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๐น ๐ฎ ๐พ Game 1: January 1st ~ Pong ๐พ ๐ฎ ๐นTo Level Up on this game, complete ONE of the following:
๐น Read a book published in or set during the 1970s.
๐น Read a book where any type of sport is played.
๐น Read a book with an MPG of Historical or Historical Fiction.
๐น Read a book where the letters P-O-N-G are found anywhere in the title.
Completion PostVideo Game: Pong
Book: A Rip Through Time
Author: Kelley Armstrong
Date Read: 1/8/24
Task: Read a book with an MPG of Historical or Historical Fiction.
How it Fits: The book has an MPG of Historical Fiction.
๐น ๐ฎ ๐พ Game 2: January 15th ~ Pac-Man ๐พ ๐ฎ ๐นTo Level Up on this game, complete ONE of the following:
๐น Read a book published in or set during the 1980s.
๐น Read a book that has been published under two different names.
๐น Read a book with huge commercial success. {NYT List, Best-Seller, etc.}
๐น Read a book where a character eats pizza.
Completion PostVideo Game: Pac-Man
Book: Whiskey Sour
Author: J.A. Konrath
Date Read: 1/15/24
Task: Read a book where a character eats pizza.
How it Fits: Pizza is eaten during the story.
๐น ๐ฎ ๐พ Game 3: February 1st ~ The Legend of Zelda ๐พ ๐ฎ ๐นTo Level Up on this game, complete ONE of the following:
๐น Read a book with a subtitle.
๐น Read a book with two authors.
๐น Read a book with a female MC whose first initial is found in ZELDA.
๐น Read a book with a male MC whose first initial is found in LINK.
Completion Post
Video Game: The Legend of Zelda
Book: Love the One You're With
Author: Emily Giffin
Date Read: 2/3/24
Task: ๐น Read a book with a female MC whose first initial is found in ZELDA.
How it Fits: The female MC's first name is Ellen
๐น ๐ฎ ๐พ Game 4: February 15th ~ Final Fantasy ๐พ ๐ฎ ๐นTo Level Up on this game, complete ONE of the following:
๐น Read a book from a series with at least 16 distinct works.
๐น Read a book with an alliterative title.
๐น Read a book tagged ANTHOLOGY / ANTHOLOGIES.
๐น Read a book where the author's first AND last initials are found in HIRONOBU SAKAGUCHI.
Completion Post
Video Game: Final Fantasy
Book: One for the Blackbird, One for the Crow
Author: Olivia Hawker
Date Read: 2/25/24
Task: ๐น Read a book where the author's first AND last initials are found in HIRONOBU SAKAGUCHI.
How it Fits: The author's initials are "O" and "H"
๐น ๐ฎ ๐พ Game 5: March 1st ~ Animal Crossing ๐พ ๐ฎ ๐นTo Level Up on this game, complete ONE of the following:
๐น Read a book set on an island.
๐น Read a book where the MC builds or crafts something.
๐น Read a book published during the COVID-19 Pandemic {let's go with 2020 - 2023}.
๐น Read a book where at least two characters are neighbors.
Completion Post
Video Game: Animal Crossing
Book: The Last Green Valley
Author: Mark T. Sullivan
Date Read: 3/5/24
Task: ๐น Read a book published during the COVID-19 Pandemic {let's go with 2020 - 2023}.
How it Fits: The book was published on May 4, 2021.
๐น ๐ฎ ๐พ Game 6: March 15th ~ Asteroids ๐พ ๐ฎ ๐นTo Level Up on this game, complete ONE of the following:
๐น Read a book with a mostly black cover. {Your discretion.}
๐น Read a book that has between 40,000 and 60,000 ratings on ลทฑฆำ้ภึ.
๐น Read a book where the MC's first initial is found in ASTEROIDS.
๐น Read a book where the characters have a meeting of some kind.
Completion Post
Video Game: Asteroids
Book:
A Familiar SightAuthor: Brianna Labuskes
Date Read: 3/23/24
Task: ๐น Read a book with a mostly black cover. {Your discretion.}
How it Fits: The book has a mostly black cover.
