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SUB-GENRES OF MYSTERY continued...• Setting - Exotic Local: Protagonist is often on vacation to a foreign country. Cozy-Mystery.com has quite a listing, breaking it down alphabetically by author: A-B; C-D; F-H; K-R; and S-W. They also have Mystery books that take place on cruise ships. There is also listopia’s Death in a Warm Climate.
• Setting - Isolated Local: Such as a private island, cabin-in-the-woods, or other deserted setting. Protagonist(s) is left (relatively) alone with murderer and/or suspects. They are somehow unable to communicate with authorities for assistance, or help can’t get to them soon. Fittingly, you’re on your on here as far a listing.
• Setting - Southern U.S.: With all its charm and hospitality, they explore issues of family and community and usually don’t shy away from sensitive racial issues. listopia has Best Southern Mysteries.
• Setting - Third World: Characters are drawn entirely from those (often unfamiliar) cultures. (Examples would be No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Series, by Alexander McCall Smith; Inspector Ghote Series, by H.R.F. Keating; Darko Dawson Series, by Kwei Quartey.)
• Setting - Quaint English Village: It is all about the ambiance of this charming local. St. Mary Mead - and its resident Miss Marple - is probably best known, but there are many others. Belinda Bauer often uses this setting. ReginaLibrary.ca has a listing. (Examples: Aunt Dimity Mysteries, by Nancy Atherton; Agatha Raisin Series, by M.C. Beaton, although, Agatha does travel.)
• Soft-boiled: A contrast to the realism and cynicism of the Hard-boiled or Noir, these are tempered with optimism, and light humor, but not quite as slapstick as Caper. Authors such as Martha Grimes, Joan Hess, and Sharyn McCrumb have books that fall into this category. (Examples: Lawrence Block’s Bernie Rhodenbarr ("Burglar") Series; Lola Cruz Mysteries, by Misa Ramirez.)
• Spy/Espionage: You asked for it, here it is. Just a good, old-fashioned spy mystery. There is listopia’s Best Spy Novels for a starting reference list.
• Steampunk: Just add “mystery” to the Steampunk definition: A subgenre of speculative fiction, usually set in an anachronistic Victorian or quasi-Victorian alternate history setting. It could be described by the slogan “What the past would look like if the future had happened sooner.” It includes fiction with science fiction, fantasy or horror themes. Although usually set in Victorian England, we’ll also take Western Steampunk and Medieval Steampunk. (Examples: Steampunk Victorian Mystery Shelf.)
• Theft (art, jewelry, etc.): Major theft or heist of some kind. A few on listopia: Great Books About Heists-Fiction, and True Crime, Lost, Stolen, or Conned.
• True Crime: Non-fiction. Check out Best True Crime and True Crime on listopia.
• Young Adult: Youthful protagonist. Check out Best YA Spy Mystery and YA Children Mystery & Horror on listopia. (Example: Flavia de Luce Series, by Alan Bradley.)
SUB-GENRES OF MYSTERY continued...• Furry Sleuth or Pet Owner Mysteries: Protagonist owns a pet of some kind - be it a cat, a dog, or a bird, etc. - that plays a MAJOR role in helping them solve the mystery. Cozy-Mystery.com has a listing. (Examples: Cat Who Series, by Lilian Jackson Braun; Joe Grey Series, by Shirley Rousseau Murphy; Chet & Bernie Mysteries, by Spencer Quinn; Bookmobile Cat Mysteries, by Laurie Cass.)
• Holiday Mysteries: Setting is during one of the major holidays [Christmas, New Year’s, Valentine’s Day, St. Patirick’s, Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving, etc.]. Your favorite series surely has one of these! (Examples may be found on listopia’s Fun Holiday-Themed Mysteries. Also, Cozy-Mystery.com has a nice listing by holiday.)
• Horror/Splatterpunk: As far as Horror, try Best Horror Novels; you might find some on Horror Heroes on listopia. Splatterpunk is defined as “a literary genre characterized by the explicit description of horrific, violent, and often pornographic scenes.” You all are going to have to find your own for this one. Ugh.
• “Howdunit” or “Howcatchem" or Inverted: The identity of the killer and their motive are revealed early in the story. The main focus is the means by which the detective or investigator catches them. Some by author Ellery Queen and others of the Lord Peter Wimsey Novels, by Dorothy L. Sayers were done this way. Also, think, “What would Columbo do?”
**SPECIAL NOTE: Contrast with Locked Room. Differs from Locked Room in knowing who the killer is from the beginning, and it may not necessarily involve a locked room or escape.
