshelf view. The bonus is as follows, if the "Date Added" is before:
June 1, 2019: 2 points
June 1, 2018: 4 points
June 1, 2017: 6 points
June 1, 2016: 8 points
June 1, 2015: 10 points
June 1, 2014 and beyond: 15 points

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Here's an example of how it will look when reported:

The Other Boleyn Girl by Philippa Gregory
#15 spot - 15 points
664 pages - 6 points
HF - 5 point
Date added: Jan 1, 2015: 10 pts
Total - 36 points

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Becky made this spreadsheet to help you track your own points. Feel free to download:

Thanks again to Becky for making that.

Hope that you are able to climb your TBR pile!!


Ask questions below.

Jasmine; Thanks for setting up this challenge! Are we allowed to read books that are "Date Added" between June 1, 2019 and May 1, 2020 and then not use the TBR date for bonus points?

Peggy wrote: "Jasmine; Thanks for setting up this challenge! Are we allowed to read books that are "Date Added" between June 1, 2019 and May 1, 2020 and then not use the TBR date for bonus points?"

Yes. It's as you said, you just don't get the Date Added bonus for that book.

Jasmine; Thanks!

Jasmine, what about the 50 point Bonus books. Last year there was some discussion on what could and could not be tacked on to increase points. Are we just doing a flat 50 points on these books this year? Or will there be add-ons?

Great question. You can utilize all the bonuses for bonus books with the exception of the date added bonus.

Lists have been unlocked for changes. You are allowed up to 5 swaps. If you swap out a book please put a # sign next to it.

You can move books all around so long as they are unread. If you move a book please put a * next to it.

I will close the lists again tomorrow evening.

Lists are open until Monday.

Hi Jasmine, I have a little question about the Mod bonus books. You mentioned in the rules it has to be a Historical Fiction book from a mod's TBR list. The book I chose for August is listed as HF, but after having read it, I didn't feel like 50% was HF. Is that a deal breaker? I can read another one, no problem. Just let me know what is allowed or preferred.

Does it have to be HF?
Can it be at least 50% HF or 100%?

Thanks.

Donna makes a good point - I read Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland as a Mod Bonus book, which is narrative nonfiction rather than HF. I can take the points off if you'd rather not count it, Jasmine.

Donna wrote: "Hi Jasmine, I have a little question about the Mod bonus books. You mentioned in the rules it has to be a Historical Fiction book from a mod's TBR list. The book I chose for August is listed as HF,..."

Hi Donna,

I am so sorry I missed this question. If it was listed as HF then you do not need to read another one. You operated on the information you were given from the description. 50% is fine. I will be honest, I do not check if the mod bonus you chose is HF, I only check to ensure it is on a Mod's TBR list.