๐น ๐ฎ ๐พ Game 7: April 1st ~ Grand Theft Auto ๐พ ๐ฎ ๐นo Level Up on this game, complete ONE of the following:
๐น Read a book where a theft occurs.
๐น Read a book with a character who is in law enforcement.
๐น Read a book with an adult nature or violent themes.
๐น Read a book that mentions a well-known rock-n-roll figure or has them as a character.
Completion Post
Video Game: Grand Theft Auto
Book: Convict Me
Author: J.L. Beck
Date Read: 4/2/24
Task: ๐น Read a book with an adult nature or violent themes.
How it Fits: The book has mature themes and a lot of violent scenes.
๐น ๐ฎ ๐พ Game 8: April 15th ~ Frogger ๐พ ๐ฎ ๐นTo Level Up on this game, complete ONE of the following:
๐น Read a book with a vehicle on the cover.
๐น Read a book where characters die in more than one manner.
๐น Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in SEGA.
๐น Read a book with a 5 in the page count.
Completion Post
Video Game: Frogger
Book: Sword Catcher
Author: Cassandra Clare
Date Read: 4/20/24
Task: ๐น Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in SEGA.
How it Fits: The book title starts with an "S"
๐น ๐ฎ ๐พ Game 9: May 1st ~ Call of Duty ๐พ ๐ฎ ๐นTo Level Up on this game, complete ONE of the following:
๐น Read a book tagged WAR.
๐น Read a book with a military or veteran character.
๐น Read a book that is controversial in some way.
๐น Read a book with the word OF found in the title/subtitle.
Completion Post
Video Game: Call of Duty
Book: Chain of Thorns
Author: Cassandra Clare
Date Read: 5/3/24
Task: ๐น Read a book with the word OF found in the title/subtitle.
How it Fits: The word "OF" is in the title.
๐น ๐ฎ ๐พ Game 10: May 15th ~ Centipede ๐พ ๐ฎ ๐นTo Level Up on this game, complete ONE of the following:
๐น Read a book where every letter in A-T-A-R-I can be found in the title/subtitle.
๐น Read a book that has the word FLEA or MUSHROOM in the text.
๐น Read a book with some type of bug or insect on the cover.
๐น Read a book by an author who has written more than one series, like Ed Logg has produced more than one video game.
Completion Post
Video Game: Centipede
Book: Immortal in Death
Author: J.D. Robb
Date Read: 5/25/24
Task: ๐น Read a book where every letter in A-T-A-R-I can be found in the title/subtitle.
How it Fits: All the letters in "ATARI" are in the title.
๐น ๐ฎ ๐พ Game 11: June 1st ~ Super Smash Bros. ๐พ ๐ฎ ๐นTo Level Up on this game, complete ONE of the following:
๐น Read a book published in the 1990s.
๐น Read a book with an abbreviation in the title.
๐น Read a book where the author's first AND last initials are found in NINTENDO.
๐น Read a book that is a "crossover," meaning it appears as part of more than one series.
Completion Post
Video Game: Super Smash Bros.
Book: Speaker for the Dead
Author: Orson Scott Card
Date Read: 6/2/24
Task: ๐น Read a book published in the 1990s.
How it Fits: The book edition I read was published on August 15, 1994.
๐น ๐ฎ ๐พ Game 12: June 15th ~ Halo ๐พ ๐ฎ ๐นTo Level Up on this game, complete ONE of the following:
๐น Read a book with an MPG of SCI-FI / SCIENCE FICTION.
๐น Read a book where the MC's first initial is NOT found in MICROSOFT.
๐น Read a book with a one-word title.
๐น Read a book that has its own line of merchandise, like t-shirts, mugs, etc.
Completion Post
Video Game: Halo
Book: Inside Threat
Author: Matthew Quirk
Date Read: 6/15/24
Task: ๐น Read a book where the MC's first initial is NOT found in MICROSOFT.
How it Fits: The MC's first name is Erik.
