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~Read-a-thon Mini-Challenges Index~

No read-a-thon points will be granted per participation. This games are only for fun and shooting the breeze


��Mini-Challenge #1:Green with Envy

May's birthstone is the emerald. Find five books on your shelves that are at least 50% green. Take a picture and post it on the thread.

Option:Use the add book tool from GoodReads to post the books

Sugested by Team Atomic Tangerine


��Mini-Challenge #2:
“Behind Enemy Lines��:

Team Members are doing “reconnaissance�� and bringing back intel on the enemy's books! Sneak into another team's “view books: read��* in their challenge page and select any book listed that catches your fancy.

Post a bookcover link to said book and state the Team & member from which it came! State different reasons why you are posting that bookcover. Ideas, such as:

�� Gave the same star rating as I did.
�� I want to read it!
�� They have a different bookcover - which I prefer to mine.
�� Loved their review, etc.**

*Feel free to use the Google Spreadsheet to get an overall lay of the land. Those coded in aqua are set to "private."
**Please respect the taste and genre of other readers. This in NOT an exercise in bashing.


Sugested by Team Cadet Blue

��Mini-Challenge #3:"Series Showoff"



Activity: Take (or find) a picture of all the books in your favorite series lined up in order.

Easy Level Option: use the add book tool!


~ How to Quickly Add Series ~
Putting this under a “view spoiler�� so that it is “collapsible�� - taking up less space to scroll through.(view spoiler)[
Have you fallen in love with a series and want to add the books to a challenge or comment/post? Here is a helpful hint in putting in your series quickly:

--If you know the name of the series, when you do a look-up under add book/author, just type it in and all those books will appear in the dropdown.

--Be sure you have the button cover option selected at the bottom start clicking/adding.

Note: If it doesn't show the number, just roll your cursor over the book cover while in the look-up and it should appear.

If you don't know the name of the series, you can always go to one of the books and note the name in light grey hyperlink.

For example:

I typed in the following series titles (noted in italics) and brought them in.

Wife Lottery


Sigma Force


SPECIAL NOTE: Have a series name that is too common, such as Highlander? Just add the author's name.

For example: The Highlander series by Maya Banks; type in the following: "Highlander by Maya Banks" in the look-up and you will get all the books in the series. :)

Highlander by Maya Banks


If a book has been missed in being "grouped," then try just typing the series name and the # of the book. (hide spoiler)]

Suggested by Team Purple Mountain's Majesty

NOTE :Mini-Challenges are valid from the moment they are posted till the end of the Read-a-thon. You can do them by any order, as many times as you want, as long as you use the tag: Mini-Challenge #number

��Mini-Challenge #4:Dark Forces Creature Builder



Take 3 books with a dark force type creature and build your own creature. Then give it a terrific name.

Example: Take a vampire, a Minotaur and a murder and you get a Bloodsucking Murdering Bull


Submitted by Team Wild Blue Yonder


Mini-Challenge #5: Dream Character



If you could be/meet a character from a book, who would you be and why?

Submitted by Team Mango Tango

��Mini-Challenge #6:Oh no, I like it!



Have you ever read a popular book just so you can mock it (e.g. Fifty shades of grey, Twilight) and actually found you enjoyed it? What was the book and why?

Submited by Team Leather Jacket Black

��Mini-Challenge #7:Visit the Garden Cover Hunt


Using the add tool - selecting the cover option - create a bouquet of May Flowers using book covers.

Example:


Submitted by Team Radical Red


�� Mini-Challenge #8:The dark side of the moon


Did you know that there are 8 phases of the moon? For this mini-challenge, can you find 4 different covers with different moon phases?


Submitted by Team Moonstone

�� Mini-Challenge #9: A Rose by Any Name

Spell out your first name or nickname using books from another members shelves. You may use the first letter of the title and/or the first initial of the author's first or last name. (You may ignore the indefinite & definite articles, a, an, the, etc.)

