Cheyenne’s Comments (group member since Jun 23, 2013)

Cheyenne’s comments from the Cheyenne's Challenges group.

Okay Talia asked awhile back for a challenge based on Phase 10, so here is what I came up with. In this challenge you will have to complete all 10 phases,starting at phase 1. You can only go onto the next phase once you complete the one before. You can only work on one phase at a time.

The Phases:
• Phase 1: 2 sets of 3
• Phase 2: 1 set of 3 + 1 run of 4
• Phase 3: 1 set of 4 + 1 run of 4
• Phase 4: 1 run of 7
• Phase 5: 1 run of 8
• Phase 6: 1 run of 9
• Phase 7: 2 sets of 4
• Phase 8: 7 books of one color OR( you can do 7 books each a different color)
• Phase 9: 1 set of 5 + 1 set of 2
• Phase 10: 1 set of 5 + 1 set of 3

Each number stands for a different task.
1. Book title starts with A-M (not including A, An, The)
2. #1,2,3,or 4 in a series
3. Books cover is red,pink,purple,orange,or brown
4. A book recommended by a friend
5. Book title starts with N-Z (not including A, An, or The)
6. Location starts with A-M (state, country OR city (real or fantasy))
7. 400+pages
8. Book cover green,blue,yellow, black,or white
9. Authors first name starts with N-Z
10. #5 or higher in a series
11. Authors first name starts with A-M
12. Location starts with N-Z (State, Country, OR city(real of fantasy))



- A “set” is more than one card of the SAME number. For example in phase 1 you could do 1 “set” of #2, which would mean you could read 3 books that are #1 in a series. Then you could do a “set” of #3 and read a book that is red, pink, and one that is orange.

- A “run” is numbers in a row. For example in phase 2 you have to do one set of three AND 1 run of 4(any four numbers in a row). Your run could be numbers 9,10,11,12, and read a book with an authors’s first name between N-Z, a book that is at least #5 in a series,a book with an author’s name between A-M, and a location that starts with N-Z.
-unlike the original game, you can make your run go from 12 back to 1. for example a run of 4 could go 11,12,1,2.

Each “phase” you have a chance for a wildcard. Roll one Dice if you roll a 4, 5, or 6 you get ONE wild card to use in that phase.You only get to roll for a wildcard ONCE at the beginning of each phase.If you roll a 4,5,or 6 you can use your wildcard for ANY book in that phase. This will work on an honesty system so please play fair. =)

-Once you successfully complete a phase, you go on to the next one, until you have completed all 10 phases.

Levels
Easy: 10-20 Characters
Medium: 20-30 Characters
Hard: 30-50 Characters
Very Hard: 50-60 Characters
Wow: All Characters

Characters

Mickey Mouse
1.Read a book with a black cover

Minnie Mouse
1. Read a book with bow on it

Daffy Duck
1. Read a book with a shape-shifter who shifts into any kind of bird

Ariel
1. Read a book with a character that has red hair

Sebastian
1. Read a book with a red cover

Flounder
1. Read a book with a blue or yellow cover

King Triton
1. Read a book with merfolk

Flotsam & Jetsam
1. Read a book with twins

Ursula
1. Read a book with a character who steals

Prince Eric
1. Read a book with a character who is a captain of a ship or in the navy

Belle
1. Read a book with a character that is bookish, likes to read or is smart

Beast
1. Read a book with a beast or any kind of monster

Gaston
1. Read a book where the main male character is an ass

Lumiere
1. Read a book with any source of light on the cover (candles, torch, light bulb, etc)

Cogsworth
1. Read a book that has any kind of time travel

Mrs. Potts
1. Read a book that has a grandma like character

Snow White
1. Read a book about a character who has to run away from their life or a situation

Queen Grimhilde
1. Read a book with witches

Doc
1. Read a book with a character who is a leader of a group, gang, club, business, etc

Grumpy
1. Read a book with a character who is moody

Happy
1. Read a book with a happy character

Sleepy
1. Read a book with a character who is lazy

Bashful
1. Read a book with a character who is shy

Sneezy
1. Read a book with a character who is sick

Dopey
1. Read a book with a character who doesn’t speak or who is clumsy

Peter Pan
1. Read a child’s novel

Tinkerbell
1. Read a book with fairies

Tiger Lily
1. Read a book by a girl who was scorned by love

Wendy Darling
1. Read a book with a really “nice” character

Pinocchio
1. Read a book with a character who has a wish they want/try to fulfill

Dumbo
1. Read a book with a character who doesn’t have any family and tries to find them or a character who has a strange/unconventional job

Cinderella
1. Read a book with a character who is a servant or who has mean sisters

Jac and Gus
1. Read a book with two friends who are inseparable

Alice
1. Read a book with a character who “falls” (willingly or not) in to a secret world
Ex- Bella willingly enters the vampire world

Cheshire Cat
1. Read a book with a mischievous character

Mad Hatter
1. Read a book where a character throws a party of some kind

Aurora/ Briar Rose
1. Read a book with a character who doesn’t know who she/he really is or read a book with a pink cover

Flora, Fauna, Merryweather
1. Read a book that includes pixies/fairies

Prince Phillip
1. Read a book where the main character does anything to get the girl/guy
Ex- In Enshadowed, Isobel lies to her parents and braves the dangerous dream world to get to Varen

Mowgli
1. Read a book where the character lives in a jungle or small village or a book that takes place in Africa

Bagheera
1. Read a book that has a protector like character who protects the main character

Baloo
1. Read a book with a fun loving character

Aladdin
1. Read a book with a character who is from Morocco or any Middle Eastern country or a book that takes place in Morocco/Middle Eastern countries

The Genie
1. Read a comedy/humor book

Jasmine
1. Read a book with a princess

Jafar
1. Read a book with a sorcerer

Rajah
1. Read a book with a character who shape shifts into any feline animal

Mufasa
1. Read a book with a character who is a king/queen or read a book that takes place in a kingdom

Simba
1. Read a book with a prince

Scar
1. Read a book with an African character or that takes place in any African country

Timon & Pumba
1. Read a book about any kind of shape shifter (werewolves are included)

Shenzi, Banzai and Ed
1. Read a book that has a love triangle

Pocahontas
1. Read a book where the character is Native American

John Smith
1. Read a book with a character who moves to a different country

Hercules
1. Read a mythology retelling

Megara
1. Read a book with a character who doesn’t believe in love

Hades
1. Read a book with a blue cover

Philoctetes
1. Read a book that has any mythological beast/creature in it

The Gods
1. Read a book with any kind of god, child of a god or reincarnation of a god

Quasimodo
1. Read a book where a character is deformed or has scars

Esmeralda
1. Read a book with a gypsy in it

Judge Claude Frollo
1. Read a book with a very religious person

Captain Phoebus
1. Read a book with a soldier character in it (can be a soldier from ancient times or modern times)

Victor, Hugo, and Laverne
1. Read a book with gargoyles in it or on the cover

Tarzan
1. Read a book about a character who lives in the “Wild”

Jane
1. Read a book where the character is an artist

Sully & Mike
1. Read a book with any kind of monster

Lilo
1. Read a book set in Hawaii or a character who is Hawaiian

Stitch
1. Read a book with aliens

Nemo
1. Read a book with an orange cover

Dory
1. Read a book with a character who is forgetful or silly

Marlin
1. Read a book with a character who is nervous, overprotective or paranoid

Remy
1. Read a book with a character who is a chef or who likes to cook

Wall-E
1. Read a dystopian or apocalyptic book

Mr. Incredible/Elastigirl/Frozone/Dash/Violet
1. Read a book where the character(s) have super powers

Rapunzel
1. Read a book with a character who kick ass (not necessarily with a frying pan) or a book with a purple cover

Eugene “Flynn Rider” Fitzherbert
1. Read a book with a character who is a criminal, who is accused of a crime, who is in jail/juvie or who served jail/juvie time

Pascal
1. Read a book with a green cover

Merida
1. Read a book that takes place in Scotland or with a character who is Scottish

Mulan
1. Read a book where the main character is chinese or where the setting takes place in China

Mushu
1. Read a book about Dragons

Shang
1. Read a book with a solider who is or become a general or captain

Jack Sparrow
1. Read a book where the main character is a pirate

✿LILAC (Mauve) – State Flower for New Hampshire; "Do You Still Love Me?" – Read a book that takes place in New Hampshire OR a book whose title is a question (ends in a question mark) OR read a book with any of the question words in the title – who, what, when, where, why, how..When a Secret Kills-6/9/13

✿LILAC (Pink) - Youth and Acceptance – Read a “young adult” book OR a book with a pink cover.