• “I Never Knew You at All”/Masquerade: Someone very close to the protagonist has been masquerading as someone else for years, or has a hidden past that suddenly comes into play in the mystery. These might be harder to find, as I can’t find a list other than GoodRead’s Family Secrets shelf, but The Husband's Secret, by Liane Moriarty, Family Tree Genealogy Mystery Series, by Patricia Sprinkle, and Die for You, by Lisa Unger certainly work.
• Locked Room/Puzzle: Careful observation and extraordinary logic reveal the means of a seemingly impossible crime or escape. The Murders in the Rue Morgue, by Edgar Allan Poe started it all. (Example: Mystery Writers of America Presents The Mystery Box, edited by Brad Meltzer.)
**SPECIAL NOTE: Contrast with “Howdunit.” Differs from “Howdunit” in that the focus is on the impossible feat, and the culprit may not be known.
• Magical Realism: Magical Realism specifically with a mystery, not just the mystery of where the magic is coming from. Check out those listed on listopia: Mystery & Magical Realism Shelf.
**SPECIAL NOTE: Contrast with Fantasy. Remember, Magical Realism and Fantasy are different. Most Fantasy distinctly differs in that it creates new worlds where the presence of the supernatural is something to which special attention is drawn, whereas for Magical Realism writers, the presence of the supernatural is accepted in the ordinary. [From RoadSigns.org.]
• Miscellaneous or Mixed Bag: Catch-all category, or for those which have too many overlapping categories to count. Or you found something we haven’t covered.
• Pastische: This is a technique where an author imitates another author’s style (and/or characters), in a respectful way. The Italian Secretary by Caleb Carr is a Pastische; here is an imitation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s style and character, Sherlock Holmes. Or one such as Joan Hess’s book Mummy Dearest, which pays homage to Elizabeth Peters’s book The Mummy Case. (GRs shelf Pastiche Mysteries.)
• Serial Killer: Why are we fascinated by man’s inhumanity to man? Does it matter? The hunt is on! listopia has Best Serial Killer Books and I Like Serial Killers.
SUB-GENRES OF MYSTERY • Action & Adventure – AKA Testosterone-Drenched Tales: Completely chauvinistic of us to think that these only apply to male leads, but you get the idea. (Plus, the females will get their turn.) Think of authors Clive Cussler or James Rollins. GoodReads shelves have Adventure Action Mystery Novels.
• Blackmailed: We’re not talking about those Harlequin books were the heroine is romantically pressured. With these mysteries, it’s all about the money, money, money. Or is it? Try this link to a Barnes & Nobel search.
• Chick-lit Mysteries: Mainly mysteries, but still concentrating on young working women and their emotional lives. GoodReads shelves has at least two: Chick-Lit Mystery Books and Popular Chick Lit Mysteries Books as places to start. There is also GR’s listopia Murder, Mystery Chick Lit. (Examples: Cat DeLuca Mysteries, by K.J. Larsen; The Spellmans, by Lisa Lutz.)
• Classic Whodunit: Although basically a synonym for mystery, the term “whodunit” is generally used to describe works such as many of the “traditional” or “classic” mysteries of the 1920’s and 30’s, which contain significant elements of a puzzle. Modern when it was published, it is therefore not a true Historical Mystery found in Part I of this challenge.. We’ll take anything published over 50 years ago. You’ll find some on listopia’s Classic Mysteries.
• Cold Case or Hard Case Crimes: Unsolved mysteries from the past are resurrected. Overbooked.org has a nice list; Barnes & Nobel has a bit of one.
• Computer Hacking or Business/Corporate: We’ve combined these, for obvious reasons, but feel free to use a book that involves one without the other. Try listopia’s Computers in Literature. Or Barnes & Noble Industrial Espionage search.
• Crafters/Hobbyist: There are variety of these for many different enthusiasts. (Examples: Embroidery Mysteries; Southern Sewing Circle Mysteries; Crochet Mysteries; Decoupage Mysteries; Glassblowing Mysteries; Craft Corner Mysteries; Do It Yourself Mysteries; Stamping Sisters Mysteries; Haunted Home-Renovation Mysteries; Threadville Mysteries.)
• Ecclesiastical Mystery/Religious Protagonist (Priest, Nun, Rabbi, Reverend, Shaker, etc.): Any lead protagonist whose main calling is working for God. (Examples: Sister Fidelma Mysteries, by Peter Tremayne; Father Koesler Series, by William X. Kienzle; Rabbi Small Mysteries, by Harry Kemelman; Sister Rose Callahan Series, by Deborah Woodworth. Also, WakefieldLibrary.org has a listing, as does Detecs.org and Cozy-Mystery.com.)
• Fantasy/Urban Fantasy: A mystery that contains rudiments that are not realistic, such as magical powers, talking animals, supernatural phenomena, etc. as a plot element, theme, or setting. GRs shelf Best Detective/Urban/Fantasy and Best Fantasy Mystery Detective.
