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3rd Quarter Challenge: Hunger Games
Hi, Count me in for all 14THIRD QUARTER CHALLENGE: HUNGER GAMES
Duration: July 1 - September 30, 2014
14/14 Completed
May the odds be ever in your favor.
The Capitol: The capitol is filled with beautiful extravagant people. Read a book with “beauty� in the title OR read a book where the main character is said to be extraordinarily beautiful.
(Marguerite Gautier is said to be the most beautiful courtesan) 7/15/14District 1: District 1 produces luxury items. Read a book about people who are rich OR a book where a piece of jewelry plays an important role.
Afterburn (characters are rich) - 7/4/14
District 2: District 2 produces weapons and trains peacekeepers. Read a book about a war OR read a book with a cop as one of the characters.
(there are a number of cops as characters ) 7/17/14District 3: District 3 makes electronics. Read a book about a technologically advanced society OR read a book with a computer (or robot) as a main character.
Cinder (cybor as main character) 8/11/14
District 4: District 4 is a fishing district. Read a book about a fisherman OR read a book that at least partially takes place on a boat.
Guilty Wives 8/26/14
District 5: District 5 is the source of electrical power. Read a book that features a lightning storm OR read a book that is set in a place without electricity.
Falling Into You (lightning storm) 7/24/14
District 6: District 6 is the hub of transportation. Read a book written by an author from a different country OR read a book that takes place in a real location you could visit.
[[bookcover:Saving Quinton|18210225] ( Las Vegas) 7/11/14
District 7: District 7 produces lumber and paper. Read a book that takes place in a forest OR read a physical book made out of paper (as opposed to an ebook).
(physical book) - 7/6/14District 8: District 8 makes textiles. Read a book about fashion OR read with an item ofclothing on its cover
(clothing on cover) 8/15/14District 9: District 9 produces grain and has no characters named in the books. Read a book with an unnamed main character OR read a book with a character who is a vegetarian.
Malinche (character was vegetarian) 8/14/14
District 10: District 10 specialized in raising livestock. Read a book that has a domestic animal as a character OR read a book that has an animal in the title.
District 11: District 11 is an agricultural district and Rue, a young herbalist, originated here. Read a book where a young person dies OR read a book where an herbalist saves someone from dying.
The Book Thief (a number of young people die) 7/28/14
District 12: District 12 is the mining district, and Katniss and Peeta, its tributes, wear clothes that catch fire. Read a book that has a fire that is helpful in it OR read a book that has the word “coal� somewhere in it (add a quote of the sentence where you found the word).
(fire in it that keeps people warm) 8/1/14District 13: District 13 is a rebellious district that specialized in nuclear technology. Read a book centered around a nuclear disaster OR read a book where the main character is rebellious.
Unwind (all of the 4 main characters are rebellious) 7/13/14
I will sign up for 6 for now but might increase my goal later when I get some of my planned monthly reads sorted out.
I'd like to sign up for 10. I'm thinking big, and hoping I'm up to the challenge. :)District 8, a book about fashion: The Devil Wears Prada Woo Hoo! 1 down, 9 to go!
So fun! I'll do them all.Completed 1/14
The Capitol: The capitol is filled with beautiful extravagant people. Read a book with “beauty� in the title OR read a book where the main character is said to be extraordinarily beautiful.
District 1: District 1 produces luxury items. Read a book about people who are rich OR read a book where a piece of jewelry plays an important role.
District 2: District 2 produces weapons and trains peacekeepers. Read a book about a war OR read a book with a cop as one of the characters.
District 3: District 3 makes electronics. Read a book about a technologically advanced society OR read a book with a computer (or robot) as a main character.
The Ethical Brain: The Science of Our Moral Dilemmas - This one's all about science and society.
District 4: District 4 is a fishing district. Read a book about a fisherman OR read a book that at least partially takes place on a boat.
District 5: District 5 is the source of electrical power. Read a book that features a lightning storm OR read a book that is set in a place without electricity.
District 6: District 6 is the hub of transportation. Read a book written by an author from a different country OR read a book that takes place in a real location you could visit.
District 7: District 7 produces lumber and paper. Read a book that takes place in a forest OR read a physical book made out of paper (as opposed to an ebook).
District 8: District 8 makes textiles. Read a book about fashion OR read with an item of clothing on its cover.
District 9: District 9 produces grain and has no characters named in the books. Read a book with an unnamed main character OR read a book with a character who is a vegetarian.
District 10: District 10 specialized in raising livestock. Read a book that has a domestic animal as a character OR read a book that has an animal in the title.