✿LILY (White) – Virginity; Purity; Majesty; It's Heavenly to be with You – Read a book with a white cover OR read a book with a character who is pure / innocent / naïve.

✿LILY (Calla) – Majestic Beauty – Read a book whose cover you consider to be beautiful OR read a book about royalty.

✿LILY OF THE VALLEY – Sweetness; Tears of the Virgin Mary; Return to Happiness; Humility; You've Made My Life Complete; beauty; gaiety – Read a book written by an author whose first name is Mary (other forms acceptable – Maria, Marie, Marianne, Mary Kay, etc) OR read a book that makes you cry OR read a book with a main character in his/her 60s.

✿LILY (Tiger) - Wealth; Pride; - Read a book with “TIGER” in the title or a picture of a tiger on the cover OR a book with a character who is wealthy or trying to become wealthy OR a book where a character’s pride gets him/her into trouble.

✿MAGNOLIA – Nobility; Dignity; Splendid Beauty; State Flower for Louisiana and Mississippi – Read a book that takes place in Louisiana or Mississippi OR read a book in which a character does something noble.

✿MARIGOLD – Sacred Affection; Cruelty; Grief; Jealousy – Read a book where a character spends a significant amount of time grieving OR read a book with a character who you consider cruel.

✿NASTURTIUM – Conquest; Victory in Battle; Patriotism - read a book whose cover contains all and only the colors of your country’s flag (So, for the USA, the book must have red, white, and blue BUT no other colors) OR read any book in which a war is occurring.

✿ORCHID - Love; Beauty; Refinement; Beautiful Lady; Chinese Symbol for Many Children - Read a book that has a picture of a woman on the cover OR read a book that features a large family..- The Tutor's Daughter-5/27/13


✿OLEANDER – Beauty and Grace; Caution – Read a book whose title begins with “O” (disregard a, an, the) OR read a book with a graceful character (i.e. ballerina, gymnast).

✿PANSY - Thoughtful Recollection – Read a book in which much of the plot is told as a flashback OR read a book with a cover that is one or two vivid color/s OR a book by an author whose first AND last initial can be found in PANSY.

✿PEONY – Shame; Happy Life; Happy Marriage; Healing; Life; State Flower for Indiana – Read a book in which a wedding is taking place OR read a book whose title contains either the word “HAPPY” or the word “LIFE” OR read a book that takes place in Indiana.

✿PETUNIA – Resentment; Anger; Your Presence Soothes Me – Read a book that makes you angry (i.e. you think a character is making a stupid decision or the writing is horrible) OR read a book that soothes you.

✿POINSETTIA - "Be of Good Cheer" – Read a book that takes place over the holiday season OR a book with a bright red cover.

✿POPPY - Eternal Sleep; Oblivion; Imagination; Dreaminess; State Flower for California – Read a book in the “fantasy” genre OR read a book with the word “DREAM” in the title (any form acceptable – dreaming, dreamt, dreams) OR read a book that takes place in California.

✿ROSE (Red) - Love; Respect; Desire; Courage; State Flower for New York - Read a romance OR a book with LOVE in the title OR a book that takes place in New York.

✿ROSE (pink) - Perfect Happiness; Please Believe Me; Love; Gentility – Read a book with a pink cover OR read a book in which a character has to prove his/her innocence.

✿ROSE (white) - Innocence and Purity; I am Worthy of You; You're Heavenly; Secrecy and Silence; Charm; Reverence; youthfulness – Read a book with a white cover OR read a book with “SECRET” or “SILENCE” in the title.

✿ROSE (Yellow) - Decrease of Love; Jealousy; Try to Care; Infidelity; Joy; Gladness; Friendship; Welcome; Remember Me – Read a book with a yellow cover OR read a book where a character’s jealousy or infidelity ruins a friendship or relationship.

✿ROSE (White on Red) – Unity; Flower Emblem of England – Read a book that takes place in England OR a book with only red and white on its cover.

✿SNAPDRAGON - Deception; Presumption; Gracious Lady – Read a book where a character intentionally deceives others OR read a book with a character who is a titled Lady (i.e. Lady Jane Grey).

✿SUNFLOWER - Pride; Sunshine; homage and devotion; State Flower of Kansas – Read a book with a picture of the sun on the cover OR read a book that takes place in Kansas.

✿SWEET PEA - Good-bye; Departure; Blissful Pleasure; Thank You for a Lovely Time – Read a book that starts with a departure (divorce final, moving to new location, etc.) OR a book with a picture of anything sweet on the cover (candy, dessert, a cute baby, a kitten, etc.)

✿TULIP (Varigated) - Beautiful Eyes – Read a book where eyes or an eye is featured prominently on the cover OR a book with a many-colored cover.

✿TULIP (Yellow) - There's Sunshine in Your Smile – Read a book with a bright yellow cover OR read a book with a smiling face on the cover.

✿TULIP (General) - Perfect Lover; Fame; Flower Emblem of Holland – Read a book about someone famous OR a book that takes place in the Netherlands.

✿VIOLET- Modesty; State Flower for Illinois, New Jersey, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin - Read a book that takes place in Illinois, New Jersey, Rhode Island, or Wisconsin OR read a book where a character is shy or modest OR read a book with a purple cover.

✿WISTERIA – Welcome; Youth and Poetry – Read a young adult or children’s book (still should be > 150pp.) OR read a book with rhyming words within the title and/or sub-title.

✿ZINNIA (MAGENTA) - Lasting Affection – Read a book starring one of your “book crushes,” OR read a book by one of your favorite authors.

✿ZINNIA (WHITE) – Goodness – Read a book with a white cover OR read a book with a character who is intrinsically good.

✿✿✿THE LIST OF FLOWERS - POST 1✿✿✿


✿ASTER - Symbol of Love; Daintiness – Read a book that has a purple cover or read a book that occurs in the Fall.

✿AZALEA - Take Care of Yourself for Me; Temperance; Fragile Passion; Chinese Symbol of Womanhood - Read a book by a female author OR a book in which a character is caring for a someone else OR read a book set in an Asian country. In Harm's Way-5/15/13

✿BACHELOR BUTTON - Single Blessedness – Read a book in the “Christian” genre OR read a book with a single parent (or guardian).

✿BLUEBELL – Delicacy; Humility - Read a book about a character who is humble OR a book with a blue cover.

✿BUTTERCUP – Childishness – Read a book with a character who acts childish OR read a book with a bright yellow cover (not pastel yellow).

✿CAMELLIA (Pink) - Longing for you – Read a book with a pink cover OR a book in which the main character is longing for something (mate, career, money, etc.).

✿CAMELLIA (White) - You're Adorable – Read a book whose cover you think is adorable OR read book that has a main character you would describe as adorable.

✿CARNATION (Pink) – Symbol of Mother’s Day; I'll Never Forget You – Read a book you would give to your mother on Mother’s Day OR read a book where the main character is a mother or expecting her first child.

