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Okay...so September beginning we start with the series ^.^

Me too, beginning of September.

heya

Links are here :

LC : https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Gone : https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Here.

Here.

So...should I make the threads? Everyone, in?

I'd like to read the Gone series.

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Yess. Harry Potter fans! Where are you? Welcome to 'The Harry Potter Challenge!'

This challenge is based on one of the greatest series in the history of books, The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling. Join in!

Below are the four Houses of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. You can choose any one or more of these houses, and complete the clues given below to do the challenge.

TIME LIMIT OF THE CHALLENGE

The last date is 31st December, 2015.

THE HOUSES

Gryffindor



Founder : Godric Gryffindor
House Colors : Crimson/Scarlet and Gold
Animal : Lion
Element : Fire
Traits : Bravery, Nerve, Chivalry, Courage, Daring, Strength of Will, Just, Honor, Courteous

Clues :

★Read a book with a lion on the cover.
★Read a book with a scarlet/gold cover.
★Read a book wherein the protagonist performs a great act of courage/bravery.
★Read a book concerning law, wherein a just and fair judgement is passed.
★Read a book wherein a fire incident occurs.
★Read a book by an author whose initials include G.


Ravenclaw



Founder : Rowena Ravenclaw
House Colors : Blue and Bronze
Animal : Eagle
Element : Air
Traits : Intelligence, Wit, Wisdom, Creativity, Originality, Individuality, Acceptance

Clues :

★Read a book with an eagle on the cover.
★Read a book with a blue/bronze cover.
★Read a book wherein the author uses humor/wit/sarcasm in his book.
★Read a book which presents a serious issue in an original way.
★Read a book wherein the protagonist/s can control the air. (Has to be paranormal sorry)
★Read a book by an author whose initials include R.

Hufflepuff



Founder : Helga Hufflepuff
House Colors : Yellow and Black
Animal : Badger
Element : Earth
Traits : Dedication, Hardwork, Fairplay, Patience, Kindness, Tolerance, Loyalty

Clues :

★Read a book with a badger on the cover.
★Read a book with a yellow/black cover.
★Read a book which deals with a person putting in efforts and hard work into something and finally reaching his goals.
★Read a book which presents a dominated person's feelings about tolerance.
★Read a book which follows a journey of the protagonist.
★Read a book by an author whose initials include H.

Slytherin



Founder : Salazar Slytherin
House Colors : Green and Silver
Animal : Serpent
Element : Water
Traits : Resourcefulness, Cunning, Ambition, Leadership Qualities, Self-Preservation, Determination, Cleverness, Fraternity, Power

Clues :

★Read a book with a reptile on the cover.
★Read a book with a green/silver cover.
★Read a book in which the protagonist is portrayed as a very ambitious man.
★Read a book which depicts the story of a power-hungry protagonist.
★Read a book describing a journey by sea.
★Read a book by an author whose initials include S.

Those are the clues you have! Post all queries below. Sign up here!

Happy Reading.

What exactly is a 'Read-a-thon'? A Read-a-thon is basically an encouragement, a pushing force which makes you read more during a particular period than you would have. It's an activity where you set a goal for yourself, and try to complete that goal as quickly as possible.

So, in a read-a-thon, a time limit and a page limit is set. Within that time limit, we try to complete the page/book limit as quickly as possible. The entire point of a read-a-thon is to set high goals for yourself and push yourself to read as much as possible.

For eg, suppose a goal is : 1000 pages, 1 week. Thus, one has to try completing 1000 pages within one week.

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WHAT I HAVE IN MIND FOR THE GROUP

Time limit, I set. Page limit, you decide. Every once in a while, I will set up a time limit and post the dates for a particular read-a-thon in this thread itself. All you have to do is decide on a book limit/page limit for yourself and try your best to complete your goals!

Post all queries and suggestions below.

Happy Reading!

Ok we could read that provided a few more ppl join in :))

I'll send a broadcast by tomorrow, let's see who all come over to this thread :P

And I've read Lunar Chronicles, found it absolutely amazing:))

Oh well okay :D I've always been reluctant to touch touch the princess diaries series...too kiddish and chick-litty I suppose :P

And I've kinda read the first few books of Vampire Diaries tho I could reread again from the start :))

Thank you :))

Princess Diaries hmmm...won't it be a bit too kiddish? :P :/

The clues for the September Monthly Challenge :

September is the Classical Music Month - Read a book in which the protagonist/s is interested in classical music or a classical musician.

September is the National Piano Month - Read a book which has a piano on its cover.

September is the Baby Safety Month - Read a book which begins with the birth of a child.

September is the Self Improvement Month - Read a philosophical book.

September 13th is Grandparent's Day - Read a book in which the protagonist is a grandparent.

September 16th is Collect Rocks Day - Read a book whose cover depicts a picture of rocks OR the sea-shore.

September 25th is National Comic Book Day - Read a comic book.

Complete as many clues as possible! Have fun!

Date : 1st September 2015 - 30th September 2015

Team Read : Series is basically introduced to read and enjoy series - along with others. Just like we have Buddy Reads, where two people decide on a particular book to be read together, similarly this feature will enable a team or group of people to decide upon a series and read it together.

So, how does it work?

-> Members can discuss which series they want to read here
-> If a single series is backed by 4 or more people, then a separate thread for that series will be created and the members who wanted to read that series can start reading and discussing the series.
-> There is no time limit to when the series has to be completed, it depends on the interest and pace of the reader.

Remember! This isn't a challenge with a specific date or time limit. This is just a forum for a group of people wanting to read the same series to come together and read it.

Happy reading!

This is where we can decide which series to read. Let's not fight over this and let's stick to one golden rule : if a single series is backed by 4 or more people, a thread can be created for that series and further discussions about that series can continue there.

There is no time limit to finishing the series, it depends completely on those who are reading it.

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Sarah wrote: "Just, if the favourite genre is young adult we have to read 10 books?! Or just two for YA?"

10, sorry :) Short forms not allowed.