District 11: District 11 is an agricultural district and Rue, a young herbalist, originated here. Read a book where a young person dies OR read a book where an herbalist saves someone from dying.
District 12: District 12 is the mining district, and Katniss and Peeta, its tributes, wear clothes that catch fire. Read a book that has a fire that is helpful in it OR read a book that has the word “coal� somewhere in it (add a quote of the sentence where you found the word).
District 13: District 13 is a rebellious district that specialized in nuclear technology. Read a book centered around a nuclear disaster OR read a book where the main character is rebellious.
I'll do them all as well! - 0/14
I am definately in. Put me down for 6 : )
I'm in and trying all the 14!� The Capitol: The capitol is filled with beautiful extravagant people. Read a book with “beauty� in the title
District 1: District 1 produces luxury items. Read a book about people who are rich OR read a book where a piece of jewelry plays an important role.
� District 2: District 2 produces weapons and trains peacekeepers. Read a book about a war OR read a book with a cop as one of the characters.
� District 3: District 3 makes electronics. Read a book about a technologically advanced society OR read a book with a computer (or robot) as a main character.
� District 4: District 4 is a fishing district.
District 5: District 5 is the source of electrical power. Read a book that features a lightning storm OR read a book that is set in a place without electricity.
� District 6: District 6 is the hub of transportation. Read a book written by an author from a different country OR read a book that takes place in a real location you could visit.
� District 7: District 7 produces lumber and paper. Read a book that takes place in a forest
� District 8: District 8 makes textiles.
� District 9: District 9 produces grain and has no characters named in the books. Read a book with an unnamed main character
District 10: District 10 specialized in raising livestock. Read a book that has a domestic animal as a character OR read a book that has an animal in the title.
� District 11: District 11 is an agricultural district and Rue, a young herbalist, originated here. Read a book where a young person dies
� District 12: District 12 is the mining district, and Katniss and Peeta, its tributes, wear clothes that catch fire.
"..He paused to jab a poker into the fire, causing a flare-up of the dying coals that cast a panoply of flickering light across the room.."
� District 13: District 13 is a rebellious district that specialized in nuclear technology.
11/14
Put me down for 3, maybe I will try more, if I have time.
I am in 12/5THIRD QUARTER CHALLENGE: HUNGER GAMES
Duration: July 1 - September 30, 2014
The Capitol: The capitol is filled with beautiful extravagant people. Read a book with “beauty� in the title
July 9,14District 1: District 1 produces luxury items. Read a book where a piece of jewelry plays an important role.
July 1,14 This is a novella of The House of Night Series. Dragon is the son of an Earl whom gets marked as a vampire and becomes the sword/fencing instructor, the sword he uses is encrusted with jewels and in the series defends the school.District 2: District 2 produces weapons and trains peacekeepers. Read a book about a war OR read a book with a cop as one of the characters.
July 19,14District 3: District 3 makes electronics. Read a book about a technologically advanced society OR read a book with a computer (or robot) as a main character.
Aug 19,14District 4: District 4 is a fishing district. Read a book about a fisherman OR read a book that at least partially takes place on a boat.
July31,14District 5: District 5 is the source of electrical power. Read a book that features a lightning storm OR read a book that is set in a place without electricity.
Aug 4,14District 6: District 6 is the hub of transportation. Read a book written by an author from a different country OR read a book that takes place in a real location you could visit.
July 21,14District 7: District 7 produces lumber and paper. Read a book that takes place in a forest OR read a physical book made out of paper (as opposed to an ebook).
Aug 14,14District 8: District 8 makes textiles. Read a book about fashion OR read with an item of clothing on its cover.
The mains character loves to shop for everything especially clothesDistrict 9: District 9 produces grain and has no characters named in the books. Read a book with an unnamed main character OR read a book with a character who is a vegetarian.
District 10: District 10 specialized in raising livestock. Read a book that has a domestic animal as a character OR read a book that has an animal in the title.
District 11: District 11 is an agricultural district and Rue, a young herbalist, originated here. Read a book where a young person dies
July8District 12: District 12 is the mining district, and Katniss and Peeta, its tributes, wear clothes that catch fire. Read a book that has a fire that is helpful in it OR read a book that has the word “coal� somewhere in it (add a quote of the sentence where you found the word).
Aug 3,14 District 13: District 13 is a rebellious district that specialized in nuclear technology. Read a book centered around a nuclear disaster OR read a book where the main character is rebellious.