✿CARNATION (Red) - My Heart Aches For You; Admiration; State Flower for Ohio – Read a book about someone you admire OR read a book by an author you admire OR read a book that takes place in Ohio.

✿CARNATION (Striped) – No; Refusal; Sorry I Can't Be With You; Wish I Could Be With You – Read a book with any striped object on the cover OR read a book where the main character is rejected or rebuffed..-Les Misérables-5/22/13


✿CARNATION (Yellow) - You Have Disappointed Me; Disdain and rejection - Read a book that you would rate 2 stars or less OR read a book someone has been urging you to read, but you don’t think you’ll like it OR read a book with a yellow cover.Wedding Night-6/6/13

✿CHRYSANTHEMUM - You're a Wonderful Friend, Cheerfulness and Rest – Read a book where friendship is a central theme OR a book recommended by a friend..Fly Away-6/15/13

✿CROCUS – Cheerfulness; gladness; attachment – Read a book that cheers you up OR read a book whose title contains the word "SAFFRON" or any other herb or spice [Saffron is derived from the crocus staemens].

✿DAFFODIL - Regard; Unrequited Love; You're the Only One; The Sun is Always Shining When I'm with You - Read a book that makes you feel happy OR a book with the sun on the cover OR a book that takes place in Spring.

✿DAHLIA - Good Taste – Read a book that is on the NY Times best seller list OR a book on any of the GoodReads “popular” lists (Be sure to mention the date you make your selection and which list you chose from).

✿DAISY - Innocence; Loyal Love; gentleness; I'll Never Tell; Purity - Read a book where someone is keeping a secret OR a book where the main character is innocent of accusations being made against them.The Space Between Us-5/24/13


✿EDELWEISS - Daring & Noble Courage – Read a book in the “action” or “adventure” genre OR read a book that takes place in any of the German-speaking countries (Austria, Germany, Switzerland).

✿FORGET-ME-NOT - True Love; Good Memories; State Flower for Alaska – Read a “romance” book OR read a book in which a character is recording his/her memories OR a book that takes place in Alaska.

✿FORSYTHIA – Anticipation – Read a book published in 2013 OR read a book with a deep yellow/gold cover.-A Noble Groom-6/4/13

✿GARDENIA - You're Lovely; Secret Love – Read a book starring your “book crush,” OR read a book with a white cover. Much Ado About Nothing-5/28/13


✿GERANIUM – Stupidity; Folly – Read a book with a main character you consider stupid or foolish OR read a book in which the first letter of EVERY WORD in the title (all words count) can be found in GERANIUM (minimum three-word title).

✿HEATHER - Admiration; Beauty and Solitude - Read a book where a character is alone or feels alone – i.e. widow, divorce, alienation from family or friend OR a book with a lavender cover OR a book that takes place in Scotland.Cinder-5/30/13

✿HIBISCUS - Delicate Beauty; State Flower of Hawaii – read a book whose cover you consider beautiful OR read a book whose cover shows a tea cup, tea pot, or tea tin OR read a book that takes place in Hawaii.

✿HONEYSUCKLE – Happiness; Sweetness of Disposition – Read a book where the main character is generally considered sweet OR read a book with bees on the cover.

✿HYACINTH - Games and Sports; Rashness; Flower Dedicated to Apollo - Read a book that involves a game or sport OR a book with an impulsive character OR a book where someone spends a good deal of time outdoors (landscaper, forest ranger).

✿HYDRANGEA - Thank You for Understanding; Frigidity; Heartlessness; Vanity – Read a book where the main character shows compassion toward another character OR read a book with a cold cover (ice or snow).

✿IRIS - Fleur-de-Lis; Emblem of France; State Flower of Tennessee; Your Friendship Means So Much to Me; Faith; Hope; Wisdom and Valour; My Compliments - Read a book set in France OR a book featuring friendship OR read a book that has the word “HOPE” or “FAITH” in the title OR a book that takes place in Tennessee.

✿JASMINE - Amiability and Cheerfulness – Read a book featuring a princess OR read a book with a character who is amiable / cheerful.

✿LAVENDER – Constancy – Read a book with a main character who heals others (mental, emotional, or physical) OR a book with a lavender cover (not deep, dark purples).

This year, we thought we’d introduce a new challenge for all of you. The idea is to chose 13 genres/categories and read 13 books for each one. The genres are up to you, but if the idea of trying to read 169 books in a year is overwhelming, don't let that stop you. Choose your 13 genres, then choose the number of books per genre that will work for you. You can always increase your goal as the year progresses :)

When you sign up, please post your genres/categories, as your list might inspire someone else to include a category on their list as well!

It’s spring, and that means it’s time to do some spring cleaning! Yeah, I know … cleaning = ick! But this cleaning project should be a bit more fun: Let’s start cleaning out that TBR list! Kudos to Barb for creating this challenge!


1. Read three books that have been on your TBR list for more than a year.

2. Read two books that you added to your TBR list based on a friend’s recommendation.
These need to be from someone you know (real-life or online), NOT recommendations from book sites or magazines/newspapers, etc.

3. Read three books from your TBR list that you need to help catch up in a series (or two).
The books can be from the same series, or from different series, it's up to you.

4. Read two books from the first page of your Goodreads TBR list (sorted in whatever method you choose).

5. Read two books from the last page of your Goodreads TBR list (sorted in the SAME method that you used for task #4).

6. Read two books from your TBR list that are by authors you’ve never read before.

7. Read two books from your TBR list by your favorite author/s.

8. Go through your Goodreads TBR list and delete any books you’re no longer interested in reading. Let us know how many you deleted!

Many of us grumble about all those vowels in spelling challenges, so here’s a spelling challenge with a twist. When you sign up for the challenge, post the Goodreads links to the titles of five of your favorite books. Spell out those titles – but without the vowels! In their place, however, you will substitute other letters.

Go to www.random.org and use the random number generator to choose a number between 1 and 18. The first number you get will indicate the letter you must substitute for all of the As in your titles. Repeat the process to select the letter you must substitute for the Es, Is, Os and Us in your titles. If you get a letter that you’ve already gotten for another vowel, try again! You’ll need to have a different letter substituting for every vowel in your list. When you've made your substitutions, please repost your books titles with the substituted letters in place of the vowels. See message #4 below for a sample sign-up post :)

Then spell out your book titles in the usual manner, using the first letter of a book’s title (excluding A, An and The), the first letter of the author’s first/last name or the first letter of the first/last name of a major character in the book.

EXAMPLE: You choose The Cat in the Hat as one of your five books. Your first randomly-generated number is a 6, so according to the chart below, all of the As in your title would be replaced with Hs. Your next random number is a 10, so your Es would be replaced with Ms. Your remaining random number is another 6, but since you've already used that, you roll again and get 13, so Is in your title would be replaced with Rs. Your new title would look like this: Thm Cht Rn thm Hht.

If you’d like, when you finish your first round, you can start over again with another list of five book titles – maybe five titles by one of your favorite authors?

1 = B
2 = C
3 = D
4 = F
5 = G
6 = H
7 = J
8 = K
9 = L
10 = M
11 = N
12 = P
13 = R
14 = S
15 = T
16 = V
17 = W
18 = Y


CHALLENGE RULES: :
* Books must be at least 150 pages long.
* For each book you read, please indicate the title, the author and the date you finished reading it. If you’re using a character name, be sure to post the character name along with the title, author and date.
* Books may only be used for one task in this challenge, but cross-challenge posting is encouraged : )
* We provide a link to each participant's initial post so you can find your post to update as often as you'd like. When you complete the challenge, please post your entire list as a new message so we can all congratulate you on a job well done :)

17. Red Panda: Read a book with a cover that has a night time scene. OR read a book with a cover(more than 50%) red in colour. OR read a book that has a character that is territorial.