**SPECIAL NOTE: Contrast with Magical Realism below. Fantasy distinctly differs in that it creates new worlds where the presence of the supernatural is something to which special attention is drawn.
• Famous People: Both real and fictitious, these are more than mere walk-on parts. They are either the sleuth, the person requesting their services or hiring them, or even assisting them. So, Ladies of St. Jude's Abbey Series, by Jocelyn Kelley would work here because their missions are at the behest of the Queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine. So would the Nikki Heat Series, as its famous fictitious author, Richard Castle, writes these. Cozy-Mystery.com has a list entitled Real People as Characters in Mystery Books. (Examples: Eleanor Roosevelt Mystery Series, by Elliott Roosevelt; Rat Pack Mysteries, by Robert J. Randisi; The Oscar Wilde Murder Mysteries, by Gyles Brandreth.)
• Female Detective: Be she a P.I., a policewoman, or amateur sleuth, she carries double X chromosomes and uses them to their full potential. Check out listopia’s Fearless Females. (Examples: Kinsey Millhone Series, by Sue Grafton; V.I. Warshawski Series, by Sara Paretsky; Carlotta Carlyle Mysteries, by Linda Barnes.)
Nothing But Reading ChallengesThe Mystery, Mayhem, and Murder Squad Reading Challenge - PART II
Duration: 6/18/2019 - Til Done!
Progress: 0 out of 50
Levels:
Grifter - 5 book [exchange 1]
Gumshoe- 6-10 books [exchange 2]
Hard-boiled P.I. - 11-20 books [exchange 3]
Crime Scene Investigator - 21-30 books [exchange 4]
Lead Homicide Detective - Double it for each category! [exchange 5]
(Yes, 50 books in all for LHD! You don’t need to do 64, unless you want to! )
Rules: Pick a level, and read books that fall under these thirty-two (32) Mystery Sub-genres listed below. We’re giving you a little lee-way this round. To complete a level, you may exchange whatever number is indicated for that level [noted in brackets]. Do so by repeating your favorites from the following list or use some from Mystery, Mayhem, and Murder Squad Reading Challenge-Part I .
If you are going for the highest level, you only have to complete 50 (not counting “Sherlock.”)
If you want to do this challenge concurrently with Part I, feel free to do so. (See Sherlock level below, too!)
As before, there is sure to be some overlap; you may use different books from the same series in more than one category. For example, Holiday in Death, by J.D. Robb - featuring NYPD Lieutenant Eve Dallas - falls under both “Female Detective” and “Holiday Mysteries” ...or even “Setting: Exotic Local” (if you don’t live in the U.S.). Therefore, if you enjoy the Albert Campion Series , by Margery Allingham, you could use The Crime at Black Dudley or Mystery Mile for “Setting - Isolated Local” and Look to the Lady for “Theft (art, jewelry, etc.)”. Or even use your exchange option, as the protagonist in that series works for the “Aristocratic Detective” sub-genre category in the Part I challenge.
SHERLOCK - 100 books total from Part I and Part II!
Again, you may continue this challenge from Part I to get to Sherlock and you may do both parts concurrently.
Nothing But Reading ChallengesBooks-in-a-Series Yahtzee Challenge
Duration: 12/1/2020 - 11/30/2021
Progress: 1 out of 20+
◈Game levels:
Junior ► 2 to 3 books
Classic ► 4 to 9 books
Challenge ► 10 to 14 books
Deluxe ► 15 to 19 books
Masters ► 20+ books
◈How to play: Choose an option, pick your level and enjoy your love for book series, having fun in the process.
◈Duration: One year from the day you start.
◈Rules: Re-reads allowed. Any media acceptable. No minimum pages required.
◈Option 1: Rolling the Dice.
The object of Yahtzee is to obtain the highest score from throwing 5 dice. The game consists of 13 rounds. In each round, you roll the dice and then score – read the book of the correspondent die face - the roll in one of 13 categories. You must score once in each category. The score is determined by a different rule for each category. The game ends once all 13 categories have been scored. source
To start with, roll all the 5 dices using the virtual dice click here. Instructions under the spoiler tag
After rolling you can either score the current roll (see example below), or re-roll all the dice.
You may only roll the dice a total of 3 times. After rolling 3 times you must choose a category to score.
You may score the dice at any point in the round. Once a category has been scored, it cannot be scored again for the rest of the game so choose wisely.
book #1 of a series
book #2 of a series
book #3 of a series
book #4 of a series
book #5 of a series
book #6 of a series
Upper Section:
For each category you choose to read as many books as it fits best till a maximum of five, as long as the number corresponds to the matching rolled dices.
Aces: Read as many books #1 of a series as the face 1 dices.
