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Yearly Challenge 2025
Sign-ups are open throughout 2025.
The challenge will end on December 31, 2025.
The Challenge
1. Comment here to sign up and I will create a challenge thread for you. You can sign up at any point during the year but only for the months that are left. Example: If you join in January, you will be able to participate in the months January-December. If you join in March, you will be able to participate in the months March-December.
2. Each month, I will post prompts surrounding a specific theme to your thread. There will be 9 prompts each month, divided into 3 levels. For the completion of a level 1 prompt, you will receive 1 point. For level 2, you will receive 2 points and for level 3 it will be 3 points.
To receive each month's Book Award, please complete one prompt in each level. You can complete as many prompts as you want and are able to and in any order. Note that only books completed in the respective months will be accepted.
3. You have 3 free skips throughout the challenge but you can only use one free skip each month. To skip a prompt, please read a book that meets the general guidelines.
If you are out of free skips or want to use another skip in that month, you can either:
- spend 2 points to complete a prompt from a previous month,
- spend 3 points to complete a prompt from the current month twice or
- spend 5 points to read a book that meets the general guidelines.
4. Please make a completion post in your thread using this template:
Book:
Author:
Date completed:
Task:
How it fits:
5. If you don't have a personal point account thread yet, request one here.
Yearly Challenge 2025Sign-ups are open throughout 2025.
The challenge will end on December 31, 2025.
The Challenge
1. Comment here to sign up and I will create a challenge thread for you. You can sign up at any point during the year but only for the months that are left. Example: If you join in January, you will be able to participate in the months January-December. If you join in March, you will be able to participate in the months March-December.
2. Each month, I will post prompts surrounding a specific theme to your thread. There will be 9 prompts each month, divided into 3 levels. For the completion of a level 1 prompt, you will receive 1 point. For level 2, you will receive 2 points and for level 3 it will be 3 points.
To receive each month's Book Award, please complete one prompt in each level. You can complete as many prompts as you want and are able to and in any order. Note that only books completed in the respective months will be accepted.
3. You have 3 free skips throughout the challenge but you can only use one free skip each month. To skip a prompt, please read a book that meets the general guidelines.
If you are out of free skips or want to use another skip in that month, you can either:
- spend 2 points to complete a prompt from a previous month,
- spend 3 points to complete a prompt from the current month twice or
- spend 5 points to read a book that meets the general guidelines.
4. Please make a completion post in your thread using this template:
Book:
Author:
Date completed:
Task:
How it fits:
5. If you don't have a personal point account thread yet, request one here.
Eleanor Graves
Eleanor Graves has been Victoria Donovan’s close friend for decades, a constant presence at the Donovan estate. To outsiders, Eleanor seems the perfect friend—loyal, supportive, and always by Victoria’s side. But beneath her quiet demeanor lies a hidden past. Eleanor was once in love with Richard Donovan, Victoria’s late husband, though she has never spoken of it. Her loyalty to Victoria may be driven by more than friendship, and her lingering feelings for Richard cast a shadow over her intentions.
Task 1: Read a book where hidden feelings complicate friendships.
Task 2: Read a book where a character’s past love influences their present actions.
Task 3: Read a book where loyalty is tested in unexpected ways.
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New Year's Day
Tasks:
1: Read a book set during New Year's Eve or New Year's Day.
2: Read a book with a cover featuring fireworks or a celebration.
3: Read a book about fresh starts or new beginnings.
Stardew Valley
Tasks:
- Read a book about farming or agriculture.
- Read a book about small-town life.
- Read a book about finding happiness and fulfillment.
14. Interactions with Other Cultures - Tschick / Why We Took the Car by Wolfgang HerrndorfHistorically, Germany has been a hub for cross-cultural influences, evident in its diverse cuisine, architecture, and language. Today, Germany's role in the European Union and its commitment to multiculturalism underscore its engagement with global affairs, fostering diplomatic ties, trade partnerships, and cultural collaborations with nations around the world.
a. Read a book with a character from a different cultural background than the MC.
b. Read a book translated from another language, highlighting perspectives from a different culture.
c. Read a book that features a road trip.
6. Cuisine - Die Entdeckung der Currywurst / The Invention of Curried Sausage by Uwe TimmGerman cuisine is characterized by hearty dishes, rich flavors, and a focus on quality ingredients. Staples like Bratwurst, Sauerkraut, and Brezeln (pretzels) are iconic, alongside favorites such as Schnitzel and potato dishes like Kartoffelsalat (potato salad) and Kartoffelsuppe (potato soup). The cuisine varies by region, with Bavaria known for its indulgent meats and sausages, while the north favors seafood and hearty breads like Pumpernickel.
a. Read a book with a food item on the cover.
b. Read a book that includes a reference to a spice or condiment. (short passage and page number)
c. Read a book with a scene set in a restaurant.
12. Geography and Climate - Der Schimmelreiter / The Rider on the White Horse by Theodor StormGermany's diverse geography encompasses lush forests, rolling hills, and expansive plains, with the Rhine and Danube rivers cutting through the picturesque landscape. Situated in Central Europe, Germany experiences a temperate seasonal climate, characterized by mild summers and cold winters, influenced by the North Atlantic Drift and continental air masses.
a. Read a book with a weather-related word in the title (e.g., storm, rain, wind).
b. Read a book with a lighthouse featured prominently in the storyline or on the cover.
c. Read a book that has a map in it.
Chance
Choose a space from Literary Launch to this space that you haven't landed on. You then complete one of the three tasks of that space. You don't go back though, your next roll will be from this Chance space.