Example
R. - The Restorer, by Amanda Stevens - Vi (Moonstone)
O. - Over the Edge, by Mary Connealy - Phyllis (Atomic Tangerine)
S. - Shalvis, Jill = Forever and a Day - Dawn (Kat N Hat) (Blast Off Bronze)
E. - Evan Angler = Sneak - Faith (Radical Red)



Suggested by Team Blast Off Bronze


��Mini-Challenge #10:Uncover the cover



How important are book covers for you? Would you read a book if you don't like the cover at all even if it sounds interesting? Or would you read a book just because you like its cover but the content doesn't much appeal to you?

Suggested by Team Magenta Mix-Up


�� Mini-Challenge #11: Take a Vacation

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Using books that you have read in the last year, and the add book links option, create a vacation with one of the following options:

A. Visit at least four (4) continents.
B. Visit five (5) countries.
C. Visit six (6) states in the US.

Suggested by Team Mauvelous


�� Mini-Challenge #12: Cover Art

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Post them, or take a picture and post it, of your favorite covers.

Suggested by Team Tickle Me Pink


�� Mini-Challenge #13: Location Covers



Find and post two book covers that depict your favorite holiday destination. Be sure they show a distinct location or icon monument.

Example: If you favorite place to vacation is San Francisco then these covers, showing the Golden Gate Bridge, would work:

Suggest by Team Electric Lime

�� Mini-Challenge #14: Book Chain



While smoking their stash of pipe weed (adult Hobbits only!), co-captains of Hobbit Team (aka Cerulean) came with great idea for RaT mini-challenge.

The way they explained it, as best they could, follows. :D

It's book chain.

One of the Captains (or Mods) post a book/cover; next one has to match it by author's first/last name; or word in title; or something on the cover, and so on.

Example:
First person, Hobbit Turtlecollector, posts: Confessions of a Murder Suspect, James Patterson

The next person, could post:

The Maze Runner, by James Dashner (because of author's name)

or...
Requiem, by Lauren Oliver (because of girl on cover)

or...
Confessions of a Shopaholic, by Sophie Kinsella (because of the word "confessions" in the title)

Suggested by Team Cerulean (AKA "Hobbit Blue")

Mini-Challenge #2:

I stole onto Kirsten's link on Tickle Me Pink because that is my real name. Here is the book I liked because of the cover. I like the way it is a reflection, but the character is different on both sides.

If we've already done these in the other thread, do you want us to copy/paste here and delete over there? Or just leave it alone?

You can copy & paste if you want to. But since we comment on everybody's challenges, don't delete them from the other thread.

OK, that makes sense.

Here are both of mine, from the other thread:

Mini Challenge #1: Green with Envy
representing team Mango Tango

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Mini-Challenge #2: Behind Enemy Lines
from Mango Tango team

TEAM SPIED UPON: Cadet Blue
TEAM MEMBER: Lisa Kay

BOOK:

REASON: The little dog in the corner of the cover caught my eye :) He (she?) looks so sweet, I hope s/he is important in the story!
LK said that Snoopy IS part of the story :)

Copied from the RaT Thread




Mini-Challenge #1:Green with Envy

My cell phone camera doesn't take good pictures with artificial light so I'll use the GR's tool




Mini-Challenge #2: Behind Enemy Lines

Stealth is not my main quality, I mean, if I applied for a spy job I'll be dead before leaving the spy academy.

But I know people that knows people, so Adrian an Lissa made me a bracelet that allowed me to enter the Hobbit Hole and return safely as long as the hobbits were on a haze induced by the smoking pipes.

Main target: Ezinwanyi's shelf. Reason: she has an amazing taste on men..I mean Books! I totally meant books.

I found out what I was looking for, the first volume of Lux's series, , with a hot guy on the cover - didn't I tell you about her excellent taste on books?

Suddenly, the soft murmurs stopped. Dang, the pipes were off and the bracelet was loosing its confundus effect. What to do? What to do?

