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Kara (karaayako) | 3984 comments THIRD QUARTER CHALLENGE: HUNGER GAMES
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!


message 2: by Ari (last edited Aug 27, 2014 09:28PM) (new)

Ari (takmybretawy) | 101 comments Hi, Count me in for all 14

THIRD 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.

Camille by Alexandre Dumas fils (Marguerite Gautier is said to be the most beautiful courtesan) 7/15/14

District 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.

The Surgeon (Rizzoli & Isles #1) by Tess Gerritsen (there are a number of cops as characters ) 7/17/14

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.

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).

The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd (physical book) - 7/6/14

District 8: District 8 makes textiles. Read a book about fashion OR read with an item ofclothing on its cover
Vain (The Seven Deadly, #1) by Fisher Amelie (clothing on cover) 8/15/14

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.

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).
The Boleyn Inheritance (The Tudor Court, #3) by Philippa Gregory (fire in it that keeps people warm) 8/1/14

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.
Unwind (all of the 4 main characters are rebellious) 7/13/14


message 3: by Erika (new)

Erika (erikarae) | 708 comments 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.


message 4: by Jackie (last edited Jul 08, 2014 02:22PM) (new)

Jackie | 48 comments 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!


message 5: by Kaitlin (last edited Jul 04, 2014 04:55PM) (new)

Kaitlin (kait-k) | 537 comments 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.


message 6: by Leah (last edited Jun 23, 2014 12:42PM) (new)

Leah Allen I'll do them all as well! - 0/14


message 7: by Robyn (new)

Robyn | -15 comments I am definately in. Put me down for 6 : )


message 8: by Merja (last edited Sep 22, 2014 09:17PM) (new)

Merja (merjafrob) | 488 comments 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 OR read a book where the main character is said to be extraordinarily beautiful.
Beautiful Creatures (Caster Chronicles, #1) by Kami Garcia

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.
Guards! Guards! (Discworld, #8) by Terry Pratchett

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.
I, Robot (Robot, #0.1) by Isaac Asimov

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 Golden Compass (His Dark Materials, #1) by Philip Pullman

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.
I Heart New York (I Heart, #1) by Lindsey Kelk

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).
Origin (Corpus, #1) by Jessica Khoury

District 8: District 8 makes textiles. Read a book about fashion OR read a book with an item of clothing on its cover.
I Heart Hollywood (I Heart, #2) by Lindsey Kelk

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 Yellow Wallpaper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman

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 Fault in Our Stars by John Green

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).
Extraction (Pendergast, #12.5) by Douglas Preston
"..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. Read a book centered around a nuclear disaster OR read a book where the main character is rebellious.
Divergent (Divergent, #1) by Veronica Roth


11/14


message 9: by ChrisP (new)

ChrisP Poyner | 387 comments I'm in put me down for 5


message 10: by Elsbeth (new)

Elsbeth (elsbethgm) | 242 comments Put me in for 10, please!


message 11: by Rabaab (new)

Rabaab | 14 comments Put me down for 3, maybe I will try more, if I have time.


message 12: by Canadian Dragon (last edited Aug 20, 2014 10:28AM) (new)

Canadian Dragon | 904 comments I am in 12/5

THIRD 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
Beautiful Darkness (Caster Chronicles, #2) by Kami Garcia July 9,14

District 1: District 1 produces luxury items. Read a book where a piece of jewelry plays an important role.

Dragon's Oath (House of Night Novellas, #1) by P.C. Cast 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.

Lover Unbound (Black Dagger Brotherhood, #5) by J.R. Ward July 19,14

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.

Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles, #1) by Marissa Meyer Aug 19,14

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.

Lenobia's Vow (House of Night Novellas, #2) by P.C. Cast July31,14

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.

Ruby Red (Precious Stone Trilogy, #1) by Kerstin Gier Aug 4,14

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 Book of Life (All Souls Trilogy, #3) by Deborah Harkness July 21,14

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).

The Book Thief by Markus Zusak Aug 14,14

District 8: District 8 makes textiles. Read a book about fashion OR read with an item of clothing on its cover.

Confessions of a Shopaholic (Shopaholic, #1) by Sophie Kinsella The mains character loves to shop for everything especially clothes

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
The Darkest Minds (The Darkest Minds, #1) by Alexandra Bracken July8

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).

Poison Study (Study, #1) by Maria V. Snyder 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.

City of Bones (The Mortal Instruments, #1) by Cassandra Clare


message 13: by Jayne (new)

Jayne | 215 comments I'll do 6 but I'm not sure which ones.


message 14: by Michelle L. (last edited Sep 14, 2014 05:58PM) (new)

Michelle L. Davis (michyd19) | 55 comments 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. The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

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 Fault in Our Stars by John Green

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). Winter's Tale by Mark Helprin "Imagine the industry, she thought, as every tree, every piece of coal, and every scrap of wood were burned for heat and light" pg 89

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


message 15: by Clare L (last edited Sep 25, 2014 11:01AM) (new)

Clare L McMahon | 112 comments 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.


message 16: by Adriana (new)

Adriana | 3888 comments Love this challenge! I'm going for them all.


message 17: by Alissa (new)

Alissa Count me in for 6!


message 18: by Karma (new)

Karma | 119 comments I'm going to try for all 13. :)


message 19: by Reija (last edited Sep 28, 2014 02:18AM) (new)

Reija | 307 comments 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


message 20: by Jennifer (last edited Oct 03, 2014 10:32AM) (new)

Jennifer (blacjak) | 309 comments THIRD QUARTER (QUELL) CHALLENGE: THE HUNGER GAMES
Duration: 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!


message 21: by Jennifer (last edited Jun 28, 2014 06:30PM) (new)

Jennifer (blacjak) | 309 comments 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)?


message 22: by Jodi (last edited Aug 26, 2014 02:23PM) (new)

Jodi (readinbooks) | 1971 comments 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.

