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Completion Post Foot 3: Read a chain of 3 books with a tail on the cover
Book: SOS Hotel: Sleep With Us
Author: Adam Vex
Pages: 174
Finished: 1/21/25
How it Fits: Tail of the demon on the cover
Foot 2Book: Crucial Influence, Third Edition: Leadership Skills to Create Lasting Behavior Change
Author: Joseph Grenny
Date Read: Jan 25th
Task: Cover - green
How it Fits:
Completion Post Foot 1: Read a chain of 3 books that are 5th in any series
Book: Easton's Lost Otter
Author: Della Cain
Pages: 174
Finished: 1/25/25
How it Fits: #5 in the Found By Daddy series /series/3834...
Foot 3Book: Quackery: A Brief History of the Worst Ways to Cure Everything
Author: Lydia Kang
Date Read: Jan 26th
Task: Cover - tail
How it Fits:
- Snake tail
Apart from the Series task, I've done 2 of each. 🤓
I've done 2 of the series tasks so Amanda will have to do the 3rd. I'm trying to figure out what else we need. I think just one PYRAMID and one #5 in a series. I'll see if I can find a PYRAMID book.
No rush, of course. I'm just updating you both.
Richard wrote: "No rush, of course. I'm just updating you both."I'm just glad you don't mind doing the bulk of the tasks.
Christina T wrote: "I'm just glad you don't mind doing the bulk of the tasks."That's part of the fun for me!
Sorry all for being slow on updating, I'm getting prepared to launch my first team challenge and I made it very hard on myself lol. I've got a pyramid done actually since it has author too and so it just leaves 5 in series. I will get to it, but probably with next round of a different challenge
Completion Post: Tail 1TaskRead a chain of 3 books with all the letters PYRAMID in the title/subtitle/Author (any combination)
Book: Spirited Situation
Fits: SPiRiteD SituAtion, GhostlY GuardIans, Louisa Masters
Date Read: 1/28
No worries Amanda. Whenever you get to it. I just wanted to make sure there wasn't a task I could take care of.
Completion Post: Foot 1Task: Read a chain of 3 books that are 5th in any series
Book: Stolen
Fits: Team ALPHA # 5
Date Read: 2/10
I checked us in on the 10th, I think Donna's got some personal things going on
Amanda wrote: "I checked us in on the 10th, I think Donna's got some personal things going on"I hope she's ok.
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Tiamat is a giant serpentine creature that is light blue with purple scales. The scales are serrated and knife-like. They can cut deep gashes into the skin of other Titans. Her skull is draconic with yellow eyes and four barrels extending from it. Near her head are also two wing-like fins. She can use her jaws and tail as dangerous weapons in combat. Her serpentine body can strangle her opponents like constrictor snakes. Her roars sound more like "xhhhhsssss" but it is her toxic vapor that other Titans need to be wary of. She can spew it from her mouth and blind them momentarily. She is very territorial but recognizes when the odds are against her. She can survive on both land and in water, manipulating the water to drag her foes to her. Although able to survive on land, it is a severe disadvantage to her.
When King Ghidorah calls all the Titans, Tiamat broke free and began to hunt. She did not arrive in time for the battle or to see Godzilla become the new alpha. Tiamat tried to ambush Godzilla after his battle with Ghidorah by sucking him into a whirlpool. Outmatched, Tiamat tried to blind Godzilla and drag him into the water, slicing him with her scales. Godzilla was able to overpower her. Frightened, she submitted to save herself from being killed. She retreated back into the ocean.
This Titan is tricky. To catch her you will need to get prepared. You will need goggles, tranquilizers, and a cage.
Goggles Read a chain of 3 books with all the letters of GOGGLES (there must be 3 Gs) in the title/subtitle.
Tranquilizer Spell out "Tranquilizer"
T
R
A
N
Q
U
I
L
I
Z
E
R
Cage Read a chain of 3 books with the word CAGE in the title/series (intact).