I think I will keep my goal low with this one and start with 3.The Capitol: The capitol is filled with beautiful extravagant people. Read a book with “beauty� in the title OR read a book where the main character is said to be extraordinarily beautiful.
District 1: District 1 produces luxury items. Read a book about people who are rich OR read a book where a piece of jewelry plays an important role.
District 2: District 2 produces weapons and trains peacekeepers. Read a book about a war OR read a book with a cop as one of the characters.
District 3: District 3 makes electronics. Read a book about a technologically advanced society OR read a book with a computer (or robot) as a main character.
District 4: District 4 is a fishing district. Read a book about a fisherman OR read a book that at least partially takes place on a boat.
District 5: District 5 is the source of electrical power. Read a book that features a lightning storm OR read a book that is set in a place without electricity.
District 6: District 6 is the hub of transportation. Read a book written by an author from a different country OR read a book that takes place in a real location you could visit.
District 7: District 7 produces lumber and paper. Read a book that takes place in a forest OR read a physical book made out of paper (as opposed to an ebook).
District 8: District 8 makes textiles. Read a book about fashion OR read with an item of clothing on its cover.
District 9: District 9 produces grain and has no characters named in the books. Read a book with an unnamed main character OR read a book with a character who is a vegetarian.
District 10: District 10 specialized in raising livestock. Read a book that has a domestic animal as a character OR read a book that has an animal in the title.
District 11: District 11 is an agricultural district and Rue, a young herbalist, originated here. Read a book where a young person dies OR read a book where an herbalist saves someone from dying.
District 12: District 12 is the mining district, and Katniss and Peeta, its tributes, wear clothes that catch fire. Read a book that has a fire that is helpful in it OR read a book that has the word “coal� somewhere in it (add a quote of the sentence where you found the word).
"Imagine the industry, she thought, as every tree, every piece of coal, and every scrap of wood were burned for heat and light" pg 89District 13: District 13 is a rebellious district that specialized in nuclear technology. Read a book centered around a nuclear disaster OR read a book where the main character is rebellious
Completed: 9/6 The Capitol: The capitol is filled with beautiful extravagant people. Read a book with “beauty� in the title OR read a book where the main character is said to be extraordinarily beautiful.
District 1: Daughter of the Blood --> jewel colours represents classes and there are several wealthy families.
District 2: The Infinite Sea --> Alien V Human War
District 3: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? --> electronically advanced society in ability to make realistic electronic animals and humans, and androids were sub-characters.
District 4: Life of Pi --> He gets stranded at sea and he fishes.
District 5: District 5 is the source of electrical power. Read a book that features a lightning storm OR read a book that is set in a place without electricity.
District 6: Animal Farm --> Takes place in England and George Orwell was a british writer who was born in British India.
District 7: Second Chance Summer --> read the physical book and 3 of the main characters spend time in the woods
District 8: District 8 makes textiles. Read a book about fashion OR read with an item of clothing on its cover.
District 9:Annihilation--> none of the characters were named.
District 10: Animal Farm --> farm animals were the main characters with a focus on the pigs, and animal is in the name of the book.
District 11: The Maze Runner --> young people do die in this book and people are saved from dying via a medicine.
District 12: District 12 is the mining district, and Katniss and Peeta, its tributes, wear clothes that catch fire. Read a book that has a fire that is helpful in it OR read a book that has the word “coal� somewhere in it (add a quote of the sentence where you found the word).
District 13: District 13 is a rebellious district that specialized in nuclear technology. Read a book centered around a nuclear disaster OR read a book where the main character is rebellious.
Love this challenge! I'm going for them all.
I try 10.District 8: District 8 makes textiles. Read a book about fashion OR read with an item of clothing on its cover.
Fifth Avenue, 5 A.M.: Audrey Hepburn, Breakfast at Tiffany's, and the Dawn of the Modern Woman
Audrey wears the black dress on the cover
District 9: District 9 produces grain and has no characters named in the books. Read a book with an unnamed main character OR read a book with a character who is a vegetarian.
Breakfast at Tiffany's
District 6: District 6 is the hub of transportation. Read a book written by an author from a different country OR read a book that takes place in a real location you could visit.
Consolation by Anna Gavalda
she is French
District 7: District 7 produces lumber and paper. Read a book that takes place in a forest OR read a physical book made out of paper (as opposed to an ebook).
The Snow child
this goes both criteria
District 3: District 3 makes electronics. Read a book about a technologically advanced society OR read a book with a computer (or robot) as a main character.