18. Rhinoceros: Read a book with a character that has to run from danger OR read a book with a character that is “thick-skinned” OR read a book with an authors first or last initial can be found in HERBIVOR.

19. Sea Lion: Read a book set in California. OR read a “classic” book. OR read a book with a character that has a pet.

20. Sloth: Read a book with a character that is lazy. OR read a book with a book title starting with a letter found in FOLIVORE.(exclude A, An, The) OR read an authors first, fifth, or eighth published book.

21. Snow Leopard: Read a book with a character that has a cat for a pet. OR read a book with a “secretive” character. OR read a book with an authors first and last initial found in ENDANGERED

22. Stingrays: Read a book with some type of food on the cover. OR read a book with a character that has to defend itself. OR read a book where the first letter of every word in the title can be found in CARTILAGINOUS.

23. Tiger: Read a book that is #1 in a series OR read a book in which the cover has a repeating pattern or is orange(50%) OR read a book in which the first letter of the title(exclude A, An, The) can be found in CARNIVORE.

24. Tortoise: Read a hardcover book. OR read a book with any character that is 65+ OR read a book with a 5 in the publication date.

25. Zebra: Read a book where the cover (more than 50%) is black and/or white OR read a book in which a character panics OR read a book in which the authors first or last initial can be found in MAMMAL.

Bonus: Black Panther: A black panther is typically a melanistic color variant of any of several species of larger cat. In the Americas, wild 'black panthers' may be black jaguars (Panthera onca), while in Asia and Africa, black leopards (Panthera pardus); in Asia, possibly the very rare black tigers (Panthera tigris).

Read a book set in the Americas, Asia or Africa OR a book with a predominantly black cover OR a book with a panther shifter (or any cat shifter) OR a book with a fancy car on the cover OR a book with a tiger in the story or on the cover.

Alligator: The American Alligator is found in the south eastern United States When the alligator’s mouth is closed, the effect is that of a gentle smile. Alligators are generally timid towards humans and tend to walk or swim away if one approaches

• Read a book that takes place in the south eastern United States.(Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia) OR read a book with a happy ending. OR read a book with a shy character.

Cheetah: Large feline, inhabiting Africa and parts of the Middle East. The cheetah can run faster than any other land animal— as fast as 112 to 120 km/h (70 to 75 mp). A Cheetah’s course fur is tan with round black spots.

• Read a book with a cover that some type of repeating circular element ( spots, polka dots, confetti etc.) OR read a book that was so good you couldn’t put it down and you “sped right through it” OR read a book that is set in Africa or the Middle East

Chimpanzee: Also known as a Chimps, communicate in a manner similar to human nonverbal communication, using vocalizations, hand gestures, and facial expressions. In chimpanzee society, the 'dominant male' does not always have to be the largest or strongest male, but rather the most manipulative and political male which can influence the goings on within a group.

• Read a book where a character has a nickname OR Read a book with a manipulative character, or a book with anything to do with politics. OR read a book in which the first letter of the title(omit A, An, The) can be found in PRIMATE

Dwarf Crocodile: smallest crocodile species in the world. Mostly found in western/central Africa. The Adults are a uniform black on their backs and sides with a yellowish underside with black patches. The dwarf crocodile is a slow, timid, and mainly nocturnal reptile.

• Read a book with a cover(more than 50%) that is yellow. OR read a book on your TRB that is the shortest ( this can be less than 150 pages). OR read a book that is slow moving, and you are having a hard time getting into it.

Elephant: Large Mammals that can reach the weight of 7,000kg (15,000 lbs.) They are found mostly in Africa or Southeastern Asia. Elephants are herbivorous and can be found in different habitats including savannahs, forests, deserts and marshes.

• Read a book that takes place in Africa or Asia OR read a book with a character that is a vegetarian OR read a book with a 0,1,5,or 7 in the total page number.

Emperor Penguin: Aquatic, flightless birds that live in Antarctica. The female lays a single egg, which is incubated by the male while the female returns to the sea to feed. Their lifespan is typically 20 years.

• Read a book with a cover that represents cold (ice, snow, winter scene, iced beverage) OR read a book where the father is the main caregiver ( single dad, widowed, stay at home dad) OR read a book with a 0 or 2 in the publication date.

Flamingo: a type of wading bird. They range from light pink to bright red in color, which comes from carotenoid proteins in their diet of animal and plant plankton. Flamingos often stand on one leg, the other tucked beneath the body. The reason for this behavior is not fully understood. There are four flamingo species in the Americas and two species in the Old World( Europe, Asia, Africa).

• Read a book with a cover(more than 50%) pink. OR read a book with a character whose actions or behaviours you just don’t understand. OR read a book with a total page number with a 2 and 4 beside each other ( it can have other numbers as long as the 2 and 4 are together. You could also do 4 than 2.)


Giant Panda: It is easily recognized by the large, distinctive black patches around its eyes, over the ears, and across its round body. They live in mountain ranges in central China. The Giant Panda is an endangered species. Although they are carnivores their diet consists of 99% bamboo.

• Read a book that is set in China OR read a book with a character that saves someone or they have been saved OR read a book that with a cover that is black and white.

Giraffe: The tallest living terrestrial animal. It stands 5–6 m (16–20 ft) tall and has an average weight of 1,600 kg (3,500 lb) for males and 830 kg (1,800 lb) for females. Their distinctive coat has dark patches, which can be orange, chestnut, brown or nearly black in color.

• Read a book that is taller than average (for the sake of this challenge we will say the average height is 8.5inches) OR read a book with a character described as tall. OR read a book with a cover (more than 50%) that is orange.


Gorilla: Largest of the primates. There is typically one dominant male within a gorilla troop. The young gorillas are very playful.

• Read a book that is over 400pgs OR read a book that has an Alpha male type character OR read a young adult book.

Grey Wolf: Largest member of its family. The gray wolf is one of the world's most well researched animals, with probably more books written about it than any other wildlife species.

• Read a book with the main character being the oldest child. OR read a book about a scientist or author. OR read a book with any four-legged animal on the cover.

Grizzly Bear: also known as the North American brown bear. In Canada, there are approximately 25,000 grizzly bears occupying British Columbia, Alberta, the Yukon, the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Ontario and the northern part of Manitoba. Grizzlies are known to be aggressive. Most grizzly bear attacks result from a bear that has been surprised at very close range, especially if it has a supply of food to protect, or female grizzlies protecting their offspring.

• Read a book set in Canada or by a Canadian author. OR read a book with a character that is aggressive. OR read a book that surprised you. (Twists you didn’t see coming, you didn’t think you would like the book but you did, etc.)


Hippopotamus: Third largest type of land mammal. They are semi-aquatic, inhabiting rivers, lakes and swamps. They remain cool by staying in the water or mud; reproduction and childbirth both take place in the water.

• Read a book that is #3 in a series OR read a book that takes place by water OR read a book with an “unkept” character. ( this could be a mechanic who always has oil stains on his clothes, or a character described as scruffy or sloppy)


Kangaroo: Commonly described as the largest from the marsupial family. Kangaroos can mostly be found in Austraila. Female kangaroos carry their young (joeys) in a pouch. Larger kangaroos have adapted much better to changes brought to the Australian landscape by humans, and though many of their smaller cousins are endangered, they are plentiful.

• Read a book that is set in Australia OR read a book with any character that is named Joey (Joe will work but NOT Joseph) Or read a book with a character that has had to adapt to some sort of change.

Koala: an herbivorous marsupial found in Australia. Their colour ranges from silver to chocolate brown. Because of their diet and lack of energy, Koalas will sleep for up to 20 hours a day. They are asocial animals and bonding only exists between mothers and dependent offspring.