While looking in despair to the prized Obsidian, the hot guy's eyes distracted me a bit and then I knew.

I had power. Not just the Harpie wings. I had friends.
Specially a great planweaver friend that conveniently left a hidden and fitted only for me small pocket fairy.

I reach for it and suddenly I was on her hidden castle, where her personal brownie had set a special reading corner just for me, with a cozy fire and a steamy mug of hot chocolate goodness. I felt cherished. I felt at home. I was safe.

I didn't realize the mini challenges were going by dates.

Mini-Challenge #1 - Green with Envy
Team Leather Jacket Black




I didn't realise how many books I have with green covers! So 4 of these I have read and one (Artemis Fowl) is TBR

Mini Challenge #2 - Behind Enemy Lines

I went into the google spreadsheet and thought it may take me a while to decide on which shelf to pry! By random I picked Tower Team Atomic Tangerine - Claire's shelf and loved the look of this cover! What an original book to find on a shelf, and she rated it 4 stars, which of course means it just has to be read. :)

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Mini-Challenge #1: Green with Envy





Mini-Challenge #2: Behind Enemy Lines

Since I've been discovered on my previous sneaking attempts, this time I've decided to go openly.
I've opened the door of our Hobbit Hole and stepped outside. First thing I've noticed is that our Hobbit Hole is quite smoky and that can't be all from our pipes. We don't smoke that much. (And we are currently out of leaves.) Maybe some kind of magic is in place. *shruggs* No time to investigate. I'm Hobbit on the mission.
So, munching, I went to Cadet Blue in search of cupcakes (and guys out of in uniform).

Doors were wide open so I went in. I called to announce myself, but nobody answered. Believing they wouldn't leave door open if they don't want visitors, I went in search of kitchen. Giving it only superficial glance (opening all cupboards and checking every nook) I went to check out rest of the place.

Sadly no cupcakes (or uniforms), but I did find on Lisarenee's shelf. I love Jane Graves' books. I don't know how I missed this one. Lisarenee gave it 5 stars and now it's on my to-read shelf.

Mission accomplished, although not the one I set out to do, I went back to our Hobbit Hole. It's time for supper! :D

*Sorry ladies if I left crumbs behind*

Copied

Mini-Challenge #1: Green with Envy
Member of Team Tickle Me Pink

i hope these count cause i found out that apparently i have greenism! (the refusal to read green books!) and harry potter isn't on my read shelf cause i was 2 lazy when i signed up for GoodReads so i never tagged all the books i read lol. Harry Potter is actually the only green book i actually own o_O





Mini-Challenge #2 "Behind Enemy Lines"

ohhhhhhhhh awesome challenge. i loved it! though browsing through all those ppl made me realize how much of a slow reader i am >_<

Team: Moonstone
Team member: Kristin

Book:

Reasons: i loved the cover! looked at the description and ended up adding this to my to-read shelf =)

totally feel like a spy =o

Mary: Harry Dresden's Love Slave wrote: "I didn't realize the mini challenges were going by dates."

Actually it was copy&paste from the schedule :o)

Thanks for calling my attention to that!

They can be done without specific order and are valid from the time they are posted till the end of the Read-a-Thon.

Mini-Challenge #1:Green with Envy


Mini-Challenge #2 "Behind Enemy Lines"
Team: Magenta
Player: Marie
Book:
This book is on my list to read for the read-a-thon and it will cover the theme read for my group

Mini-Challenge #2 "Behind Enemy Lines"

I snooped into Atomic Tangerines and took a look at Claire's books. And I chose

Her cover is different then mine and she also gave it a 5 star rating!

Mini-Challenge #1:Green with Envy
Purple Mountains Majesty

My 5 book... I don't read very many green books... I really had to search!

Copying mine over:


Mini-Challenge #1: Green with Envy
My Greenies!



Mini-Challenge #2: Behind Enemy Lines

In honor of the blue team alliance (WSH 4EVA!), I snuck a peek at Jojiwoji from Hobbit Blue's shelf!