๐น ๐ฎ ๐พ Game 13: July 1st ~ Sonic the Hedgehog ๐พ ๐ฎ ๐นTo Level Up on this game, complete ONE of the following:
๐น Read a book set in Japan.
๐น Read a book where the MC is a scientist.
๐น Read a book with an animal on the cover.
๐น Read a book with a title that DOES NOT start with a letter in SONIC.
Completion Post
Video Game: Sonic the Hedgehog
Book: Be Your Everything
Author: Catherine Bybee
Date Read: 7/11/24
Task: ๐น Read a book with a title that DOES NOT start with a letter in SONIC.
How it Fits: The book title starts with a "B".
๐น ๐ฎ ๐พ Game 14: July 15th ~ Donkey Kong ๐พ ๐ฎ ๐นTo Level Up on this game, complete ONE of the following:
๐น Read a book where you know the MC's first and last name.
๐น Read a book with a character who has a son, like Donkey Kong, Jr.
๐น Read a book where the MC runs into obstacles, physically or metaphorically.
๐น Read a book with an animal character.
Completion Post
Video Game: Donkey Kong
Book: Blue Moon
Author: Laurell K. Hamilton
Date Read: 7/28/24
Task: ๐น Read a book where you know the MC's first and last name.
How it Fits: The MC's full name is Anita Blake.
๐น ๐ฎ ๐พ Game 15: August 1st ~ The Sims ๐พ ๐ฎ ๐นTo Level Up on this game, complete ONE of the following:
๐น Read a book published in the 2000s {2000 - 2009}.
๐น Read a book where something is destroyed by fire.
๐น Read a book where the MC gets married and/or has a baby.
๐น Read a book where a character's home is described.
Completion Post
Video Game: The Sims
Book: Stealing Home
Author: Sherryl Woods
Date Read: 8/10/24
Task: ๐น Read a book published in the 2000s {2000 - 2009}.
How it Fits: The book was published on January 30, 2007.
๐น ๐ฎ ๐พ Game 16: August 15th ~ World of Warcraft ๐พ ๐ฎ ๐นTo Level Up on this game, complete ONE of the following:
๐น Read a book where the MC goes on a quest of some kind. {Be creative.}
๐น Read a book with opposing factions.
๐น Read a book where a character belongs to a guild, or a group.
๐น Read a book with an author who has double letters in either name, like Blizzard does.
Completion Post
Video Game: World of Warcraft
Book: Counted with the Stars
Author: Connilyn Cossette
Date Read: 8/25/24
Task: ๐น Read a book with an author who has double letters in either name, like Blizzard does.
How it Fits: There are double letters in the author's name.
๐น ๐ฎ ๐พ Game 17: September 1st ~ Stardew Valley ๐พ ๐ฎ ๐นTo Level Up on this game, complete ONE of the following:
๐น Read a book published in the 2010s {2010 - 2019}.
๐น Read a book where a grandparent dies or more than one season is mentioned.
๐น Read a book set on a farm or in a small town.
๐น Read a book where the MC fishes, cooks, crafts, or explores.
Completion Post
Video Game: Stardew Valley
Book: Scars
Author: Cheryl Rainfield
Date Read: 9/14/24
Task: ๐น Read a book published in the 2010s {2010 - 2019}.
How it Fits: The book was published on March 24, 2010.
๐น ๐ฎ ๐พ Game 18: September 15th ~ Space Invaders ๐พ ๐ฎ ๐นTo Level Up on this game, complete ONE of the following:
๐น Read a book set in space.
๐น Read a book that you think is very influential.
๐น Read a book where a pop culture icon is mentioned.
๐น Read a book where an invasion takes place.
Completion Post
Video Game: Space Invaders
Book: You Were Always Mine
Author: Christine Pride
Date Read: 9/21/24
Task: ๐น Read a book that you think is very influential.
How it Fits: The book is influential in discussing the power of love against all odds.
๐น ๐ฎ ๐พ Game 19: October 1st ~ Fortnite ๐พ ๐ฎ ๐นTo Level Up on this game, complete ONE of the following:
๐น Read a book with at least 6 different editions listed on ลทฑฆำ้ภึ.