• Read a book with a cover (more than 50%) silver or brown. OR read a book with a 0 or 2 in the total number of pages. OR read a book with a character who is a single mother.
Lion: The second largest living cat can weigh as much as 250kg(550lbs). Lions tend to live approx 10-14 years in the wild. A group or family of lions is called a pride.

• Read a book with a 0,2,or 5 in the total number of pages. OR read a book in which one of the characters (doesn’t have to be the main character) is between the ages of 10-14 OR read a book in which the first word of the title(exclude A, An, The) begins with a letter found in PRIDE.

Macaw: long-tailed, often colorful parrot. Macaws are found in Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean. Macaws have large beaks and they mostly eat seeds, nuts, fruits, palm fruits, leaves, flowers, and stems.

• Read a book with a colorful cover (at least 3 different colors) OR read a book that takes place in Mexico, Central America, South America, Caribbean. OR read a book with a character that has a “big-mouth” and gets himself/herself into trouble.


Meerkat: They are small mammals that are primarily insectivores. They live mostly in Southern Africa. They are highly social and live in packs.

• Read a book set in Africa. OR read a book about family. OR read a book with the first letter of every word in the title can be found in INSECTIVORE. (exclude A, An, or And)


Orangutan: Mostly found in Asia. They are one of the most intellectual of the Primates. They are typically reddish/brown in color

• Read a book that takes place in Asia OR read a book with an intellectual character OR read a book with a cover (more than 50%) red or brown.

Owl: most owls are nocturnal, hunting their prey only in the darkness. Most of their hunting strategy comes from stealth and surprise. Owls can rotate their heads and necks as much as 270 degrees (135 degrees in either direction). Owls have fourteen neck vertebrae as compared to 7 in humans which makes their necks more flexible.

• Read a book with a character that is a “night owl” (insomnia, works a night shift etc.) Or read a book with a stealthy character. OR read a book with a 0,2 or 7 in the total number of pages.


Polar Bear: The world’s largest bear and lives within the Arctic Circle. Has many body characteristics adapted for cold temperatures, for moving across snow, ice, and open water, and for hunting the seals which make up most of its diet. The Polar Bear is an enormously powerful predator.

•Read a book that is 400+pages OR read a book that takes place mostly between the months of December-March OR read a book where the first letter of every word(exclude The)in the title can be found in CARNIVORE.

Porcupine: Rodents with a coat of sharp spines, or quills, that defend and camouflage them from predators. Porcupine’s quills are released by contact with them, or they may drop out when the porcupine shakes its body, but cannot be projected at attackers. Porcupines have a relatively high longevity and had held the record for being the longest-living rodent.

•Read a book with a character that comes in contact with someone/something that they know will end bad for them, (relationship, job, situation) but at the time they don’t care. OR read a book that has been on your TBR for longer than a year OR read a book where the first letter of the title(exclude a, an, the) begins with a letter found in RODENT

♚Pocahontas:
Read a book where the protagonist is Native American, loves nature, or displays shamanic powers. You can also read a retelling of Pocahontas.

♚Princess Jasmine:
from Aladdin
Read a book where the protagonist is of Arabic descent or is named Jasmine. You can also read a retelling of Aladdin.

♚Snow White:
Read a book where the protagonist has fair skin and dark hair. Or read a book where the protagonist is German (or of German descent). Read a book where the protagonist has many male friends. You can also read a retelling of Snow White.

♚Aurora:
more commonly known as Sleeping Beauty
Read a book where the protagonist has a curse placed upon her at birth. Or read a book where the main character is unaware of her biological family or where she comes from. You can also read a retelling of Sleeping Beauty.

♚Mulan:
Read a book where the protagonist is Chinese (or of Chinese descent), she must also be able to kick some serious ass. Read a book where the protagonist disguises herself as a man or enlists in the army.

♚Ariel:
from The Little Mermaid
Read a book where the protagonist has red hair, has a lot of sisters, or is a mermaid. Or read a book where the protagonist frequently disobeys her father. You can also read a retelling of The Little Mermaid.

♚Belle:
from Beauty and the Beast
Read a book where the protagonist loves books and reading. Read a book about a protagonist who adores her father or falls in love with a man who is not handsome (he can have scars, be it emotional or physical) or is temperamental . You can also read a retelling of Beauty and the Beast.

♚Esmeralda:
from The Hunchback of Notre-Dame
Read a book where the protagonist is a Gypsy or read a book where the character has a pet goat (this should be interesting). You can also read a retelling of The Hunchback of Notre-Dame.

♚Megara:
from Hercules
Read a book where the protagonist has a low opinion of men and is cynical about love. You can also read a retelling of Hercules.

♚Tiana:
from The Princess and the Frog
Read a book where the protagonist is African American, takes place in New Orleans, or is a waitress or an excellent cook.You can also read a retelling The Princess and the Frog.

♚Cinderella
Read a book about someone who has an evil stepmother, or read a book about someone who has had a difficult life but perseveres with the help of love. You can also read a retelling of Cinderella.

♚Rapunzel:
Read a book where the MC has really long hair or read a book where the MC was kidnapped. You can also read a retelling of Rapunzel.

♚Alice
Read a book where the protagonist lives in a dream world or discovers an alternate (fantasy) world; read a book where the protagonist defies a monarch (preferably a queen). You can also read a retelling of Alice in Wonderland.

♚Jane
from Tarzan
Read a book where the protagonist is an artist; set in Africa or in a rural (out of reach) area; read a book that has a vibrant yellow cover or features someone on the cover dressed in yellow. You can also read a retelling of Tarzan.

♚Tinker Bell
from Peter Pan
Read a book where the protagonist is a fairy ( not to be mistaken with a faerie ). Or, because Tinker Bell doesn't speak, read a book where the protagonist is very shy or has problems communicating . You can also read a retelling of Peter Pan (but it has to feature a Tinker Bell).

Duration:July 1 - As long as you want


Well it seemed like it was time for another CRAZY challenge in this group, and since we are all readers I figured a crazy challenge with genres seemed like a fun thing to do. =)

Below I have listed the most popular genres,(according to Wikipedia) with many different subgenres. (please note I do not read many of these genres, so I used the internet for my information. IF you see a genre that you like and would like to add more subgenres then what is there, by all means, go for it, but I will not be changing the master list.

So this will work like most Spell out challenges, the only catch is for the genre name ONLY you have to read books that fit that specific genre, all the subgenres can be any books. Spell out everything using first word of titles of books (except A, An, and The) Authors first/last initials, Series names, or first/last initial of main character in book.



Here are the rules:
- Please post a partial list when you sign up so that I have something to link your post to.
- Each book must be at least 150 pages long
- Cross challenging is encouraged, re-reads are fine as long as you are actually re-reading the book not skimming.
- When you finish a task, please make sure you have a finished date beside each book.
- You may update as often as you like, but once you are finished, please post the finished challenge in a new message. We all want to be able to congratulate you on a job well done!
- Most important of all…Have fun!! =)

This is a no deadline challenge so pick as many genres as you like.


-Fiction
Action/Adventure
Crime
Fantasy
Horror
Mystery
Romance
Science Fiction
Western
Inspirational

- Non-Fiction

This challenge is all about counting ... sort of :) To complete this challenge you will need to do the following:


1. Read ONE book that has more than 500 pages.
Be sure to tell us how many pages your book has.

2. Read TWO books that you’ve attempted before but gave up on.

3. Read THREE books from the CCC bookshelf.
The book must have been on the bookshelf before you started reading it, and it cannot be a book YOU added :)

4. Read FOUR books that make you laugh.

5. Read FIVE books by your favorite author – must all be the same name.
Be sure to tell us who the author is.

6. Read SIX books written in first person point of view.

7. Read SEVEN books by debut authors – publishing his/her first book since this challenge began.

8. Read EIGHT books set in a country other than your own.
Be sure to tell us what country each book is set in and where you live.