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. The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender

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 Alchemist Treasure plays an important role throughout the book.

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 Rape of Nanking

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. A Feast for Crows

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. Broken Silence Australia

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. Coraline There is a cat in the story that helps Coraline.

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. Far From You A 16 year old gets murdered.

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). John Dies at the End Fire is used to kill the aliens.

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


message 23: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer (blacjak) | 309 comments Welcome! Welcome, Jodi! Thanks for volunteering.


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I would like to do six. I'm not sure which six yet.


message 25: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer (blacjak) | 309 comments 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?


message 26: by Canadian Dragon (new)

Canadian Dragon | 904 comments I like that idea Jennifer sounds interesting


message 27: by Karma (new)

Karma | 119 comments Oops, sorry. I do mean 14.
:)


message 28: by Merja (new)

Merja (merjafrob) | 488 comments Jennifer, I like that idea! Go for it!


I'm here trying to decide which district to "kill" first..


message 29: by Janet (new)

Janet (goodreadscomjanetj) | 784 comments I am going to try for 4 books this time.


message 30: by Meimei (last edited Sep 30, 2014 09:12AM) (new)

Meimei | 101 comments 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 ★★★★


Beauty Queens by Libba Bray Fallen Too Far (Too Far, #1) by Abbi Glines A Game of Thrones (A Song of Ice and Fire, #1) by George R.R. Martin Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles, #1) by Marissa Meyer The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, #1) by J.K. Rowling Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy The Undomestic Goddess by Sophie Kinsella Sister by Rosamund Lupton Cinder (The Lunar Chronicles, #1) by Marissa Meyer Sister by Rosamund Lupton Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Harry Potter, #4) by J.K. Rowling The Cement Garden by Ian McEwan Savages by Don Winslow


message 31: by Jojobean (new)

Jojobean THIRD QUARTER CHALLENGE: HUNGER GAMES
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.


message 32: by Karena (last edited Jul 01, 2014 12:33PM) (new)

Karena (karenafagan) Hi. I think I'll try for 8 for now.


message 33: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer (blacjak) | 309 comments 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!


message 34: by mussolet (new)

mussolet (sovotchka) | 615 comments This challenge sounds fun. I doubt I'll manage 14 but I'll try.


message 35: by Elsbeth (new)

Elsbeth (elsbethgm) | 242 comments I started with a short book for District 4 (fishing - this is about a pearl-fisher): The Pearl.

1/10


message 36: by Karena (new)

Karena (karenafagan) Update. 1/8

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).

Hateship, Friendship, Courtship, Loveship, Marriage: Stories - Print book


message 37: by Canadian Dragon (new)

Canadian Dragon | 904 comments Update 1/4

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.

Dragon's Oath (House of Night Novellas, #1) by P.C. Cast Jeweled encrusted sword


message 38: by Mary-Ann (last edited Sep 25, 2014 04:56PM) (new)

Mary-Ann Smith (marysorangebookcorner) | 182 comments 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 BonesAlice 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


message 39: by Adriana (new)

Adriana | 3888 comments Renegade Magic (Kat, Incorrigible, #2) by Stephanie Burgis

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)

1/14

Does district 8 mean like a pice of clothing (ex. shirt) on a cover and/or a person wearing clothing on a cover?


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Jennifer (blacjak) | 309 comments 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 His Uptown Girl by Gail Sattler , it could be a person who is wearing clothing The Return of the King (The Lord of the Rings, #3) by J.R.R. Tolkien , or it could be something else wearing clothing If You Give a Mouse a Cookie by Laura Joffe Numeroff .

Here are examples that do not work for this category: The Art of War by Sun Tzu (the statue is not actually wearing clothing), The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Hitchhiker's Guide, #1) by Douglas Adams , The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan .

Hope this helps explain it! :) Let me know if you have any other questions.


message 41: by Merja (new)

Merja (merjafrob) | 488 comments 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?


message 42: by Cynthia (new)

Cynthia Corral (pischina) | 87 comments I will try for all 14!


message 43: by Adriana (new)

Adriana | 3888 comments 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.

Stolen Magic (Kat, Incorrigible, #3) by Stephanie Burgis


message 44: by ChrisP (new)

ChrisP Poyner | 387 comments 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:)


message 45: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer (blacjak) | 309 comments 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.


message 46: by Katelyn (last edited Jul 12, 2014 12:20AM) (new)

Katelyn | 73 comments Oh I like this idea. I am going to try 4.

District 11: The Maze Runner (Maze Runner, #1) by James Dashner


message 47: by Brianna Andreda (last edited Sep 03, 2014 01:03PM) (new)

Brianna Andreda | 268 comments 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.
Tangled (Tangled, #1) by Emma Chase Finished: August 11
Drew 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 Fellowship of the Ring (The Lord of the Rings, #1) by J.R.R. Tolkien
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.
The Cuckoo's Calling (Cormoran Strike, #1) by Robert Galbraith Finished: September 1
Cormoran 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.
Becoming Human (Exilon 5 Trilogy, #1) by Eliza Green Finished: July 10
The 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.
Life of Pi by Yann Martel

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.
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho Finished: July 31
Paulo 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).
Dreamcatcher by Stephen King Finished: July 13
This 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.
Embryo by J.A. Schneider Finished July 9
A 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).
Killing Kate by Lila Veen 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.


message 48: by Alissa (new)

Alissa 1/6

District 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


message 49: by ChrisP (new)

ChrisP Poyner | 387 comments 1/5

I'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.


message 50: by Jayden (new)

Jayden (jaydenrayne) | 118 comments Gonna try for all 13 but well see how far I get


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