๐น Read a book that you would describe as EPIC.
๐น Read a book published in December of any year.
๐น Read a book that was an instant success.
Completion Post
Video Game: Fortnite
Book: Ruthless Vows
Author: Rebecca Ross
Date Read: 10/6/24
Task: ๐น Read a book published in December of any year.
How it Fits: The book was published on December 26. 2023.
๐น ๐ฎ ๐พ Game 20: October 15th ~ Wii Sports ๐พ ๐ฎ ๐นTo Level Up on this game, complete ONE of the following:
๐น Read a book that has a main menu, or Table of Contents.
๐น Read a book that various ages of readers could enjoy.
๐น Read a book with AI, or Artificial Intelligence.
๐น Read a book where a character watches or participates in tennis, baseball, bowling, golf, or boxing.
Completion Post
Video Game: Wii Sports
Book: Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage
Author: Jennifer Ashley
Date Read: 10/23/24
Task: ๐น Read a book that has a main menu, or Table of Contents.
How it Fits: The book has a Table of Contents.
๐น ๐ฎ ๐พ Game 21: November 1st ~ Minecraft ๐พ ๐ฎ ๐นTo Level Up on this game, complete ONE of the following:
๐น Read a book where the title starts with a letter in MOJANG.
๐น Read a book that was won more than one award.
๐น Read a book with either the word HOSTILE or PEACEFUL found in the text.
๐น Read a book with a character named Steve or Alex.
Completion Post
Video Game: Minecraft
Book: No Virgin Island
Author: C. Michele Dorsey
Date Read: 11/10/24
Task: ๐น Read a book where the title starts with a letter in MOJANG.
How it Fits: The book title starts with an "N".
๐น ๐ฎ ๐พ Game 22: November 15th ~ Super Mario Bros. ๐พ ๐ฎ๐นTo Level Up on this game, complete ONE of the following:
๐น Read a book that features brothers, like Mario and Luigi.
๐น Read a book where a character is rescued, like Princess Peach.
๐น Read a book set in a fictional place, like Mushroom Kingdom.
๐น Read a book with alternating points of view, like when there's a Player Two.
Completion Post
Video Game: Super Mario Bros.
Book: Of Glass and Glamour
Author: Chanda Hahn
Date Read: 11/17/24
Task: ๐น Read a book set in a fictional place, like Mushroom Kingdom.
How it Fits: The book is set in the fictional kingdom of Candor.
๐น ๐ฎ ๐พ Game 23: December 1st ~ Pitfall! ๐พ ๐ฎ ๐นTo Level Up on this game, complete ONE of the following:
๐น Read a book at least partially set in a jungle.
๐น Read a book that was based on or influenced by a movie.
๐น Read a book with a simple design on the cover. {Your discretion.}
๐น Read a book that quickly became your favorite, since Pitfall! is my favorite game of all time!
Completion Post
Video Game: Pitfall!
Book:
The Secrets We Left BehindAuthor: Susan Elliot Wright
Date Read: 12/4/24
Task: ๐น Read a book with a simple design on the cover. {Your discretion.}
How it Fits: The book has a simple cover.
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Ready Player One: A Year-Long Reading Challenge
January 1 - December 31st, 2024
Let's read books and complete tasks related to video games you know and love, and maybe a few that are new to you!
On the 1st and 15th of each month I will post a new video game in the Game Console Thread. You will have four tasks to choose from for each game. You only need to complete one. Participate in as many or as few games as you would like.
You will make your Completion Posts here IN YOUR OWN THREAD. Please use this format. {You are welcome to copy and paste the game tasks into your own thread if you would like.}
Completion Post
Video Game:
Book:
Author:
Date Read:
Task:
How it Fits:
If you have any questions, please post them in the Cheat Codes Q & A Thread.
Challenge Rules:
๐ Standard Rules Apply
๐I will create an individual thread for you prior to the start date.
๐Your first video game will be posted on January 1, 2024.
๐Books must be completed after the video game has been posted.