She gave 5 stars to , which has been on my TBR pile too long! I'm moving it to the top of the list thanks to her rating :)

Mini-Challenge #2: Behind Enemy Lines
From Team Purple Mountains Majesty

I creeped out of my beautiful lofty purple mountains and crawled into B'dazzled blues little den to see what they have been up to... I smuggled out a nice little gem from Zara called The thirteenth tale...

seems to me that they have been keeping a few secrets and telling tall tales, figured it would make some nice reading once I scurried back to my great Purple Mountains!

◈Mini-Challenge #1:Green with Envy
Team Mauvelous



◈Mini-Challenge #2: Behind Enemy Lines
Purple is my favorite color so I visited Lara over at Purple Mountains Majesty (I just love that name) and found this book with a beautiful cover. It sounds wonderful too so I've added it to my impressive TBR.

Steven wrote: "Lisa Kay, James Rollins is one of my absolute favorites."

Well, he is on my radar now. My library has his books - even that one novella that is on the author's website for free.

Barb wrote: "I'm trying to figure out the online equivalent to sticking my fingers in my ears while singing "la la la la la... I can't HEAR you!!" "

LOL!

Sonia wrote: "Mini-Challenge #2: Behind Enemy Lines"

Clever & cute, Sonia! I don't know though. I think you'd be pretty good as a spy. LOL!

❶İձ�❶� wrote: "Mini-Challenge #2: Behind Enemy Lines...I love Jane Graves' books..."

Ah! So sneaky, you are! Hey, I think Lisarenee is having a 'give-a-way' of one of JG's books.

Diane ~Firefly~ wrote: "Behind Enemy Lines
team moonstone

Since red is my favorite color, I checked out Suzanne's shelves from Radically Red and found a book with a pretty red cover.

"

Yes, I want to read that one, too...

I want to play! Love Green and just had to do this for another challenge!!

Mini Challenge #1: Green with Envy

Kristin wrote: " Mini-Challenge #2 "Behind Enemy Lines"
Team Moonstone

Went looking through bookshelves and found Kim of Magenta Mix-Up and noticed she gave a 5 star rating to[bookcover:For Darkness Shows the ..."

That is a beautiful cover!

Copied:

Mini-Challenge #1 Green with Envy!
Team Magenta Mix-Up



Mini-Challenge #2: Behind Enemy Lines

Team Spied Upon: Radical Red
Team Member: Sandy
Book:
Reason: I'm starting this book at the moment and have really enjoyed it so far

Mini Challenge #2: Reconnaissance Mission

I visited Susan(susayq) of Atomic Tangerine and noticed she had read and gave it 4 stars. I just picked this up and can't wait to read it!

Love the Friday Harbor series, Leslie. They are pretty good on audio, too. ��

�� May 3rd
Mini-Challenge #3:"Series Showoff"



Activity: Take (or find) a picture of all the books in your favorite series lined up in order.

Easy Level Option: use the add book tool!


~ How to Quickly Add Series ~
Putting this under a “view spoiler�� so that it is “collapsible�� - taking up less space to scroll through.(view spoiler)[
Have you fallen in love with a series and want to add the books to a challenge or comment/post? Here is a helpful hint in putting in your series quickly:

--If you know the name of the series, when you do a look-up under add book/author, just type it in and all those books will appear in the dropdown.

--Be sure you have the button cover option selected at the bottom start clicking/adding.

Note: If it doesn't show the number, just roll your cursor over the book cover while in the look-up and it should appear.

If you don't know the name of the series, you can always go to one of the books and note the name in light grey hyperlink.

For example:

I typed in the following series titles (noted in italics) and brought them in.

Wife Lottery


Sigma Force


SPECIAL NOTE: Have a series name that is too common, such as Highlander? Just add the author's name.

