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I'm in for this oneGOAL: Embraced 25+
Moderators of NBRC wrote: "Q wrote:For this challenge round, the books won't change. Pick..."
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2017 CHALLENGES MONTHLY CHALLENGES:
YEARLY CHALLENGES:
Cleaning out the TBR Closet 2017
Planninh vs Achieving Challenge
50 States Challenge
February 5, 2017 - February 5, 2018
Books to Movies Challenge
February 5, 2017 - February 5, 2018
Love Qoute Mad Libs
February 5,2017 - February 5, 2018
1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die
February 6, 2017 - February 6, 2018
Jane Austen Yearly Challenge
February 6, 2017 - February 6, 2018
Exploring GR Historical Fiction
October 1, 2017- September 30, 2018
OPEN ENDED CHALLENGES:
Disney Princess Challenge
Reading University Challenge
Harry Potter Sorting Hat Challenge
Books about Books Challenge
The Twelve Tower Challenge
Sushi Train challenge
NBRC Exploring GR Historical Fiction Message #12
October 1, 2017 - September 30, 2018
Goal: Adventurer
0/26+ Completed
Are the books listed going to be the ones for the whole challenge or will others be added throughout?
Im up to 7
I've only read 4 and currently reading one. Maybe I'll catch a few more this year. I do have plans for a few already.
NBRC DISNEY PRINCESS READING CHALLENGE #39♚Pocahontas:
♚ Read a book where the protagonist is Native American
✔ ♚ Read a book where the character loves nature
It Had to Be Them
♚ Read a book where the character displays shamanic powers.
♚ Read a book that is a retelling of Pocahontas.
♚Princess Jasmine:
from Aladdin
♚ Read a book where the protagonist is of Arabic descent
♚ Read a book where the character is named Jasmine
♚ Read a book that is a retelling of Aladdin.
♚Snow White:
♚Read a book where the protagonist has fair skin and dark hair.
♚Read a book where the protagonist is German (or of German descent).
♚Read a book where the protagonist has many male friends.
♚Read a book that is 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.
♚ Read a book where the main character is unaware of her biological family or where she comes from.
♚ Read a book that is 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 ***.
♚ 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.
♚ Read a book where the protagonist frequently disobeys her father.
♚ Read a book that is 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
♚ Read a book with a man who is not handsome (he can have scars, be it emotional or physical) or is temperamental .
♚ Read a book that is retelling of Beauty and the Beast.
♚Esmeralda:
from The Hunchback of Notre-Dame
♚Read a book where the protagonist is a Gypsy
♚Read a book where the character has a pet goat (this should be interesting).
♚Read a book that is a retelling of The Hunchback of Notre-Dame.
♚Megara:
from Hercules
♚Read a book where the protagonist has a low opinion of men
♚Read a book where the character is cynical about love.
♚Read a book that is a retelling of Hercules.
♚Tiana:
from The Princess and the Frog
♚Read a book where the protagonist is African American
♚Read a book that takes place in New Orleans
♚Read a book where the character is a waitress or an excellent cook.
♚Read a book that is a retelling The Princess and the Frog.
♚Cinderella
♚Read a book about someone who has an evil stepmother
♚Read a book about someone who has had a difficult life but perseveres with the help of love.
♚Read a book that is a retelling of Cinderella.
♚Rapunzel:
♚Read a book where the MC has really long hair
♚Read a book where the MC was kidnapped.
♚Read a book that is 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).
♚Read a book that is a retelling of Alice in Wonderland.
♚Jane
from Tarzan
♚Read a book where the protagonist is an artist
♚Read a book 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
♚Read a book that is 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 ).
♚Read a book where the protagonist is very shy or has problems communicating .
♚Read a book that is a retelling of Peter Pan (but it has to feature a Tinker Bell).
NBRC READING UNIVERSITY CHALLENGE #27I need a PHD!