Nimbus ja tähdet
District 5: District 5 is the source of electrical power. Read a book that features a lightning storm OR read a book that is set in a place without electricity.
The Luminaries
District 2: District 2 produces weapons and trains peacekeepers. Read a book about a war OR read a book with a cop as one of the characters.
The Murder of Roger Ackroyd (Hercule Poirot #4)
District 12: District 12 is the mining district, and Katniss and Peeta, its tributes, wear clothes that catch fire. Read a book that has a fire that is helpful in it OR read a book that has the word “coal� somewhere in it (add a quote of the sentence where you found the word).
All the light we cannot see:
That chunk of coal was once a green plant, a fern or reed that lived one million years ago, or maybe two million, or maybe one hundred million. Can you imagine one hundred million years? p.48
District 11: District 11 is an agricultural district and Rue, a young herbalist, originated here. Read a book where a young person dies OR read a book where an herbalist saves someone from dying.
Death with Interruptions
District 13: District 13 is a rebellious district that specialized in nuclear technology. Read a book centered around a nuclear disaster OR read a book where the main character is rebellious
The Complete Calvin & Hobbes, Vol. 1
10/10 **completed 27.9
THIRD QUARTER (QUELL) CHALLENGE: THE HUNGER GAMESDuration: 1 July 2014 � 30 September 2014
Tributes and Progress
Adriana: 6/14 Districts Killed: 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 13
Aislinn: 0/7
Alissa: 3/6 Districts Killed: 1, 2, and 6
Amanda: 14/14 Districts Killed: C, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 Completed August 18th!! �
Anna: 6/14 Districts Killed: 1, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13
Araceli: 14/14 Districts Killed: C, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 Completed August 27th!! �
Barbara: 6/6 Districts Killed: C, 2, 4, 7, 9, and 13 Completed August 12th!! �
Brianna: 7/14 Districts Killed: C, 2, 3, 6, 7, 11, 12
Carrie: 5/4 Districts Killed: 1, 2, 5, 7, 8 Completed August 26th!! �
Cathy: 13/14 Districts Killed: C, 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13
Chris: 9/5 Districts Killed: 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13 Completed August 11th!! � � � � �
Clare: 9/6 Districts Killed: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11 Completed September 30th!! � � � �
✿C�: 14/14 Districts Killed: C, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 Completed September 30th!! �
Constance: 0/?
Cynthia: 2/14 Districts Killed: 1 and 9
Elsbeth: 14/14 Districts Killed: C, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 Completed August 22nd!! �
Erika: 6/6 Districts Killed: 2, 5, 6, 10, 11, and 12 Completed August 5th!! �
Holli: 2/6 Districts Killed: 1 and 7
Jackie: 5/10 Districts Killed: 4, 5, 8, 10, and 13
Jacqueline: 1/13 District Killed: 8
Janet: 12/4 Districts Killed: C, 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13 Completed July 29th!!� � � � � � � � �
Jayne: 6/6 Districts Killed: C, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 10 Completed July 29th!!�
Jennifer: 7/14 Districts Killed: 1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 10, and 12
Jodi: 8/5 Districts Killed: C, 1, 2, 4, 6, 10, 11, and 12 Completed July 20th!!� � � �
Joanne: 0/14
Kaitlin: 1/14 District Killed: 3
Karena: 6/8 Districts Killed: 1, 5, 7, 9, 11, and 13
Karma: 14/14 Districts Killed: C, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 Completed September 30!!�
Kat: 13/13 Districts Killed: C, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13 Completed July 31!!�
Katelyn: 1/4 District Killed: 11
Kelsi: 14/14 Districts Killed: C, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 Completed August 29th!! �
Leah: 2/14 Districts Killed: C, 4
Mary-ann: 11/14 Districts Killed: C, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12 Completed August 9th!! � � � � � �
Meg: 14/14 Districts Killed: C, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 Completed September 30!! �
Meimei: 14/14 Districts Killed: C, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 Completed September 30!! �
Melissa (message 168): 14/14 Districts Killed: C, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 Completed September 28!! �
Melissa (message 185): 0/9
Merja: 11/14 Districts Killed: C, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, and 13
Michelle L.: 3/3 Districts Killed: 10, 11, 12 Completed September 14th!! �
Rabaab: 0/3
Reija: 10/10 Districts Killed: 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13 Completed September 29th!! �
Robyn: 1/6 District Killed: 3
Savannah: 0/13
Sharon: 7/9 Districts Killed: 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 12
SilverRaindrops: 0/14
Talia: 14/14 Districts Killed: C, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13 Completed September 30th!! �
Tasha: 12/5 Districts Killed: C, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 11, 12, and 13 Completed July 19th!!� � � � � � � �
Theresa: 10/13 Districts Killed: C, 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 9, 11, 12, 13
Whoa! Off and running for the cornucopia already, I see. I just finished reading Mockingjay as a part of the “Finish That Series� challenge, so it seems fitting to lead this now. It’s my first time moderating, so please bear with me.