9. Read NINE books with one-word titles.

10. Read TEN books that are #1 in a series.

11. Read ELEVEN books by new-to-you authors.

12. Read TWELVE books from CCC group members’ bookshelves – mix and match as you wish.
Be sure to tell us the group member and the shelf for each book.

13. Read THIRTEEN books that have been recommended by a friend / family member / co-worker -- NOT a magazine/newspaper, etc.
Be sure to tell us who recommended the book.

14. Read FOURTEEN books with covers that are predominantly (more than 50%) your favorite color.
Be sure to tell us your favorite color. You MUST post the book cover!

15. Read FIFTEEN books of your choice.

16. Read SIXTEEN books that are part of a series.
Be sure to tell us what series each book is from, and where it ranks in the series (2nd, 3rd, 10th, whatever).

17. Read SEVENTEEN books published in 2011, 2012 or 2013.
Be sure to tell us what year each book was published.

18. Read EIGHTEEN books that are stand-alones.

19. Read NINETEEN books whose titles start with A, An or The.

20. Read TWENTY books in your favorite genre – choose just ONE genre.
Be sure to tell us which genre you chose.


CHALLENGE RULES: :
♦ If you want to participate in a challenge, please sign up by posting at least a partial list of the challenge requirements. This gives us a post to link you to, which you can use to update your books as the challenge progresses.

♦ Books must be at least 150 pages long and may only be used for one task in this challenge. However, cross-challenge posting is encouraged :)

♦ For each book you read, please indicate the title, the author and the date you finished reading it. If the task calls for an item or color on the cover, include a link to the book cover. If it’s not obvious from the book title or cover, be sure to explain how your book fits the task. If you don’t, you won’t get credit for completing that task. If you don’t know how to post a link to the book title, cover or author, see the instructions here: Add a link to the book title, book cover and/or author

♦ If you want the challenge moderator to verify your books as you post updates, please copy/paste your update into a new message. If you do this while you still have the Edit window open, it will copy all of your formatting, etc. too. We don’t have time to scroll back through the entire thread looking for "message #15," or to follow links back to an original post.

♦ When you complete the challenge, please post your entire list as a new message to make it easier for everyone to see what you’ve read :) If you don’t repost your list, your name will not be added to the list of those who have completed the challenge.

Duration: Ongoing, no deadline, sign up at any time

Rules: All formats are acceptable, but must be at least 150 pages in length. Please disregard “a”, “an” and “the” when working with a book title. You may post your list in advance, or post as you go. Changes can be made to your list at any time. Re-reads are allowed as long as you re-read the entire book – no skimming, please.

When signing up for the challenge please remember that “I’m in”, or I’ll post list later” does not work for the sign up. You MUST post at least a partial list. All other posts regarding sign up will be deleted.

It is not necessary to post an update - this is optional. However, we all like to see what everyone else is reading for a challenge, so updates now and then are very helpful. An update is a repost of your original list showing book title/author links along with the dates read.

When you’ve completed a level or the challenge entirely, you MUST repost your original list showing the book title/author links and dates read for each book.


Here’s the scoop: There are four colors – three levels to the challenge:

Level One: Spell-it-Out: Using the first letter of a book’s title or the first/last letter of the author's name, spell out each of the four colors.

Level Two: Scavenger Hunt: Read a book that fits each task listed below for each respective color.

Level Three: Complete both level one and two.


These are the beautiful colors we have to work with, and the tasks:

1. Nothin’ Mousie ‘Bout It – Read a book with the letters MOUSIE found in the title; OR a book with something that sparkles on the cover (jewelry, diamonds, stones, etc); OR a book with an “M” title (title begins with “M”); OR the first book in a series .

2. I’m All Ears – Read a book with a body part found on the cover – preferably ears (this is not the entire body or the torso, but the hand, foot, etc.); OR a book with a blue or purple cover; OR an “I” book; OR the second book of a series.

3. If You Moust, You Moust – Read a book with the word “Must” in the title; OR a book with a predominantly pink cover; OR book # 1 or #5 from a list (your TBR, CIGURL, 1001 Books, or any list of your choice – be sure to post the list you choose); OR the third book of a series.

4. The Color of Minnie – Read a book with a red dress, polka dots, or a mouse on the cover; OR a book with the color “red” in the title; OR an “M” author (author’s first or last name begins with “M”); OR the fourth book in a series.


ETA: If you are doing option three, you may double dip (as Teresa in Ohio refers to it), using the books you read for option 2 (scavenger) for option 3 (spell) as well.

ETA: For "Nothin' Mousie 'Bout It" - the task description for something sparkly pink on the cover has been changed to something that sparkles on the cover (jewelry, diamonds, stones, etc).

Now, as OPI says…"Who wants a Minnie-cure"?

Duration: Six months from the date you sign up

This challenge will have three parts.

Part one: Pick your favourite Disney movie from the list and spell it out, using ONLY the first word in the book's title.-disregard A,An and The.

Part two: Find your movie on the list below. Read one book for each character from the Disney movie, using only the first name of a main character from your book. The first letter of the Disney character and the first letter of the character from your book must match. If the character has a name with two parts(ex. Snow White), you only have to read a book with a main character that starts with S.

Example: (one book/character)
Beauty- Beatrice-Divergent
Gaston-Gale-The Hunger Games

Part Three: Using the link below, pick a song from the soundtrack of your Disney movie. Spell out the whole song title( even the parts in parentheses) with one book/letter- Use ONLY authors first or last initials. Ex. If you choose Snow White as your movie, and the song "The Silly Song (The Dwarfs' Yodel Song)" you would have to spell out the whole song, including both "The". If you chose "Animal Friends/With a Smile and a Song" as your song, again you would have to spell out the whole song including the "and" and "A's".

Use the same movie for all three parts, but once you finish your movie, feel free to pick a new one and start again.

Here are the general rules:
- Each book must be at least 150 pages long

-You can use the same book for parts 1, 2, and 3, but you can only use each book once per part.

- When you finish a task, please make sure you have a finished date beside each book.

- You may update as often as you like, but once you are finished, please post the finished challenge in a new message. We all want to be able to congratulate you on a job well done!

Have Fun!!

ETA: For Part 2- You many use the same character name as long as it is a different book each time. For example if I picked the movie Aladdin. I need an "A" for Aladdin and Abu. If I'm reading Anne of Green Gables and Anne of Avonlea I can use Ann Shirley for both "A's".

MOVIE CHOICES
101 Dalmatians
Aladdin
Alice in Wonderland
Bambi
Beauty and the Beast

o Belle
o Beast
o Gaston
o Lumiere
o Cogsworth
o Mrs.Potts
o Chip
o Maurice
o Lefou
o Monsieur D’Arque
o Philippe
o Wardrobe
o Bimbettes
o Stove
o Featherduster
o Footstool
o Baker
o Bookseller
Cinderella
Jungle Book
Lady and the Tramp
Lion King
Sleeping Beauty
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
The Little Mermaid
Robin Hood

This challenge is all about opposites. For each pair of opposites, you will read TWO books.

CHALLENGE RULES: :
* Unless otherwise noted, books must be at least 150 pages long.
* For each book you read, indicate the title, the author and the date you finished reading it. Include a link to the book title, and if the task involves the author in any way, include a link to the author as well.
* If the task calls for an item on the cover, include a link to the book cover. If it’s not obvious from the book title or cover, be sure to explain how your book fits the task. If you don't, you won't get 'credit' for completing the task.
* Books may only be used for one task in this challenge, but cross-challenge posting is encouraged :)
* We provide a link to each participant's initial post so you can find your post to update as often as you'd like. When you complete the challenge, please post your entire list as a new message to make it easier for everyone to see what you've read. If you don't repost your list, you won't be included in the list of those who have completed the challenge.



