Allison’s Comments (group member since Jan 02, 2015)

Allison’s comments from the The Reading Challenge Group group.

This maxi challenge is for those who want to explore the genre of Fantasy.

This can include any kind of fiction that has magic or paranormal elements, or that is set in a fictional location (excluding Sci Fi settings such as the future or space - unless there is a significant magic or paranormal focus).

Level 1 - Linger with Elves (2 Books)
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Level 2 - Fly with Dragons (4 Books)
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Level 3 - Eat the Food in Faerie (7 Books)
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Level 4 - Go on a Quest to Save the World (10 Books)
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Level 5 - Explore Another World (15 Books)
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This maxi challenge is for those who want to explore the genre of Historical Fiction in more depth.

Historical Fiction for our purposes is defined as anything set in the past, in a time that the author did not directly experience.

You can choose to complete this challenge a few different ways:

- Focus on a single time-period
- Focus on a different time-period for each level (your choice)
- Read anything you want as long as it's historical


Level 1 - Ancient Ancestors (2 Books)
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Level 2 - Medieval Mayhem (4 Books)
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Level 3 - Days of Empire (7 Books)
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Level 4 - Wars of Old (10 Books)
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Level 5 - The Past is the Past (15 Books)
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Explore the Mystery genre. This can also include suspense and thriller. Put together clues and chase down villains, because the game is now afoot!

Level 1 - Break the Code (2 Books)
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Level 2 - Shadow the Suspect (4 Books)
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Level 3 - Crack the Case (7 Books)
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Level 4 - Chase the Villain (10 Books)
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Challenge yourself to read some authors that are new to you. Maybe there's an author or two you've been meaning to try for a long time. Don't let them linger on your TBR any longer!

Level One: Test the Waters (1 New Author)
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Level Two: Wade in the Shallow End (3 New Authors)
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Level Three: Take a Swim (6 New Authors)
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Level Four: Dive Right In (10 New Authors)
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How to Play

- Roll 2 dice to move around the board. You can use regular or electronic dice. Click here for electronic dice.

- Read a book for the genre, category, or theme of the square you land on before rolling again. You may plan up to one roll in advance.

- Choose books from your existing shelves if you can (real or virtual).

- If you need ideas, ask!

- If you land on a "Partner Pick" square, request in the game thread for someone to choose a book for you to read from one of your shelves (please provide the link to your shelf).

- If you are choosing a book for another player, select from their existing shelves. You may offer a choice of up to 3 books.

- One round is complete when you pass GO. You can play as many times as you like.

- If you find that you're unable to finish a book, you can forfeit the turn by asking for a Partner Pick substitute.

➜ Click here for electronic dice

The Board

GO - Read the book on your shelf that matches the number rolled

Dark Blue - Genre: Classic
Partner Pick - Chosen from your shelf by another player
Dark Blue - Genre: Fantasy or Sci Fi (Can also include Paranormal / Dystopia / Horror)
Library Fine - A borrowed book
Railroad - Travel Afar: Featuring a journey
Light Blue - Theme: Relationships
Chance - Sort your shelf by "Random" and read the first book
Light Blue - Theme: Purpose, War, Survival
Light Blue - Theme: Tradition & Change

Book Ban - Read a book you've been putting off for a long time, or finish a book that you've previously abandoned

Purple - Category: Published this year
Electric Co - In a setting that's new to you
Purple - Category: Recommended to you
Purple - Category: Part of a series
Railroad - Travel Along: Set in a different time (past or future)
Orange - Genre: YA, Middle Grade, or Children's
Partner Pick - Chosen from your shelf by another player
Orange - Genre: Mystery
Orange - Genre: Historical Fiction

Book Sale! - Book by a favorite author, or an old favorite

Red - Category: Highest number of ratings on your shelf
Chance - Sort your shelf by "Random" and read the first book
Red - Category: Book with the highest average rating on your shelf
Red - Category: The shortest book on your shelf
Railroad - Travel Abroad: Set in a different country
Yellow - Theme: Nature
Yellow - Theme: Society
Library Fine - A borrowed book
Yellow - Theme: Times of Life (e.g. childhood, young-adulthood, mid-life, old age, etc.)

Go to Book Ban!

Green - Category: Most recently added to your shelf
Green - Category: On your shelf the longest
Partner Pick - Chosen from your shelf by another player
Green - Category: The longest book on your shelf
Railroad - Travel Away: Set in another world
Chance - Sort your shelf by "Random" and read the first book
Blue - Genre: Contemporary Fiction
Water Works - By an author that's new to you
Blue - Genre: Award winner

Mini challenges are shorter to help keep your reading fresh and spontaneous, or to give you a quick option if you're short on time.

These challenges will be posted seasonally throughout the year and have a time limit.

How to Join

*Simply state your goal in the challenge thread and comment when you've completed the challenge.

*Books may not be used for more than one mini challenge, but can be cross-posted with maxi challenges.

*We also recommend using the Personal Thread Folder to track all of your challenges in one place.

Questions?

Questions about the Mini Challenges in general can be asked here, and any new challenge ideas are also welcome.

Questions about specific challenges should be asked within the challenge thread.

Maxi challenges are intended to inspire you with a variety of ways to meet your reading goals throughout the year.

*Some challenges last all year. These can be joined at any time and completed more than once.

*Some challenges are only available for a limited time. This will be stated in the description.

How to Join

*Simply state your goal in the challenge thread. There are levels for everyone, whatever your time commitment.

*You can use the same book across multiple challenges.

*Remember to come back to let us know how you're doing throughout the year.

*We also recommend using the Personal Thread Folder to track all of your challenges in one place.

Questions?

Questions about the Maxi Challenges in general can be asked here, and any new challenge ideas are also welcome.

Questions about specific challenges should be asked within the challenge thread.

Eileen wrote: "I need another partner pick, lol! ..."

Eileen, I've enjoyed Julie Berry's books before and didn't know about this one until I saw it on your shelf! I had to pick it for you.

Dani wrote: "Finished!!"

High five!!

Sonya, that's really great! I've managed to cut down on buying books quite a bit, but definitely could still do better.

Eileen wrote: "Hey all, I need another partner pick. Can someone look through my horror section and find a book I haven't read before?"

Eileen, I've heard that Dean Koontz is good, although I'm not really a horror reader so I can't speak from experience. So I pick Prodigal Son for you. I hope you like it!

That's fantastic Brenda!

Congrats, Brenda!

Welcome to the challenge, Brenda. Enjoy!

Dystopia sounds perfect for the society theme!

Eileen wrote: "Would someone mind picking three possibilities from my Historical fiction category that I have not yet read? Thank you!"

Hi Eileen - definitely not too late to start! Here are 3 for you to choose from:

Great work, Rosemarie!

Wow, good luck Sonia!

Well done, Rosemarie! I hope you enjoyed the journey.