Associates Degree
Science: Applied Science It Had to Be Them (Bens a doctor)
Literature:
History:
Social Sciences: Education Thirteen Reasons Why
Art:
Language:
Athletics:
Let's go for all!NBRC HARRY POTTER SORTING HAT READING CHALLENGE
Gryffindor 0/6 (House Score: 0)
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover.
➲ "Nearly Headless Nick" is the house ghost of Gryffindor: Read a book featuring ghosts or read a book in which someone was decapitated or beheaded. Yikes!
➲ Members of Gryffindor are described as courageous, chivalrous, and brave to the point of recklessness (sometimes) : Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.
➲ Godric Gryffindor was known as the most skilled duelist of his time. Read a book where the main character is a great swordsman/swords woman.
➲ Godric Gryffindor left behind 2 known relics, the Sorting Hat and a goblin-made ruby encrusted sword. Read a book with a decorated sword on the cover.
Slytherin 1/6 (House Score: 4)
➲ Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
➲ Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover.
✔➲ The Bloody Baron is the house ghost of Slytherin: Read a book in which a suicide or murder takes place. You can also read a book where the protagonist loves someone who does not love them back. Thirteen Reasons Why ☆☆☆☆
➲ Members of Slytherin are described as cunning and shrewd: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book. Or read a book in which the protagonist irked you.
➲ Salazar Slytherin was a skilled Legilimens. Read a book where the main character is telepathic.
➲ The locket used as a Horcrux was said to have belonged to Salazar Slytherin. It was silver with a large "S" engraved on the front. Read either a book with a locket, or other large metal necklace on the cover or read a book by an author who's first name and last name both begin with the same letter.
Hufflepuff 0/6 (House Score: 0)
➲ Helga Hufflepuff, the founder of Hufflepuff, was a witch during medieval times: Read a book that is set in a medieval time period (between 5th to the 15th century)
➲ Hufflepuff's emblematic colors are yellow and black: Read a book that has a predominately yellow or black cover.
➲ Fat Friar, the house ghost of Hufflepuff, dedicated his life to religion: Read a book about someone who is extremely religious.
➲ Members of Hufflepuff are described as hard working, patient, and loyal: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.
➲ The relic of Helga Hufflepuff used by Voldemort as a Horcrux was a small golden cup. Read a book with a cup on the cover.
➲ Helga Hufflepuff was known to be skilled with food related charms, Harry Potter wikia states, the basis of her charms are still used for Hogwarts feasts. Read a book with food on the cover.
Ravenclaw 0/6 (House Score: 0)
➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic animal is the eagle: Read a book which features an eagle on the cover or in the story. You can also read a book about someone who can shape shift into a bird of any type.
➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze: Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover.
➲ Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish: Read a book that takes place in Scotland.
➲ Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise: Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc...
➲ Rowena Ravenclaw's diadem was a magical artifact that was charmed to enhance the intelligence of the wearer. Read a book with a pronounced diadem, crown, etc. on the cover.
➲ Rowena Ravenclaw's daughter, Helena, who was murdered by the Baron, was the ghost of Ravenclaw known as the Grey Lady. Read a book that either has an author or main character's name is Helena/Helen or that has the word "Grey" or "Lady" in the title.
--> Books with page counts of over 100 pages
--> Re-Reads do not count for this challenge
--> Any readable format counts (paper, digital, audio)
--> Picture books not allowed, MG allowed if YA is also listed
--> No Graphic Novels / Manga allowed
#337This is something I really need to do! I have one book from 2010! And about 40 from 2012! Since I already have so many book I need to finish this year already Im not sure I will be able to get through all of them but I am going to start at 10.
GOAL: 0/10
1. Of Mice and Men
2. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
3. The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
4. Jane Eyre
5. Wuthering Heights
6. Pride and Prejudice
7. Frankenstein
8. The Lady of Secrets
9. Galileo's Daughter: A Historical Memoir of Science, Faith and Love
10.
NBRC Around the World in 80 Days ChallengeFeb 6, 2017 - April 26, 2017
0/13 Read
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