I will use this post to record any newcomers and the progress of participants. If you have any trouble posting or I happen to miss your name, please let me know. I will do my best to check in frequently, and I will let you know when I have done an update.
Happy Hunger Games, and may the odds be ever in your favor!
Welcome! Welcome! It’s great to have you volunteer, Araceli, Erika, Jackie, Kaitlin, Leah, Robyn, Merja, Chris, Elsbeth, Rabaab, Tasha, Jayne, Michelle, Clare, Adriana, Alissa, Karma, and Reija!Jackie, don't worry! Most tributes begin the Hunger Games wondering if they are up to the challenge. I'm sure you will do just fine. :)
Karma, did you want to do 13 or 14 (the thirteen districts plus the capitol)?
Hi Jennifer,What a great challenge idea. I need to get back on track with reading. Please sign me up for 5 to start with and if I can, I will add more.
THIRD QUARTER CHALLENGE: HUNGER GAMES
Duration: July 1 - September 30, 2014
May the odds be ever in your favor.
District 3: District 3 makes electronics. Read a book about a technologically advanced society OR read a book with a computer (or robot) as a main character.
District 5: District 5 is the source of electrical power. Read a book that features a lightning storm OR read a book that is set in a place without electricity.
District 7: District 7 produces lumber and paper. Read a book that takes place in a forest OR read a physical book made out of paper (as opposed to an ebook).
District 8: District 8 makes textiles. Read a book about fashion OR read with an item of clothing on its cover.
District 9: District 9 produces grain and has no characters named in the books. Read a book with an unnamed main character OR read a book with a character who is a vegetarian.
District 13: District 13 is a rebellious district that specialized in nuclear technology. Read a book centered around a nuclear disaster OR read a book where the main character is rebellious.
8/5
Welcome! Welcome, Jodi! Thanks for volunteering.
I would like to do six. I'm not sure which six yet.
Welcome! Welcome, Barbara! Thanks for volunteering!I think I may turn this into more of a game by recording books read as "kills" for that district and announce at the end which district "won." Is everyone okay with that?
I like that idea Jennifer sounds interesting
Jennifer, I like that idea! Go for it!I'm here trying to decide which district to "kill" first..
I am going to try for 4 books this time.
Since I am such a Hunger Games lover, count me in for 14! :)14/14
The Capitol: The capitol is filled with beautiful extravagant people. Read a book with “beauty� in the title OR read a book where the main character is said to be extraordinarily beautiful.
-- Beauty Queens ★★�
District 1: District 1 produces luxury items. Read a book about people who are rich OR read a book where a piece of jewelry plays an important role.
-- Fallen Too Far ★★★★
District 2: District 2 produces weapons and trains peacekeepers. Read a book about a war OR read a book with a cop as one of the characters.
-- A Game of Thrones ★★★★�
District 3: District 3 makes electronics. Read a book about a technologically advanced society OR read a book with a computer (or robot) as a main character.
-- Cinder ★★★★�
District 4: District 4 is a fishing district. Read a book about a fisherman OR read a book that at least partially takes place on a boat.
-- The Old Man and the Sea ★★★★
District 5: District 5 is the source of electrical power. Read a book that features a lightning storm OR read a book that is set in a place without electricity.
-- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone ★★★★�
District 6: District 6 is the hub of transportation. Read a book written by an author from a different country OR read a book that takes place in a real location you could visit.
-- Anna Karenina ★★★★�
District 7: District 7 produces lumber and paper. Read a book that takes place in a forest OR read a physical book made out of paper (as opposed to an ebook).
-- The Undomestic Goddess (physical book) ★★★★
District 8: District 8 makes textiles. Read a book about fashion OR read with an item of clothing on its cover.
-- Sister ★★★★
District 9: District 9 produces grain and has no characters named in the books. Read a book with an unnamed main character OR read a book with a character who is a vegetarian.
-- The Tell-Tale Heart (unnamed main character), ★★★★
District 10: District 10 specialized in raising livestock. Read a book that has a domestic animal as a character OR read a book that has an animal in the title.