Twos: Read as many books #2 of a series as the face 2 dices.
Threes: Read as many books #3 of a series as the face 3 dices.
Fours: Read as many books #4 of a series as the face 4 dices.
Fives: Read as many books #5 of a series as the face 5 dices.
Sixes: Read as many books #6 of a series as the face 6 dices.
Lower Section:
In the lower section, you read either five or zero books if you don't satisfy the category requirements except for the Small Straight (4 books required).
Three-Of-A-Kind: For 3 of a kind you must have at least 3 of the same die faces.
Four-Of-A-Kind: For 4 of a kind you would need 4 die faces the same.
Full House: A Full House is where you have 3 of a kind and 2 of a kind.
Small Straight: A small straight is a sequence of 4 consecutive faces.
Large Straight: A large straight is a sequence of 5 consecutive faces.
Yahtzee : Yahtzee is 5 of a kind.
Chance: You can roll anything and be able to put it in the Chance category.
Roll #1: (1,5,6,2,3), (2,3,6,6) (5,6)
Book #6 of a series:
Undead #6: Undead and Uneasy by MaryJanice Davidson - **** - 12/15/2020 - 272 Pages
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Nothing But Reading ChallengesRebel Reader/Banned Book Challenge
Duration: 6/18/2019 - This challenge is Open-Ended. You set the pace.
Progress: 13 out of 26
Mutinous: 11 - 15 books
Revolutionary: 16 - 20 books
Firebrand: 21 - 25 books
Rebel: 26+ books
Every year books are banned from schools and libraries across the nation. Sometimes they're banned for a good reason, other times they're not. In history some of the most nefarious groups who've risen to power have been known to ban books. After all knowledge is power. The most notable that I can think of at the moment would be that of the Nazis. So take a moment to peruse the list of books listed below and decide if you'd like to join the ranks of the most rebellious of readers and read the books that have been banned.
This challenge has no time frame. Read as many as you can and set your own pace. If you've already read some of them feel free to cross them off the list.
Here is a list of the top 100 banned books from 2000-2009 according to the American Library Association:
Top 100 Banned/Challenged Books: 2000-2009
2. Alice series, by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
3. The Chocolate War, by Robert Cormier
4. And Tango Makes Three, by Justin Richardson/Peter Parnell
5. Of Mice and Men, by John Steinbeck
6. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, by Maya Angelou
7. Scary Stories (series), by Alvin Schwartz
8. His Dark Materials (series), by Philip Pullman
9. ttyl; ttfn; l8r g8r (series), by Myracle, Lauren
10. The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky - ***** - 7/11/2019 - 213 Pages
11. Fallen Angels, by Walter Dean Myers
12. It’s Perfectly Normal, by Robie Harris
13. Captain Underpants (series), by Dav Pilkey
Captain Underpants and the Attack of the Talking Toilets by Dav Pilkey - ***** - 4/20/2020 - 144 Pages
Captain Underpants and the Invasion of the Incredibly Naughty Cafeteria Ladies from Outer Space and the Subsequent Assault of the Equally Evil Lunchroom Zombie Nerds by Dav Pilkey - ***** - 4/22/2020 - 144 Pages
Captain Underpants and the Perilous Plot of Professor Poopypants by Dav Pilkey - ***** - 4/26/2020 - 160 Pages
Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman by Dav Pilkey - ***** - 5/1/2020 - 176 Pages
Captain Underpants and the Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, Part 1: The Night of the Nasty Nostril Nuggets: Color Edition by Dav Pilkey - ***** - 5/7/2020 - 176 Pages
Captain Underpants and the Big, Bad Battle of the Bionic Booger Boy, Part 2: The Revenge of the Ridiculous Robo-Boogers: Color Edition (Captain Underpants #7): Color Edition by Dav Pilkey - ***** - 5/14/2020 - 176 Pages
Captain Underpants and the Preposterous Plight of the Purple Potty People by Dav Pilkey - ***** - 5/20/2020 -176 Pages
Captain Underpants and the Terrifying Return of Tippy Tinkletrousers by Dav Pilkey - ***** - 6/3/2020 - 304 Pages
Captain Underpants and the Revolting Revenge of the Radioactive Robo-Boxers by Dav Pilkey - **** - 6/15/2020 - 224 Pages
Captain Underpants and the Tyrannical Retaliation of the Turbo Toilet 2000 by Dav Pilkey - **** - 6/23/2020 - 224 Pages
