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Challenge List:

1. Game of Thrones Challenge
2. Harry Potter Sorting Hat Challenge
3. Hunger Games Challenge: Escape the Capitol
4. The Twelve Towers Challenge

The Twelve Towers Challenge

First challenge I've entered and I'm excited :)
I'll take it slow : Slow and Steady - up to 5 years
Duration: January 14th 2016 - January 14th 2021

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12 books that you've acquired most recently (from start date)
1. Tatiana and Alexander by Paullina Simons 13/2/16
2. Finnikin of the Rock by Melina Marchetta
3. Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things by Jenny Lawson
4. Not If I See You First by Eric Lindstrom
5. Carry the Ocean by Heidi Cullinan
6. Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
7. Fans of the Impossible Life by Kate Scelsa
8. The Foxhole Court by Nora Sakavic
9. Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon
10. Mistborn: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson
11. Annie on My Mind by Nancy Garden
12. The Forbidden Wish by Jessica Khoury




11 books that you never find time to get around to or that have been on your shelves the longest (pre-choose these)
1. Romeo and JulietRomeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare 30/1/16
2. 1984 by George Orwell 4/4/16
3. The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank 23/5/16
4. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald 23/5/16
5. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte 11/6/16
6. Lord of the Flies by William Golding 20/6/16
7. Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury 27/6/16
8. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
9. Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte
10. Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell
11. Hamlet by William Shakespeare



10 books you randomly select from your shelves (such as by using random.org -- as you go or pre-choose)
1. Magonia by Maria Dahvana Headley
2. After the Golden Age by Carrie Vaughn
3. Where Futures End by Parker Peevyhouse
4. Crimson Bound by Rosamund Hodge
5. Into the Dim by Janet B. Taylor
6. Orchards by Holly Thompson
7. Just One Day by Gayle Forman
8. East by Edith Pattou
9. Sugar by Deirdre Riordan Hall
10. Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder



9 sequels, series continuations, or spin-offs
1. Captive Prince: Volume Two by C. S. Pacat 17/1/16
2. Kings Rising by C. S. Pacat 25/4/16
3. A Storm of Swords by George R. R. Martin 2/6/16
4. Dreams of Gods & Monsters by Laini Taylor 7/6/16
5. A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas 9/6/16
6. The Hidden Oracle by Rick Riordan 30/6/16
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8 novellas or short-stories - they can be part of anthologies, you don't have to read the whole book in this case.
1. The Midnight Heir by Cassandra Clare 17/1/16
2. The Rise of the Hotel Dumort by Cassandra Clare 1/2/16
3. Stars Above by Marissa Meyer 1/3/16
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7 books that everyone seems to have read but you
1. Catch-22 by Joseph Heller 15/1/16
2. Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk 19/1/16
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6 anticipated releases (release dates after your start date)
1. Lady Midnight by Cassandra Clare 11/5/16
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5 books that were recommended to you via Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ
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4 books that you started but never finished
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3 books that you've already read before
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2 books with covers that you don't think fit the storyline or that you don't like the covers of but everyone raves about the books
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1 book that intimidates you
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Game Of Thrones Challenge

Duration: January 14th 2016 - ?
Level: Queen
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House Arryn:
Option 1: Read a book with a predominately blue cover.
-> The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald 23/5/16
Option 2: Read a story featuring a member of the military, or in which the protagonist
does the right thing. Alternatively, read a story that involves heights in a significant way.
-> Catch-22 by Joseph Heller (90% of the characters are in the military) 15/1/16
Option 3: Read a book in which a falcon or another bird of prey plays a significant
role in the story. Bird shifters are fine, too!



House Baratheon:
Option 1: Read a book with a predominately gold/yellow cover.
Option 2: Read a story in which the protagonist is angry about something,
that involves war in some way, or in which the protagonist is fighting against injustice.
-> The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah 9/5/16
Option 3: Read a book featuring a stag or deer. Alternatively, read a book about a king.
-> Kings Rising by C. S. Pacat 25/4/16



House Greyjoy:
Option 1: Read a book with a predominately black cover.
Option 2: Read a book featuring pirates, ships, or the sea.
-> Lady Midnight by Cassandra Clare 11/5/16
Option 3: Read a book that involves a kraken or another mythical creature.
-> A Court of Mist and Fury by Sarah J. Maas 9/6/16



House Lannister:
Option 1: Read a book with a predominately red cover.
-> Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk 19/1/16
Option 2: Read a book featuring siblings, a father/son relationship, or someone in debt.
Option 3: Read a book that involves a lion or other big cat. Or, read a book set in a circus.



House Martell:
Option 1: Read a book with an orange cover.
Option 2: Read a book in which the protagonist overcomes great hardships
or survives impossible odds. Alternatively, read a dystopian or post-apocalyptic novel.
Option 3: Read a book set in space, that involves stars, or in which the protagonist
uses a weapon.

House of Mormont:
Option 1: Read a book that has both green and black on the cover.
Option 2: Read a book with a bear on the cover or that deals with a zoo.
Option 3: Read a book in which a main character suffers from unrequited love.
Or read a book with a loyal hero or heroine.

House Stark:
Option 1: Read a book with a grey or white cover.
-> 1984 by George Orwell 4/4/16
Option 2: Read a book set in winter, that involves snow, or in which a character
keeps an unusual pet.
Option 3: Read a book featuring wolves or werewolves.



House Targaryen:
Option 1: Read a book that has both red and black on its cover.
Option 2: Read a book featuring a either a character in exile or a queen. Or, read a book
in which fire or blood plays a significant role.
Option 3: Read a book that involves a dragon, or a creature or person who is the last of
their kind (or very rare).