-- To Kill a Mockingbird ★★★★�
District 11: District 11 is an agricultural district and Rue, a young herbalist, originated here. Read a book where a young person dies OR read a book where an herbalist saves someone from dying.
-- Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire ★★★★�
District 12: District 12 is the mining district, and Katniss and Peeta, its tributes, wear clothes that catch fire. Read a book that has a fire that is helpful in it OR read a book that has the word “coal� somewhere in it (add a quote of the sentence where you found the word).
-- The Cement Garden ★★�
Round to one side of the house he pointed with the wet stem of his pipe at the coal hole.
District 13: District 13 is a rebellious district that specialized in nuclear technology. Read a book centered around a nuclear disaster OR read a book where the main character is rebellious.
-- Savages ★★★★
THIRD QUARTER CHALLENGE: HUNGER GAMESDuration: July 1 - September 30, 2014
May the odds be ever in your favor.
The Capitol: The capitol is filled with beautiful extravagant people. Read a book with “beauty� in the title OR read a book where the main character is said to be extraordinarily beautiful.
District 1: District 1 produces luxury items. Read a book about people who are rich OR read a book where a piece of jewelry plays an important role.
District 2: District 2 produces weapons and trains peacekeepers. Read a book about a war OR read a book with a cop as one of the characters.
District 3: District 3 makes electronics. Read a book about a technologically advanced society OR read a book with a computer (or robot) as a main character.
District 4: District 4 is a fishing district. Read a book about a fisherman OR read a book that at least partially takes place on a boat.
District 5: District 5 is the source of electrical power. Read a book that features a lightning storm OR read a book that is set in a place without electricity.
District 6: District 6 is the hub of transportation. Read a book written by an author from a different country OR read a book that takes place in a real location you could visit.
District 7: District 7 produces lumber and paper. Read a book that takes place in a forest OR read a physical book made out of paper (as opposed to an ebook).
District 8: District 8 makes textiles. Read a book about fashion OR read with an item of clothing on its cover.
District 9: District 9 produces grain and has no characters named in the books. Read a book with an unnamed main character OR read a book with a character who is a vegetarian.
District 10: District 10 specialized in raising livestock. Read a book that has a domestic animal as a character OR read a book that has an animal in the title.
District 11: District 11 is an agricultural district and Rue, a young herbalist, originated here. Read a book where a young person dies OR read a book where an herbalist saves someone from dying.
District 12: District 12 is the mining district, and Katniss and Peeta, its tributes, wear clothes that catch fire. Read a book that has a fire that is helpful in it OR read a book that has the word “coal� somewhere in it (add a quote of the sentence where you found the word).
District 13: District 13 is a rebellious district that specialized in nuclear technology. Read a book centered around a nuclear disaster OR read a book where the main character is rebellious.
Hi. I think I'll try for 8 for now.
Welcome! Welcome! It’s great to have you here, Janet, Meimei, Joanne, Karena!Karma, I updated your total!
And now, we have a very special announcement from the Capitol:
To help you plan your strategy, know that there are thirteen weeks between now and September 30th. I will post a district kill update on the first of each month. The games will end October 1st.
Ladies and Gentlemen, let the 2014 Hunger Games begin!
This challenge sounds fun. I doubt I'll manage 14 but I'll try.
Update. 1/8District 7: District 7 produces lumber and paper. Read a book that takes place in a forest OR read a physical book made out of paper (as opposed to an ebook).
Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage: Stories - Print book
Update 1/4District 1: District 1 produces luxury items. Read a book about people who are rich OR read a book where a piece of jewelry plays an important role.
Jeweled encrusted sword
Met my goal of 6 now carrying on to try for the whole 14!!6/6 Goal Acheived! 11/14
The Capitol: The capitol is filled with beautiful extravagant people. Read a book with “beauty� in the title OR read a book where the main character is said to be extraordinarily beautiful.
Torment � Lauren Kate � 15/08/14
District 1: District 1 produces luxury items. Read a book about people who are rich OR read a book where a piece of jewelry plays an important role.
The Goddess and the Thief - the Koh-I-Noor diamond � 03/08/14
District 2: District 2 produces weapons and trains peacekeepers. Read a book about a war OR read a book with a cop as one of the characters.
The Walking Dead, Vol. 01: Days Gone Bye - Officer Rick Grimes - 08/08/14
District 3: District 3 makes electronics. Read a book about a technologically advanced society OR read a book with a computer (or robot) as a main character.