1. HOT – COLD
* Read a book set in a hot climate or in the summer AND
* Read a book set in a cold climate or in the winter
If you use the climate option, be sure to tell us where the book takes place

2. MALE – FEMALE
* Read a book in which the main character is male AND
* Read a book in which the main character is female

3. OLD – NEW
* Read the book that’s been on your TBR list the longest AND
* Read the book that’s the newest addition to your TBR list (or the newest addition you can obtain)

4. FAMOUS – UNKNOWN
* Read a book by an author who has written more than 10 books AND
* Read a book by an author who has published only one book
Tell us how many books the 'famous' author has published.

5. YOUNG – OLD
* Read a book with a main character under 18 years old AND
* Read a book with a main character over 60 years old

6. BLACK – WHITE
* Read a book with a mostly black cover AND
* Read a book with a mostly white cover
Remember to include links to both covers!

7. HEAVY – LIGHT
* Read the longest book on your TBR list AND
* Read the shortest book on your TBR list - This can be an exception to the 150-page requirement

8. BACKWARD – FORWARD
* Read a book set at least 30 years in the past AND
* Read a book set at least 30 years in the future
Tell us the year in which the book takes place

9. BEST – WORST
* Read the highest-rated book on your Goodreads TBR list AND
* Read the lowest-rated book on your Goodreads TBR list
Tell us what the ratings are and whether or not you agree with them

10. DAY – NIGHT
* Read a book with a daytime image on its cover AND
* Read a book with a nighttime image on its cover
Remember to include links to both covers!

11. CLEAN – DIRTY
* Read a book whose cover has NO art, only text indicating the title and author AND
* Read a book with a very cluttered cover
Remember to include links to both covers!

12. DEAD – ALIVE
* Read a book by an author who has died AND
* Read a book by an author who is still living
For the first option, tell us when the author died.

13. BEFORE – AFTER
* Read a book published before you joined Goodreads AND
* Read a book published after you joined Goodreads
Remember to tell us when the books were published and when you joined Goodreads

14. TOP – BOTTOM
* Read the book that’s on the top of your TBR pile AND
* Read the book that’s on the bottom of your TBR pile
It's up to you to determine what's at the top and bottom of your pile :)

15. UP – DOWN
* Read a book #10 or higher in a series AND
* Read a book #5 or lower in a series
Remember to tell us where the books fall in their respective series!

16. NEAR – FAR
* Read a book set in a location that’s close to your home AND
* Read a book set in a location far away from your home
Remember to tell us where you live, and where the books are set

17. GOOD – BAD
* Read a book with a character who is intrinsically good AND
* Read a book with a nasty, bad character

18. SUN – MOON
* Read a book with the sun or a sunny scene on the cover AND
* Read a book with a moon and/or stars on the cover
Remember to include links to both covers!

19. UPSTAIRS – DOWNSTAIRS
* Read a book in which a main character is wealthy AND
* Read a book in which a main character is very poor

20. LIGHT – DARK
* Read a book with a light-colored cover AND
* Read a book with a dark-colored cover
Remember to include links to both covers!

21. LONG – SHORT
* Read a book with a title that has 6 or more words AND
* Read a book with a one-word title
ALL words count for both options!

22. HAPPY – SAD
* Read a book with a happy ending AND
* Read a book with a not-so-happy ending

23. FREEZE – MELT
* Read a book with ICE or SNOW on the cover or in the title AND
* Read a book with FIRE on the cover or in the title
If you’re using the cover option, remember to include links to both covers! If you're using the title option, the words must be an EXACT match - no variations, no compound words

24. SMOOTH – ROUGH
* Read a book with a character who is a smooth operator AND
* Read a book with a really rough character
Explain how the character fits the task

25. NORTH – SOUTH
* Read a book set in a country north of the equator AND
* Read a book set in a country south of the equator
Tell us which country the book is set in; if the equator goes through the country, you'll need to determine if most of the story is set north of or south of the equator :)

26. ALWAYS – NEVER
* Read a book with ALWAYS in the title AND
* Read a book with NEVER in the title
Must be exact matches!

27. BIG – SMALL
* Read a book set in a big city AND
* Read a book set in a small town

28. PAST – PRESENT
* Read a book that was recommended to you ages ago AND
* Read a book that’s been recommended to you recently

29. PRETTY – UGLY
* Read a book with a pretty cover AND
* Read a book with an ugly cover
YOUR opinion is what matters here, but remember to include links to both covers!

30. FRIEND – FOE
* Read a book by one of your favorite authors AND
* Read a book by an author you’ve been avoiding

31. HARD - SOFT
* Read a hardcover book (or an e-book) AND
* Read a softcover (paperback) book

32. ADD - SUBTRACT
* Read a book that you wish had been longer (you'd add pages) AND
* Read a book that you wish had been shorter (you'd subtract pages)

33. FIRST - LAST
* Read an author's first published book AND
* Read an author's last published book - this can be an author's final book, or his/her most recently-published book
Tell us the year each book was published.

34. HEAD - TOE
* Read a book with a person's head on the cover - only from the shoulder/s up AND
* Read a book with a person's foot or feet on the cover - only from the knee/s down
Remember to include links to both covers!

35. LAUGH - CRY
* Read a book that makes you laugh AND
* Read a book that makes you cry

36. WORK - PLAY
* Read a book with a character who is a workaholic AND
* Read a book with a character who is a playboy or behaves as a playboy would

37. EAST - WEST
* Read a book set in a location east of where you live AND
* Read a book set in a location west of where you live
NOTE: You can't go more than halfway around the world in your definitions of east and west :)
Be sure to tell us your home state/province (or country for our international friends) and where the book is set

38. INSIDE - OUTSIDE
* Read a book with a main character who works primarily indoors (home decorator, office worker, stay-at-home parent, etc.) AND
* Read a book with a main character who works primarily outdoors (park ranger, farmer, landscaper, etc.)
Be sure to tell us what the characters' careers are and how they qualify for this task

39. POSITIVE - NEGATIVE
* Read a book that leaves you with a positive impression (a book that you would rate 4 or 5 stars) AND
* Read a book that leaves you with a negative impression (a book that you would rate 1 or 2 stars)

40. WET - DRY
* Read a book with rain or snow on the cover
* Read a book with a desert or barren-looking landscape on the cover
Remember to include links to both covers!

41. THEN - NOW
* Read a book that takes place anytime prior to the year you were born AND
* Read a book that takes place in the present - for the purposes of this task, "present" will be defined as the years 2010 - the current year
Remember to include the year in which each story is set and for the first task, the year you were born.

42. MEEK - BOLD
* Read a book with a main character who is meek AND
* Read a book with a main character who is bold
It's up to you to define 'meek' and 'bold,' but remember to explain how your characters qualify for this task

43. TRAGEDY - COMEDY
* Read a book that involves a tragedy of some sort AND
* Read a book shelved on Goodreads as comedy or humor

44. YES - NO
* Read a book you would recommend to another reader AND
* Read a book you would NOT recommend
Tell us why you would or would not recommend the book

45. REAL - IMAGINARY
* Read a book set in the real world AND
* Read a book set in an imaginary world

46. FRONT - BACK
* Read a 'normal' book that is read from front-to-back, in the traditional sense AND
* Read an authentic Japanese manga book, that is read from back-to-front - This can be an exception to the 150-page minimum

47. HERO - VILLAIN
* Read a book told from the hero's point of view AND
* Read a book told from the villain's point of view

48. SON - DAUGHTER
* Read a book in which a main character has a son AND
* Read a book in which a main character has a daughter

49. CHEAP - EXPENSIVE
* Read a book that you got for a cheap price or for free
* Read a book that was expensive
It's up to you to define 'expensive,' but please explain your definition to us

50. LEFT - RIGHT
* Read a book in which a main character is in a 'left-brain' career -- scientist, mathematician, engineer, etc. AND
* Read a book in which a main character is in a 'right-brain' career -- writer, artist, musician, etc.
Be sure to tell us what the characters' careers are and how they qualify for this task

Rules
1. There are 34 fairy tales to choose from
2. Rereads are fine as long as they are actually reread.
3. You can put books on your list that have not come out yet as long as the book will come out during your duration of the challenge
4. When finished reading a book, you can cross it out or simply put the date you finished reading
the book next to the title
5. If you decide to watch a movie, give a sentence or two about if you liked/disliked the movie and why
6. Rate the book or movie!