House Tully:
Option 1: Read a book that has at least two of these colors somewhere on its
cover: red, blue, or silver.
Option 2: Read a book about family or about a protagonist who has to take
responsibility for their actions.
Option 3: Read a book involving fish or fishing, or read a book that takes place
primarily near water.

House Tyrell:
Option 1: Read a book with a green cover.
-> A Storm of Swords by George R. R. Martin 2/6/16
Option 2: Read a book in which a character comes of age or a character shows
significant growth.
-> Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte 11/6/16
Option 3: Read a book involving trees, flowers, or another type of plant in a
significant way.
-> Touch of Power by Maria V. Snyder (death and peace lilies) 15/1/16



House Karstark:
Option 1: Read a book with a predominantly black and white cover.
Option 2: Read a book where a character is held captive.
-> Captive Prince: Volume Two by C. S. Pacat (more prominently in the first book, but still) 17/1/16
Option 3: Read a books where a character changes his/her name or has a nickname.



House Bolton:
Option 1: Read a book with some pink on the cover or that is predominantly red.
Option 2: Read a book where someone fights with a blade / knife / sword / similar item.
Option 3: Read a book where someone has a secret or where a secret is revealed.

Harry Potter Sorting Hat Challenge

Level: Hard
Duration: January 14th 2016 - ?
Books: 6/16


Gryffindor
� Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
� Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover.
-> Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk (5 stars) 19/1/16
� "Nearly Headless Nick" is the house ghost of Gryffindor: Read a book featuring ghosts or read a book in which someone was decapitated or beheaded. Yikes!
� Members of Gryffindor are described as courageous, chivalrous, and brave to the point of recklessness (sometimes) : Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.



Slytherin
� Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
� Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover.
-> A Storm of Swords by George R. R. Martin (3 stars) 2/6/16
� The Bloody Baron is the house ghost of Slytherin: Read a book in which a suicide or murder takes place. You can also read a book where the protagonist loves someone who does not love them back.
-> Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare (3 stars) 30/1/16
� Members of Slytherin are described as cunning and shrewd: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book. Or read a book in which the protagonist irked you.
-> Captive Prince: Volume Two by C. S. Pacat (Laurent is extremely cunning, 4 stars) 17/1/16



Hufflepuff
� Helga Hufflepuff, the founder of Hufflepuff, was a witch during medieval times: Read a book that is set in a medieval time period (between 5th to the 15th century)
� Hufflepuff's emblematic colors are yellow and black: Read a book that has a predominately yellow or black cover.
-> Dreams of Gods & Monsters by Laini Taylor (3 stars) 7/6/16
� Fat Friar, the house ghost of Hufflepuff, dedicated his life to religion: Read a book about someone who is extremely religious.
� Members of Hufflepuff are described as hard working, patient, and loyal: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.



Ravenclaw
� Ravenclaw's emblematic animal is the eagle: Read a book which features an eagle on the cover or in the story. You can also read a book about someone who can shape shift into a bird of any type.
� Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze: Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover.
-> Catch-22 by Joseph Heller (4 stars) 15/1/16
� Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish: Read a book that takes place in Scotland.
� Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise: Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc...

Hunger Games Challenge: Escape the Capitol

This looks great!!
Duration: 2/2/16 - ?
Level: Victor - Read 6+ books in each district
Books: 0/78+



District 1: Precious Gems
Read books with precious gem on the cover or in the title. Or spell-it-out with your favorite gemstone or birthstone. (examples: diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, etc).



District 2: Masonry and Weapons
Read books where a main character uses a weapon. Or spell-it-out with masonry terms (ex: masonry, stonework, stone, bricks, arch, etc.)

1. Kings Rising by C. S. Pacat 25/4/16
2. Lady Midnight by Cassandra Clare 11/5/16
3. A Storm of Swords by George R. R. Martin 2/6/16
4. Dreams of Gods & Monsters by Laini Taylor 7/6/16



District 3: Technology
Read books where a main character works with technology. Or spell-it-out with technological terms. (ex: computer, screen, disc, television, etc.)



District 4: Fishing
Read books that take place near/ on a body of water. Or spell-it-out with fishing terms. (ex:Fish, trident, net, traps, bait, etc.)

1. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald 23/5/16



District 5: Power/Electricity
Read books where a main characters have an "electric" connection (ie a romance genre). Or spell-it-out with electric term (ex: Dams, cable, electricity, outlet, etc.)



District 6: Transportation
Read books where the character takes some type of public transportation or there is a form of transportation on the cover. Or spell-it-out with transportation terms (ex: cars, train, mechanic, boat, etc.)



District 7: Lumber
Read books where the majority of the plot takes place outside or the cover is an outside setting. Or spell-it-out with lumber terms (trees, axes, carpenter etc).



District 8: Textiles/Clothing
Read books with clothing on the cover. Or spell-it-out with clothing terms (shirt, fabric, dress, designer, paper, etc.)



District 9: Grain/Harvest
Read books with food on the cover or take place during Autumn. Or spell-it-out with harvest terms (grain, bread, farmer, etc.)



District 10: Livestock
Read books with an animal on the cover or an animal as an important part of the story. Or spell-it-out with livestock terms (cows, beef, butcher, milk, etc.)



District 11: Agriculture
Read books that take place on the farm/country or take place during Summer. Or spell-it-out with agriculture terms (wheat, cotton, gardener, etc.)



District 12: Mining
Read books have a dark cover or a strong female character or include a rebellion. Or spell-it-out with mining terms (coal, mine, flashlight, mountains, etc.)



District 13: Nuclear Weaponry
Read books with a war or coup in them.Or spell-it-out with weapon terms (gun, bomb, defense, etc.)