Oryx and Crake - Margaret Atwood- 19/09/14
District 4: District 4 is a fishing district. Read a book about a fisherman OR read a book that at least partially takes place on a boat.
Life of Pi - 26/07/14
District 5: District 5 is the source of electrical power. Read a book that features a lightning storm OR read a book that is set in a place without electricity.
Station Eleven - 13/08/14
District 6: District 6 is the hub of transportation. Read a book written by an author from a different country OR read a book that takes place in a real location you could visit.
The Lovely Bones � Alice Sebold, Madison, Wisconsin � 23/08/14
District 7: District 7 produces lumber and paper. Read a book that takes place in a forest OR read a physical book made out of paper (as opposed to an ebook).
12 Years a Slave � Solomon Northup � 13/07/14
District 9: District 9 produces grain and has no characters named in the books. Read a book with an unnamed main character OR read a book with a character who is a vegetarian.
Fallen - Lauren Kate - 05/07/14
District 11: District 11 is an agricultural district and Rue, a young herbalist, originated here. Read a book where a young person dies OR read a book where an herbalist saves someone from dying.
The Woodcutter - Kate Danley - 25/09/14
District 12: District 12 is the mining district, and Katniss and Peeta, its tributes, wear clothes that catch fire. Read a book that has a fire that is helpful in it OR read a book that has the word “coal� somewhere in it (add a quote of the sentence where you found the word).
“He made his son play with hot coals, and sometimes he beat him almost as hard as he beat the iron he forged.� Inkheart � Cornelia Funke � 09/08/14
District 13: District 13 is a rebellious district that specialized in nuclear technology. Read a book centered around a nuclear disaster OR read a book where the main character is rebellious. (Rebellious main character who never does what she is told)
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Does district 8 mean like a pice of clothing (ex. shirt) on a cover and/or a person wearing clothing on a cover?
Welcome! Welcome, SilverRaindrops and Mary-ann! May the odds be ever in your favor!I see you hit the ground running, Elsbeth, Karena, Tasha, and Adriana! I have noted your progress and promise not to send any giant waves your way to impede it.
Adriana, District 8 requires any clothing on the cover. For example, it could be a piece of clothing hanging
, it could be a person who is wearing clothing
, or it could be something else wearing clothing
.Here are examples that do not work for this category:
(the statue is not actually wearing clothing),
,
.Hope this helps explain it! :) Let me know if you have any other questions.
I have a question about district 2.District 2: District 2 produces weapons and trains peacekeepers. Read a book about a war OR read a book with a cop as one of the characters.
I see that guards (and Night Watches) are peacekeepers too, so is it possible to read Guards! Guards! for this district?
Thanks for the clarification Jennifer!2/14 books read
District 8: District 8 makes textiles. Read a book about fashion OR read with an item of clothing on its cover.
I have couple of questions:Does it count if I started the book at the end of June?
Also,
District 2: District 2 produces weapons and trains peacekeepers. Read a book about a war OR read a book with a cop as one of the characters.
Can a sheriff that is investigating murders count as a cop?
This is my first official challenge I can't wait to complete this challenge:)
Welcome! Welcome, Cynthia! Thank you for volunteering to be a tribute!@ Merja and @ Chris - Yes, guards, sheriffs, FBI agents, INTERPOL agents, and policemen (cops) are all civil servants keeping the peace. All are acceptable main characters to complete the challenge.
@Chris - Challenges go by the date the book is completed, so it is fine to have started the book in June and finished it in July.
Oh I like this idea. I am going to try 4.District 11:
Count me in for all 14. This challenge looks like so much fun.7 out of 14 books read
The Capitol: The capitol is filled with beautiful extravagant people. Read a book with “beauty� in the title OR read a book where the main character is said to be extraordinarily beautiful.
Finished: August 11Drew is said to be extraordinarily handsome and Kate is also said to be extraordinarily beautiful.
District 1: District 1 produces luxury items. Read a book about people who are rich OR read a book where a piece of jewelry plays an important role.
The powerful ring plays a very important role.
District 2: District 2 produces weapons and trains peacekeepers. Read a book about a war OR read a book with a cop as one of the characters.
Finished: September 1Cormoran Strike is a private detective and Wardle is a cop.
District 3: District 3 makes electronics. Read a book about a technologically advanced society OR read a book with a computer (or robot) as a main character.
Finished: July 10The planet Exilon 5 is highly advanced in technology. The machines they have are completely high-tech
District 4: District 4 is a fishing district. Read a book about a fisherman OR read a book that at least partially takes place on a boat.