Fairy Tales

Aladdin
1. Read the original Aladdin fairy tale from the Arabian Nights
Tale: Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp
2. Read any retelling of Aladdin
3. Read a book that has sorcery or magic in the book
4. Watch any Aladdin movie whether it’s the Disney version or another version

The Arabian Nights
1. Read the original Arabian Nights fairy tale
2. Read a retelling of the Arabian Nights
3. Read a book that takes place in India or the Middle East

Bambi
1. Read the original novel “Bambi, a Life in the Woods” by Felix Salten
2. Read a book that has animals or a forest in it
3. Watch the Disney movie Bambi

Beauty and the Beast
1. Read the original Beauty and the Beast fairy tale
2. Read any retelling of Beauty and the Beast
3. Read a book that has a werewolf or shape shifter in it
4. Watch a Beauty and the Beast Movie whether it is the Disney version or another version

Bluebeard
1. Read the original Bluebeard fairy tale
2. Read a retelling of the Bluebeard fairy tale
3. Read a book with a serial killer in it

Chicken Little/Henny Penny
1. Read an apocalyptic book (End of the World)
2. Read a dystopian book (Life After the End of the World)

Cinderella
1. Read the original Cinderella fairy tale from the Grimm Brothers
2. Read any retelling of Cinderella
3. Read a book with a princess in it (it can be a princess of a made up land or a real princess in a historical fiction book)
4. Watch a Cinderella movie whether it’s the Disney movie or other version (ex- Ever After movie)

Cupid and Psyche
1. Read the original Cupid and Psyche Greek myth
2. Read any retelling of Cupid and Psyche
3. Read a love story or a romance book

The Elves and the Shoemaker
1. Read the original Elves and the Shoemaker fairy tale from the Grimm Brothers
2. Read a book that haves Elves in it
3. Read a book where the character loves shoes

The Emperor’s New Clothes
1. Read the original Emperor’s New Clothes by Hans Christian Anderson
2. Read a book where fashion/clothes plays a major role
3. Read a book that has an emperor in it
4. Watch Disney’s The Emperor’s New Clothes movie

The Frog Prince/ The Princess and the Frog
1. Read the original Frog Prince fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm
2. Read any retelling of the Frog Prince
3. Watch any Frog Prince movie whether it’s the Disney version or another version

The Gingerbread Man
1. Read the original Gingerbread Man tale along with any other retelling of the story
2. Read a book with a dessert on the cover
3. Read a book where the character is a chef or baker or owns a bakery

Goldilocks and the Three Bears
1. Read the original Goldilocks and the Three Bears tale
2. Read a book where the main character had blond hair
3. Read a book that takes place in the wilderness or in a forest

Hansel and Gretel
1. Read the original Hansel and Gretel fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm
2. Read a retelling of the Hansel and Gretel tale
3. Read a book that has twins, a character who is close with their siblings or a character who is close to any family members/friends who they consider family

Jack and the Bean Stalk
1. Read the original Jack and the Bean Stalk fairy tale
2. Read a retelling of Jack and the Bean Stalk
3. Read a book that has to do with giants

King Arthur and His Knights
1. Read the original King Arthur tales by Sir Thomas Malory
2. Read any retelling of King Arthur or any other of his knights
3. Watch a movie about Kings Arthur or any of his knights (Ex: Disney’s The Sword in the Stone; King Arthur (2004); Tristan and Isolde (2006), etc.)

The Lion King
1. Read the original The Lion King tale
2. Read a book where the character has a pet
3. Read a book with shape shifters
4. Watch Disney’s the Lion King movie

The Little Mermaid
1. Read the original The Little Mermaid fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson
2. Read any Retelling of the Little Mermaid
3. Read any book that has mermaids or sirens in it
4. Watch any The Little Mermaid movie whether it’s the Disney version or another version

Mulan
1. Read the original Chinese Mulan legend
2. Read any retelling of Mulan
3. Read any book that takes place in China or whose character is Chinese
4. Watch Disney’s Mulan movie

The Nightingale
1. Read the original Nightingale fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson
2. Read a book where the main character is a singer or has a beautiful voice
3. Read a steampunk book

The Nutcracker and the Mouse King
1. Read the original Nutcracker tale by E.T.A. Hoffmann
2. Read a book where the character is a ballerina
3. Read a book that takes place during the Christmas season
4. Watch a ballet version of the Nutcracker

The Princess and the Pea
1. Read the original Princess and the Pea fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson
2. Read any retelling of the Princess and the Pea
3. Read a book where the character has trouble sleeping – any reason for lack of sleep for the character is fine

Puss in Boots
1. Read the original Puss in Boots fairy tale
2. Read a book where the character has a pet cat
3. Read a book with a shape shifter who turns into any cat/feline species

Rapunzel
1. Read the original Rapunzel fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm
2. Read any retelling of Rapunzel
3. Watch Disney’s Tangled movie

Red Riding Hood
1. Read the original Red Riding Hood fairy tale from the brother Grimm
2. Read a retelling of Red Riding Hood
3. Read a book with a red cover
4. Watch a Red Riding Hood movie (ex- 2012 movie of the same name)

Robin Hood
1. Read the original Robin Hood tale
2. Read any retelling of Robin Hood or any of his merry men
3. Read any book with a thief in it
4. Watch any movie about Robin Hood (ex- Disney’s Robin Hood; Robin Hood (2012))

Rumpelstiltskin
1. Read the original Rumpelstiltskin tale from the Brothers Grimm
2. Read any retelling of Rumpelstiltskin
3. Read a book where the main character is pregnant
4. Read a book with a yellow or gold cover

Sleeping Beauty
1. Read the original Sleeping Beauty fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm
2. Read any retelling of Sleeping Beauty
3. Read a book that has a witch in it
4. Watch a Sleeping Beauty movie whether it’s the Disney movie or another version

The Snow Queen
1. Read the original Snow Queen fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson
2. Read any retelling of the Snow Queen
3. Read a book that takes place somewhere cold or with snow
4. Read a book with a white cover

Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
1. Read the original Snow White fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm
2. Read any retelling of Snow White
3. Read a book with a girl with black hair on the cover
4. Watch any Snow White Movie whether it’s the Disney version or another Version (ex- Snow White and the Huntsman)

Snow White and Rose Red
1. Read the original Snow White and Rose Red tale from the Grimm’s Brothers
2. Read any retelling of Snow White and Rose Red
3. Read a book that has a rose on it
4. Read a book with sisters in it

Thumbelina
1. Read the original Thumbelina fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson
2. Read a book where the character is small or short
3. Read a book with fairies in it

The Twelve Dancing Princesses
1. Read the original The Twelve Dancing Princesses fairy tale from the Brothers Grimm
2. Read any retelling of The Twelve Dancing Princesses
3. Read a book where a party, dance or prom is a major part of the plot

The Ugly Duckling
1. Read the original Ugly Duckling fairy tale by Hans Christian Anderson
2. Read a book where the character is “ugly”
3. Read a coming of age book