Captain Underpants and the Sensational Saga of Sir Stinks-A-Lot by Dav Pilkey - ***** - 7/5/2020 - 208 Pages
14. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, by Mark Twain
15. The Bluest Eye, by Toni Morrison
16. Forever, by Judy Blume
17. The Color Purple, by Alice Walker
18. Go Ask Alice, by Anonymous
19. Catcher in the Rye, by J.D. Salinger
20. King and King, by Linda de Haan
21. To Kill A Mockingbird, by Harper Lee
22. Gossip Girl (series), by Cecily von Ziegesar
23. The Giver, by Lois Lowry
24. In the Night Kitchen, by Maurice Sendak
25. Killing Mr. Griffen, by Lois Duncan
26. Beloved, by Toni Morrison
27. My Brother Sam Is Dead, by James Lincoln Collier
28. Bridge To Terabithia, by Katherine Paterson
29. The Face on the Milk Carton, by Caroline B. Cooney
30. We All Fall Down, by Robert Cormier
31. What My Mother Doesn’t Know, by Sonya Sones
32. Bless Me, Ultima, by Rudolfo Anaya
33. Snow Falling on Cedars, by David Guterson
34. The Earth, My Butt, and Other Big, Round Things, by Carolyn Mackler
35. Angus, Thongs, and Full Frontal Snogging, by Louise Rennison
36. Brave New World, by Aldous Huxley
37. It’s So Amazing, by Robie Harris
38. Arming America, by Michael Bellasiles
39. Kaffir Boy, by Mark Mathabane
40. Life is Funny, by E.R. Frank
41. Whale Talk, by Chris Crutcher
42. The Fighting Ground, by Avi
43. Blubber, by Judy Blume
44. Athletic Shorts, by Chris Crutcher
45. Crazy Lady, by Jane Leslie Conly
46. Slaughterhouse-Five, by Kurt Vonnegut
47. The Adventures of Super Diaper Baby, by George Beard
48. Rainbow Boys, by Alex Sanchez
49. One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, by Ken Kesey
50. The Kite Runner, by Khaled Hosseini
51. Daughters of Eve, by Lois Duncan
52. The Great Gilly Hopkins, by Katherine Paterson
53. You Hear Me?, by Betsy Franco
54. The Facts Speak for Themselves, by Brock Cole
55. Summer of My German Soldier, by Bette Green
56. When Dad Killed Mom, by Julius Lester
57. Blood and Chocolate, by Annette Curtis Klause
58. Fat Kid Rules the World, by K.L. Going
59. Olive’s Ocean, by Kevin Henkes
60. Speak, by Laurie Halse Anderson
61. Draw Me A Star, by Eric Carle
62. The Stupids (series), by Harry Allard
63. The Terrorist, by Caroline B. Cooney
64. Mick Harte Was Here, by Barbara Park
65. The Things They Carried, by Tim O’Brien
66. Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry, by Mildred Taylor
67. A Time to Kill, by John Grisham
68. Always Running, by Luis Rodriguez
69. Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury
70. Harris and Me, by Gary Paulsen
71. Junie B. Jones (series), by Barbara Park
72. Song of Solomon, by Toni Morrison
73. What’s Happening to My Body Book, by Lynda Madaras
74. The Lovely Bones, by Alice Sebold
75. Anastasia (series), by Lois Lowry
76. A Prayer for Owen Meany, by John Irving
77. Crazy: A Novel, by Benjamin Lebert
78. The Joy of Gay Sex, by Dr. Charles Silverstein
79. The Upstairs Room, by Johanna Reiss
80. A Day No Pigs Would Die, by Robert Newton Peck
81. Black Boy, by Richard Wright
82. Deal With It!, by Esther Drill
83. Detour for Emmy, by Marilyn Reynolds
84. So Far From the Bamboo Grove, by Yoko Watkins
85. Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes, by Chris Crutcher
86. Cut, by Patricia McCormick
88. The Handmaid’s Tale, by Margaret Atwood
89. Friday Night Lights, by H.G. Bissenger
90. A Wrinkle in Time, by Madeline L’Engle
91. Julie of the Wolves, by Jean Craighead George
92. The Boy Who Lost His Face, by Louis Sachar
93. Bumps in the Night, by Harry Allard
94. Goosebumps (series), by R.L. Stine
95. Shade’s Children, by Garth Nix
97. The House of the Spirits, by Isabel Allende
98. I Saw Esau, by Iona Opte
99. Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret, by Judy Blume
100. America: A Novel, by E.R. Frank
Nothing But Reading ChallengesColor Challenge (Open Ended)
Duration: 6/18/2019 - This challenge is open ended
Progress: 32 out of 32
Grey 10 -14 books
Pink 15 - 19 books
Orange 20 - 24 books
Violet 25 + books
Please read the following synopsis and use a book cover for each color.
Like death and taxes, there is no escaping color. It is ubiquitous. Yet what does it all mean? Why are people more relaxed in green rooms? Why do weightlifters do their best in blue gyms?