Completion Post Tiamat Goggles Read a chain of 3 books with all the letters of GOGGLES (there must be 3 Gs) in the title/subtitle.
1. /topic/show/...
2./topic/show/...
3. /topic/show/...
Tranquilizer Spell out "Tranquilizer" - done
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Cage Read a chain of 3 books with the word CAGE in the title/series (intact)
1. /topic/show/...
2. /topic/show/...
3./topic/show/...
TranquilizerBook: Radiant: The Dancer, The Scientist, and a Friendship Forged in Light
Author: Liz Heinecke
Date Read: Feb 24th
Task: R
How it Fits: Title starts with R
TranquilizerBook: Magnificent Rebel: Nancy Cunard in Jazz Age Paris
Author: Anne de Courcy
Date Read: Feb 24th
Task: A
How it Fits: AFN starts with A
Q: What are the spell out rules?A: You may use the Author's first/last initial, first letter of title & series names. Letter X can be anywhere in title/series
Bringing this over because I'm in too many spell related challenges and keep forgetting
TranquilizerBook: Embrace Your Almost: Find Clarity and Contentment in the In-Betweens, Not-Quites, and Unknowns
Author: Jordan Lee Dooley
Date Read: Feb 25th
Task: E
How it Fits: Title starts with E
CageBook: Exposure Anxiety - The Invisible Cage: An Exploration of Self-Protection Responses in the Autism Spectrum and Beyond
Author: Donna Williams
Date Read: Feb 25th
Task: Title - 'cage'
How it Fits: It's in the title
TranquilizerBook: I Went on an Adventure and All I Got Was This Barbarian Orc
Author: Jennifer Cody
Date Read: 2/25
Task: I
How it Fits: Title I
TranquilizerBook: Life of Extremes: The Life and Times of a Polar Filmmaker
Author: Max Quinn
Date Read: Feb 26th
Task: Q
How it Fits: ALN initial is Q
TranquilizerBook: Book: Cults and Conspiracies: A Literary History
Author: Theodore Ziolkowski
Date Read: Feb 26th
Task: Z
How it Fits: ALN initial is Z
TranquilizerBook: I Can Read You Like A Book: How to Spot the Messages and Emotions People Are Really Sending With Their Body Language
Author: Gregory Hartley
Date Read: Feb 26th
Task: I
How it Fits: Title starts with I
GogglesBook: The Art of Frugal Hedonism: A Guide to Spending Less While Enjoying Everything More
Author: Annie Raser-Rowland
Date Read: Feb 27th
Task: Title & subtitle - all letters of GOGGLES
How it Fits: Of fruGaL GuidE SpendinG
CageBook: The Glass Cage: How Our Computers Are Changing Us
Author: Nicholas Carr
Date Read: Feb 27th
Task: Title - 'cage'
How it Fits: It's in the title
Sorry Richard and Amanda. I haven't had any notifications for 5 days. Didn't realize Donna posted our new Titan.I'm almost finished with an N book that I'll pay tonight and I'll look for something that works with Cage and Goggles.