Congrats! You completed the Bookopoly Challenge! 15 points and the book award go into your account!
Investigation - Lydia BlackwoodDaniel: “Miss Blackwood, you weren’t invited to the manor that night. Why were you here?”
Lydia: (Flatly) “I came to speak with James. We had unresolved matters.”
Daniel: “Unresolved, like your broken engagement?”
Lydia: (Shrugs) “Call it closure. It wasn’t much of a conversation—he was distracted.”
Daniel: “Distracted by what?”
Lydia: “Business, I think. He mentioned an argument with Maxwell earlier that day.”
Daniel: “Interesting, since you’ve been seen with Maxwell recently. Care to explain?”
Lydia: (Eyes narrowing) “We’re friends, nothing more. That’s irrelevant to James’s death.”
Daniel: “Is it? Maxwell was here that night too.”
Lydia: (Firmly) “I didn’t kill James, Mr. Hunt. I came to talk, and then I left. Check if you don’t believe me.”
Daniel: (Pausing) “For someone seeking closure, you didn’t stay long.”
Lydia: (Softly) “There was nothing left to say. James didn’t deserve this. No one does.”
Daniel: “No, they don’t. But someone thought otherwise.”
Lydia: (Standing) “It wasn’t me. Find whoever did.”
Daniel: (Nods, watching her leave) “I intend to.”
Read a book that meets the general guidelines.
Investigation - Sarah DonovanDaniel: (Looking at her steadily) “Sarah, I understand you and James argued the night before his death. Can you tell me what it was about?”
Sarah: (Huffs, shifting uncomfortably) “It was nothing, really. Just… a difference of opinion. We’re—were—siblings. Arguments happen.”
Daniel: “A difference of opinion that had you both raising your voices? The staff heard shouting from down the hall.”
Sarah: (Rolling her eyes) “Fine. He was being his usual controlling self. He thought he could dictate my life choices, tell me who I should avoid, as if he knew everything.”
Daniel: (Leaning in) “Who did he warn you about, Sarah? Maxwell Carter, perhaps?”
Sarah: (Pauses, her eyes flickering) “Maybe. Maxwell and James had their own issues. I mean, they argued that night too. Did you know that? I wasn’t the only one who found him insufferable.”
Daniel: “I’ll get to Maxwell. For now, let’s stay with you and James. Did he mention why he was so concerned about your choices?”
Sarah: (Nervously) “He just… he thought I was naïve, that I didn’t see what people were really like. James always had this need to control everything—my life included. He never let me live anything down, you know?”
Daniel: “But it was more than that this time, wasn’t it? Something specific triggered him.”
Sarah: (Tightens her arms around herself, lowering her gaze) “Yes, all right? It was about a decision I made with Maxwell. James kept saying Maxwell couldn’t be trusted, that he was out to take advantage of me or something. But maybe he was wrong. Maybe James wasn’t always right, and Maxwell actually understood me better.”
Daniel: (Raises an eyebrow) “So you defended Maxwell. But tell me, Sarah, did James say anything about his business dealings with Maxwell?”
Sarah: (Flinching slightly, her voice quieter) “He… he said Maxwell was becoming a liability. That he couldn’t trust him anymore. I told him he was being paranoid, that he needed to loosen his grip a little.”
Daniel: “Interesting. And how did James take that?”
Sarah: (Shrugs, forcing a bitter smile) “How do you think? He was furious, of course. James didn’t like being told he was wrong. But I didn’t kill him, Mr. Hunt. If you’re looking for someone with more than hurt feelings, maybe you should dig into James’s business relationships.”
Daniel: (Watching her closely) “Don’t worry, Sarah. I’ll speak to Maxwell soon enough.”
Sarah: (Glancing away, her voice barely a whisper) “Good. Maybe he’ll have answers I don’t.”
Read a book that meets the general guidelines.
All threads created
January - New Beginnings
Level 1
✅1. A book by an author you've never read before.
✅2. A book that starts a new series.
✅3. A book by a debut author.
Level 2
1. A book published in 2025.
✅2. A book about personal growth or change.
3. A book with "new," "begin," or "start" in the title.
Level 3
✅1. A book set during the start of a new year or a new season.
✅2. A book set in the future or involving a fresh start.
3. A book recommended by someone else to "start your year right."
January - New BeginningsLevel 1
✅1. A book by an author you've never read before.
2. A book that starts a new series.
3. A book by a debut author.
Level 2
1. A book published in 2025.
✅2. A book about personal growth or change.
3. A book with "new," "begin," or "start" in the title.
Level 3
1. A book set during the start of a new year or a new season.
2. A book set in the future or involving a fresh start.
✅3. A book recommended by someone else to "start your year right."
January - New BeginningsLevel 1
1. A book by an author you've never read before.
2. A book that starts a new series.
3. A book by a debut author.
Level 2
1. A book published in 2025.
2. A book about personal growth or change.
3. A book with "new," "begin," or "start" in the title.
Level 3
1. A book set during the start of a new year or a new season.
2. A book set in the future or involving a fresh start.
3. A book recommended by someone else to "start your year right."
January - New BeginningsLevel 1
1. A book by an author you've never read before.
2. A book that starts a new series.
3. A book by a debut author.
Level 2
1. A book published in 2025.
2. A book about personal growth or change.
3. A book with "new," "begin," or "start" in the title.
Level 3
1. A book set during the start of a new year or a new season.
2. A book set in the future or involving a fresh start.
3. A book recommended by someone else to "start your year right."