Colors often have different meanings in various cultures. And even in Western societies, the meanings of various colors have changed over the years. But today in the U.S., researchers have generally found the following to be accurate.
Black
Black is the color of authority and power. It is popular in fashion because it makes people appear thinner. It is also stylish and timeless. Black also implies submission. Priests wear black to signify submission to God. Some fashion experts say a woman wearing black implies submission to men. Black outfits can also be overpowering, or make the wearer seem aloof or evil. Villains, such as Dracula, often wear black.
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White
Brides wear white to symbolize innocence and purity. White reflects light and is considered a summer color. White is popular in decorating and in fashion because it is light, neutral, and goes with everything. However, white shows dirt and is therefore more difficult to keep clean than other colors. Doctors and nurses wear white to imply sterility.
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Red
The most emotionally intense color, red stimulates a faster heartbeat and breathing. It is also the color of love. Red clothing gets noticed and makes the wearer appear heavier. Since it is an extreme color, red clothing might not help people in negotiations or confrontations. Red cars are popular targets for thieves. In decorating, red is usually used as an accent. Decorators say that red furniture should be perfect since it will attract attention. The most romantic color, pink, is more tranquilizing. Sports teams sometimes paint the locker rooms used by opposing teams bright pink so their opponents will lose energy.
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Blue
The color of the sky and the ocean, blue is one of the most popular colors. It causes the opposite reaction as red. Peaceful, tranquil blue causes the body to produce calming chemicals, so it is often used in bedrooms. Blue can also be cold and depressing. Fashion consultants recommend wearing blue to job interviews because it symbolizes loyalty. People are more productive in blue rooms. Studies show weightlifters are able to handle heavier weights in blue gyms.
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Green
Currently the most popular decorating color, green symbolizes nature. It is the easiest color on the eye and can improve vision. It is a calming, refreshing color. People waiting to appear on TV sit in "green rooms" to relax. Hospitals often use green because it relaxes patients. Brides in the Middle Ages wore green to symbolize fertility. Dark green is masculine, conservative, and implies wealth. However, seamstresses often refuse to use green thread on the eve of a fashion show for fear it will bring bad luck.
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Yellow
Cheerful sunny yellow is an attention getter. While it is considered an optimistic color, people lose their tempers more often in yellow rooms, and babies will cry more. It is the most difficult color for the eye to take in, so it can be overpowering if overused. Yellow enhances concentration, hence its use for legal pads. It also speeds metabolism.
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Purple
The color of royalty, purple connotes luxury, wealth, and sophistication. It is also feminine and romantic. However, because it is rare in nature, purple can appear artificial.
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Brown
Solid, reliable brown is the color of earth and is abundant in nature. Light brown implies genuineness while dark brown is similar to wood or leather. Brown can also be sad and wistful. Men are more apt to say brown is one of their favorite colors.
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Missing Person Mystery: Someone’s gone missing! However, you can find one of these in most all the other sub-genres. Finding the missing person should be the focus of the storyline. Example: Walter Mosley’s Devil in a Blue Dress.Noir: While much PI is Noir, Noir also covers stories from the other side of the fence. Noir is a mood: gritty, bleak, and unforgiving. The usual brutality is about as far from Cozy as you can get. Examples: Great classic authors for this sub-genre are Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett; however, listopia has more at Best Noir and Best Noir of the 21st Century, to name just two.
Romantic Suspense: Add a hefty dose of romance to a suspense and produce a romantic suspense novel. Not only does justice prevail, but love conquers all. Examples: Check out listopia’s Best Romantic Suspense and Romantic Suspense Full of Action.
Rooting for the Bad Guy: Not you average heroes, still you find you can’t help yourself in cheering for them. Examples: Dexter Series; Artemis Fowl Series; Dortmunder Series; Gentleman Bastard Series.
Paranormal Mystery: Paranormal books involve unusual experiences that lack a scientific explanation. Some popular subjects in paranormal books are supernatural creatures, ESP, clairvoyance, ghosts, UFOs, telepathy, and psychics. Examples: GhostWalkers Series; Psy-Changeling Series; Charley Davidson Series; The Dresden Files Series.
Police Procedural: The police procedural emphasizes factual police operations. Law enforcement is a team effort where department politics often plays a large role. If you plan to write one of these, you need to spend time with police officers and research the tiny details which will make your story ring true. While the FBI, CIA, or other governmental agencies may make an appearance in these books and stir up the politics, they are not the main foci. Examples: 87th Precinct Series; Harry Bosch Series; Arkady Renko Series.
Private Eye: The PI is as much an American icon as the Western gunslinger. From the hardboiled PIs of the 30s and 40s to the politically correct investigators of today, this sub-genre is known for protagonists with a strong code of honor. They can be found all over the globe. Examples: Kinsey Millhone Series; Matthew Scudder Series; Spenser Series; Harry Stoner Mysteries; No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Series; Jeri Howard Mysteries; V.I. Warshawski Series.