For example: The Highlander series by Maya Banks; type in the following: "Highlander by Maya Banks" in the look-up and you will get all the books in the series. :)

Highlander by Maya Banks


If a book has been missed in being "grouped," then try just typing the series name and the # of the book. (hide spoiler)]

Suggested by Team Purple Mountain's Majesty

Lisa Kay, you posted my favorite!!! :D

Mini-Challenge #3:"Series Showoff"

Steven of Mango Tango 's favorite book series...

(view spoiler)[ (hide spoiler)]

I have a few other honorable mentions: (view spoiler)[ The Cotton Malone series by Steve Berry, the Poirot and Miss Marple series by Agatha Christie, the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling, the Pendergast series by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, and the Books of History Chronicles (many different small series all linked together) by Ted Dekker. (hide spoiler)]

Maybe I'll take an actual picture when I get home! :D

Mini-Challenge #3: "Series Showoff"

I'm a fan of series so this is a hard one. I chose the Bruno, Chief of Police series. It's one of my favourites and doesn't have too many books (yet). Hopefully there'll be some more soon.

**Lisa Kay, trying to look innocent** Who? Me?

**Psst! I posted mine, too!**

Wife Lottery... to be clear.

Was gonna guess that one :D

Ah! Another Paul Drake in the making. ��

Mini-Challenge #3: Series Showoff

My faaaavvooorrriiitteeee is Harry Dresden. Who doesn't love a smart aleck wizard from Chicago?



With graphic novel side stories:

Oh, Ellinor, I'm on a "mystery kick" lately. My library has that series; I'm adding to Mt. TBR. LOL!

Good Gravy Beans, yes, Ashley Marie! ♥Harry��. Just started him last year and I think I'm ready for #5.

Mini-Challenge #3: "Series Showoff"

Since the Harry Potter one is taken, the next on the line are:

Kate Daniels



Vampire Academy



Sookie Stackhouse

Ooooh. Neat, Sonia. **Psst...Vampire Academy pic NOT showing.**

Fixed!
I think :o)

Ashley Marie wrote: "Mini-Challenge #3: Series Showoff

My faaaavvooorrriiitteeee is Harry Dresden. Who doesn't love a smart aleck wizard from Chicago?

[bookcov..."

I love the Dresden Files and can't wait for the next book to come out.

Nancy wrote: "Ashley Marie wrote: "Mini-Challenge #3: Series Showoff

My faaaavvooorrriiitteeee is Harry Dresden. Who doesn't love a smart aleck wizard from Chicago?

[bookcover:Foo..."

Me too! I think this is one of those rare series that gets better as it goes along! Butcher has done an awesome job keeping the story fresh!

There are some great series already mentioned! So here are some more!!

Mini Challenge #3: Series Showoff!

Psy-Changeling by Nalini Singh


Ghostwalkers by Christine Feehan

Oh, yes, Leslie. Love those two, too. I need to get back to Ghostwalkers; frustrated, because I've read some out of order! Eeep! I think I've read all by the last Psy-Changeling series; I think that is Singh's best.

Ashley Marie wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Ashley Marie wrote: "Mini-Challenge #3: Series Showoff

My faaaavvooorrriiitteeee is Harry Dresden. Who doesn't love a smart aleck wizard from Chicago?

..."

I so agree. I would hate it if he decides to end the series. I think i would protest on his website to continue

Nancy wrote: "Ashley Marie wrote: "Nancy wrote: "Ashley Marie wrote: "Mini-Challenge #3: Series Showoff

My faaaavvooorrriiitteeee is Harry Dresden. Who doesn't love a smart aleck wizard from Chicago?

[bookcov..."

I would bribe him with baked goods, definitely. I was SO upset when (view spoiler)[I thought he killed off Harry before Ghost Story (hide spoiler)].

Ashley Marie wrote: "Mini-Challenge #3: Series Showoff

My faaaavvooorrriiitteeee is Harry Dresden. Who doesn't love a smart aleck wizard from Chicago?

[bookcov..."

I have these to start soon too!