District 5: District 5 is the source of electrical power. Read a book that features a lightning storm OR read a book that is set in a place without electricity.
District 6: District 6 is the hub of transportation. Read a book written by an author from a different country OR read a book that takes place in a real location you could visit.
Finished: July 31Paulo Coelho is from Brazil and I live in the United States.
District 7: District 7 produces lumber and paper. Read a book that takes place in a forest OR read a physical book made out of paper (as opposed to an ebook).
Finished: July 13This book takes place in a forest for most of the book.
District 8: District 8 makes textiles. Read a book about fashion OR read with an item of clothing on its cover.
District 9: District 9 produces grain and has no characters named in the books. Read a book with an unnamed main character OR read a book with a character who is a vegetarian.
District 10: District 10 specialized in raising livestock. Read a book that has a domestic animal as a character OR read a book that has an animal in the title.
District 11: District 11 is an agricultural district and Rue, a young herbalist, originated here. Read a book where a young person dies OR read a book where an herbalist saves someone from dying.
Finished July 9A lot of babies die in a mystery surrounding the hospital doctors and surgeons. It was very sad
District 12: District 12 is the mining district, and Katniss and Peeta, its tributes, wear clothes that catch fire. Read a book that has a fire that is helpful in it OR read a book that has the word “coal� somewhere in it (add a quote of the sentence where you found the word).
Finished: August 15 There is a fire that is very helpful to the main character in this book
District 13: District 13 is a rebellious district that specialized in nuclear technology. Read a book centered around a nuclear disaster OR read a book where the main character is rebellious.
1/6District 6 complete! I read Apocalipsis Z: Dark Days. It was a double whammy as the author,Manel Loureiro, is Brazilian and the book takes place in the Canary Islands. If you like zombie novels, I would definetly recommend this series. Its available in the kindle lending library to prime members
1/5I'm excited to say that district 2 is complete:)
Carrion Comfort**** was a nice horror novel if you like Stephen King or dark and twisted you will enjoy this book. Sheriff Gentry investing a slew or strange murders will eliminate district 2 from the competition.
Gonna try for all 13 but well see how far I get
2025 Reading Challenge
Books mentioned in this topic
Fatal (other topics)Wildwood Dancing (other topics)
The Girl with the Iron Touch (other topics)
The Girl in the Clockwork Collar (other topics)
The Journal (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Miranda A. Uyeh (other topics)V.A. Jeffrey (other topics)
Alice Sebold (other topics)
Alice Sebold (other topics)
Paulo Coelho (other topics)
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Duration: July 1 - September 30, 2014
May the odds be ever in your favor.
The Capitol: The capitol is filled with beautiful extravagant people. Read a book with “beauty� in the title OR read a book where the main character is said to be extraordinarily beautiful.
District 1: District 1 produces luxury items. Read a book about people who are rich OR read a book where a piece of jewelry plays an important role.
District 2: District 2 produces weapons and trains peacekeepers. Read a book about a war OR read a book with a cop as one of the characters.
District 3: District 3 makes electronics. Read a book about a technologically advanced society OR read a book with a computer (or robot) as a main character.
District 4: District 4 is a fishing district. Read a book about a fisherman OR read a book that at least partially takes place on a boat.
District 5: District 5 is the source of electrical power. Read a book that features a lightning storm OR read a book that is set in a place without electricity.
District 6: District 6 is the hub of transportation. Read a book written by an author from a different country OR read a book that takes place in a real location you could visit.
District 7: District 7 produces lumber and paper. Read a book that takes place in a forest OR read a physical book made out of paper (as opposed to an ebook).
District 8: District 8 makes textiles. Read a book about fashion OR read with an item of clothing on its cover.
District 9: District 9 produces grain and has no characters named in the books. Read a book with an unnamed main character OR read a book with a character who is a vegetarian.
District 10: District 10 specialized in raising livestock. Read a book that has a domestic animal as a character OR read a book that has an animal in the title.
District 11: District 11 is an agricultural district and Rue, a young herbalist, originated here. Read a book where a young person dies OR read a book where an herbalist saves someone from dying.
District 12: District 12 is the mining district, and Katniss and Peeta, its tributes, wear clothes that catch fire. Read a book that has a fire that is helpful in it OR read a book that has the word “coal� somewhere in it (add a quote of the sentence where you found the word).
District 13: District 13 is a rebellious district that specialized in nuclear technology. Read a book centered around a nuclear disaster OR read a book where the main character is rebellious.
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This challenge was created by Jennifer and will be led by her as well. Thank you, Jennifer!