Professional Sleuth: The professional sleuth is an amateur sleuth in a professional setting, preferably a setting which is unique and intriguing. Not only is inside information used, but solving the crime returns order to a cloistered environment. Example: English Garden Mysteries where the professional sleuth is botanist Lawrence Kingston. Or Harlan Coben’s former FBI agent turned sports agent in the Myron Bolitar Series. (Special Note: Contrast with “Amateur Sleuth” above.)
Proprietor Mysteries: Small business owners in mysteries are plentiful. Whether they run bookshops, bed & breakfast inns, coffeehouses, pie shoppes, or beauty shops, etc., they still like to solve a good mystery when it happens in or near their home turf. Examples: Amish Mysteries; Cheese Shop Mysteries; Bed & Breakfast Mysteries; Gray Whale Inn Mysteries; Manor House Mysteries; Bath & Body Mysteries; Tea Shop Mysteries; Coffeehouse Mysteries; Booktown Mysteries.
Sci-Fi: While the Sci-Fi/Sci-Fy category is a broad genre of fiction that often involves speculations based on current or future science or technology, GoodReads explains: (view spoiler) Examples: Robot Series; Takeshi Kovacs Series; China Miéville’s The City and the City.
Scotland Yard: The epitome of the investigator needed to solve a mystery, Britian’s Chief Inspectors working for Scotland Yard are in a class by themselves. Examples: Adam Dalgliesh Series; Gideon Series; Roderick Alleyn Series; and Richard Jury Mysteries Series.
Thriller: Thrillers are characterized by fast pacing, frequent action, and resourceful heroes who must thwart the plans of more-powerful and better-equipped villains. This ride will be a bumpy one! More under spoiler: (view spoiler) In other words, don’t just think “spy,” as James Fenimore Cooper’s The Last of the Mohicans falls into this sub-genre. To quote David Morrell, “As long as you have that breathlessness and sense of excitement, then they're in.” Example: Jack Reacher Series.
Technothriller: Technothrillers are a hybrid genre, drawing subject matter generally from science fiction, thrillers, spy, action, and war. The inner workings of technology and the mechanics of various disciplines (espionage, martial arts, politics) are thoroughly explored, and the plot often turns on the particulars of that exploration. Examples: Jurassic Park Series; Sigma Force Series; Jack Ryan Series; Patrick McLanahan Series; Jeffery Deaver’s The Blue Nowhere.
SUB-GENRES OF MYSTERY Amateur Sleuth: The amateur sleuth tries to solve the murder of someone close. Either the police have tried and failed, or misread the murder as an accident/suicide. Both the loss and need for a solution is personal. Examples: Miss Marple Series; Murder, She Wrote Series (Jessica Fletcher). (Special Note: Contrast with “Professional Sleuth” below.)
Aristocratic Detective: The aristocratic detective novels are usually - but not exclusively - featuring a member of British gentry and set in Britain’s Golden Age. Examples: Lady Emily Series; Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries; Sebastian St. Cyr Series; Inspector Lynley Series; Her Royal Spyness Mysteries.
Caper: A caper is a comic crime story. Instead of suave and calculating, the caper chronicles the efforts of the lovable bungler or protagonist who either thinks big or ridiculously small. Finally we get to laugh. Examples: The Spellmans Series; Stephanie Plum Series; Melodie Campbell’s The Goddaughter; Carl Hiaasen’s Tourist Season; Donald E. Westlake’s The Fugitive Pigeon and God Save the Mark: A Novel of Crime and Confusion as well as his Dortmunder Series.
Cozy Mystery: A bloodless crime and a victim who won’t be missed. The solution can be determined using emotional (Miss Marple) or logical (Poirot) reasoning. Examples: A great indexed site is www.cozy-mystery.com which has books wonderfully arranged by theme, author, holidays, professions, hobbies, state, etc.
Culinary Mystery: Chef, baker, wine connoisseur; if it’s ingestible and includes recipes, it’s a culinary mystery. Examples: Check out listopia’s Mysteries in Good Taste.
Double Act: It takes two to solve this mystery. They may be working together at the beginning, or not. Nevertheless, these partners help each other out by the end. Examples: Chet & Bernie Mysteries; Cut & Run Series; Elvis Cole Series (though his partner, Joe Pike, is not listed in the series’ title); Rosemary & Thyme Mysteries; Rizzoli & Isles Series; Lincoln Rhyme Series (though his partner, Amelia Sachs, is not listed in the series’ title); Tommy & Tuppence.