No worries Christina! We're all just still casual :) I know all 3 of us have plenty of books and challenges to keep us busy if needed
Absolutely! Plus you know me...I like to help my teams with my power-reading. So don't stress about the Cage or Goggles, I'm doing 2 of each again. 🙃
GogglesBook: The Seeker's Guide to The Secret Teachings of All Ages: The Authorized Companion to Manly P. Hall's Esoteric Landmark
Author: Mitch Horowitz
Date Read: Feb 28th
Task: Title - all letters of GOGGLES
How it Fits: Guide tO SEcret teachinGs alL aGes
Completion Post Tiamat
Spell Out Tranquilizer
Book: Network Effect
Author: Martha Wells
Date Read: 2/27/25
Task: Spell Out Tranquilizer
How it Fits: Title starts with N
TranquilizerBook: Unbeaten: The Triumphs and Tragedies of Rocky Marciano
Author: Mike Stanton
Date Read: Mar 3rd
Task: U
How it Fits: Title starts with U
TranquilizerBook: Play Like a Girl: How a Soccer School in Kenya's Slums Started a Revolution
Author: Ellie Roscher
Date Read: Mar 4th
Task: R
How it Fits: ALN starts with R
Goggles Read a chain of 3 books with all the letters of GOGGLES (there must be 3 Gs) in the title/subtitle.Book: Soldiers and Kings: Survival and Hope in the World of Human Smuggling
Date Read: 4/1
How it fits: all letters of GOGGLES
Completion PostTiamat
Book: Alien Most Wanted: Caged Beast
Author:Honey Phillips
Date Read: 4/2/25
Task: Cage Read a chain of 3 books with the word CAGE in the title/series (intact)
How it Fits: Title has CAGE in it
Mod
Camazotz is a giant demonic-looking bat with rough brown skin. There is fur on his chest and back. He has a small head with red eyes, horns, and sharp teeth. One of his horns is broken. His large shredded wings are covered in sharp, bone-like protrusions. He is able to fly and actually keep pace with (and destroy) F-35 fighter jets. He also has a long, spiky tail which he can use to grab and lift other Titans. Camazotz emits a supersonic scream that can shatter buildings and disorient Titans during combat. He uses his claws to grab & lift Titans into the air and drop them from extreme heights. Like bats, he is blind and uses echolocation to navigate. He controls a massive swarm of giant bat-like creatures. They do his bidding and typically attack fighter jets for him. He cannot stand sunlight and sonic booms disorient him.
Camazotz was awakened by King Ghidorah. Using his swarm, he attacked San Diego. He did not arrive in time to see Godzilla become the new alpha. Camazotz retreated back into the Hollow Earth. He resurfaced in 2021 at Skull Island seeking to conquer it. He is met by Kong and they battle. Monarch fighter pilots try to help Kong and Camazotz sets his swarm on them. Kong is able to defeat Camazotz and throws him back down into the Hollow Earth.
To capture Camazotz, you will need 5 chains
Complete the following tasks
Wing 1: Read a chain of 3 books with bats on the cover
Wing 2: Read a chain of 3 books with something that flies on the cover
Tail 1: Read a chain of 3 books with a blind character
Foot 1: Read a chain of 3 books with characters who cannot tolerate the sun
Foot 2: Read a chain of 3 books with a villain who is defeated
Completion Posts CamazotzWing 1: Read a chain of 3 books with bats on the cover
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2. /topic/show/...
3./topic/show/...
Wing 2: Read a chain of 3 books with something that flies on the cover-Complete
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Tail 1: Read a chain of 3 books with a blind character - complete
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Foot 1: Read a chain of 3 books with characters who cannot tolerate the sun - Complete
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Foot 2: Read a chain of 3 books with a villain who is defeated--Complete
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Completion Post CamazotzTask: Wing 2: Read a chain of 3 books with something that flies on the cover
Book: The Insect Crisis: The Fall of the Tiny Empires That Run the World
Date Read: 4/17
How it qualifies: There's bugs on this cover. I didn't know if it was just bugs or spiders that you didn't want to see Richard so I'm putting it behind a spoiler!(view spoiler)
If bugs don't bother you Richard that was a very interesting nonfiction book!
Of course! I've been branching out into nonfiction a little more so if you have any must reads feel free to share :)
Tail 1Book: Corpses, Fools and Monsters: The History and Future of Transness in Cinema
Author: Willow Maclay
Date Read: Apr 18th
Task: Char - blind
How it Fits: "like Oedipus, Eddie blinds herself as punishment." p.62
I found this book really good. 4 stars from me.
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Foot 1: Read a chain of 3 books that are 5th in any series
Book: The Burnt Toast B&B
Author: Heidi Belleau and Rachel Haimowitz
Pages: 241
Finished: 1/24/25
How it Fits: #5 in the Bluewater Bay series
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