FBI/CIA/ATF: Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF). While the FBI, CIA, and ATF appear in many mysteries, for this sub-genre category we want books where a main character is an employee of one of these government agencies, even if they are not a field agent. Examples: FBI Thriller Series; Quincy & Rainie Series; FBI/US Attorney Series; CIA Spies; Tony Wolf/Tim Buckthorn Series; James Grady’s Six Days of the Condor.
Forensic Specialist: A medical examiner, forensic pathologist, forensic psychologist, forensic anthropologist, forensic entomologist…you get the idea. Examples: Dr. Thorndyke Mysteries; Kay Scarpetta Series; Temperance Brennan Series.
Futuristic: Set in the future, whether in our world or another. Examples: J.D.Robb’s In Death Series or Kristine Kathryn Rusch’s Retrieval Artist Series.
Historical Mystery: Move your mystery into the past, near or far, and you've entered the realm of the historical mystery. Examples: Victor Legris Series; Amelia Peabody Series; Erast Fandorin Mystery Series; Chronicles of Brother Cadfael.
Legal: Although popular, these tales are usually penned by actual lawyers due to the demands of the information presented. Examples: Kindle County Legal Thriller Series; some books by John Grisham; Kermit Roosevelt’s In the Shadow of the Law: A Novel.
Medical: Doctors make effective protagonists since they seem to exist on a plane far above the rest of us. As with the “Legal” sub-genre, these tales are usually penned by actual doctors due to the demands of the information presented. Examples: Prescription for Trouble Series; Dr. Steven Dunbar Series; medical mysteries by Dr. Tess Gerritsen; Dr. Robin Cook’s Coma and his Dr. Marissa Blumenthal Series.
Nothing But Reading ChallengesThe Mystery, Mayhem, and Murder Squad Reading Challenge - PART I
Duration: 6/18/2019 - Til Done!
Progress: 0 out of 50
Levels:
Grifter - 5 books
Gumshoe- 6-10 books
Hard-boiled P.I. - 11-20 books
Crime Scene Investigator - 21-30 books (do more than one of your favs)
Lead Homicide Detective - Double the number for each category!
(Yes, 50 books in all for LHD!)
Rules: Pick a level, and read books that fall under these twenty-five (25) Mystery sub-genres listed below.
There is sure to be some overlap; you may use different books from the same series in more than one category. For example, The Gaslight Mystery Series featuring Sarah Brandt, the widowed midwife, and Frank Malloy, the widower police detective, would fall under both “Double Act” and “Historical Mystery.” So, if you’re enjoying the series, you could use #1-Murder on Astor Place for “Double Act” and #2-Murder on St. Mark's Place for “Historical Mystery.”
Remember to check out GR’s listopia (see “how to” screen under spoiler). (view spoiler)
Duration: You set the pace.
Note:
In 2013 we started this challenge, and we've now decided to start a new thread for the challenge to freshen it up a bit! You can find the old thread here
Nothing But Reading Challenges The Never Ending Series Challenge
Duration: 6/18/2019 - Til Done!
Progress: 0 out of 51
String: 1-24 books
Succession: 25-50 books
Sequence: 51 + books
At NBRC we love books and some of us love series. ( Yes, I AM looking at you!) In fact we have loads of series started and never finished. Or series that we just love and can't wait for the next installement to come out; like J.D. Robb's next book in her In Death(#47) series or Marie Force's next book in the Fatal series. ( #13)
Start and finish as many series as you can. If a new book comes out at a later date then add it on. How many can you read?
Never ending ( of course!)
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10 books you randomly select from your shelves (such as by using random.org -- as you go or pre-choose)(view spoiler)
9 sequels, series continuations, or spin-offs:
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8 novellas or short-stories - they can be part of anthologies, you don't have to read the whole book in this case:
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7 books that everyone seems to have read but you:
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6 anticipated releases (release dates after your start date):
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5 books that were recommended to you via Goodreads:
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4 books that you started but never finished:
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3 books that you've already read before:
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2 books with covers that you don't think fit the storyline or that you don't like the covers of but everyone raves about the books:
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1 book that intimidates you:
1. The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas - **** - 6/9/2016 - 1276 Pages
Finished!Nothing but Reading Challenges
The Twelve Towers Challenge
Duration: 10/1/2013 - Til Done!
Progress: 78 out of 78
The Twelve Towers
12 books that you've acquired most recently (from start date):
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11 books that you never find time to get around to or that have been on your shelves the longest (pre-choose these):
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Nothing But Reading ChallengesBaby Got Book
Duration: 6/18/2019 - Til Done!
Progress: 0 out of 50
✦ Three cheers = 3 books
✦Take 5 = 5 books
✦Behind the 8 ball: = 8 books
✦ Bakers dozen: = 13 books
✦Catch 22: = 22 books
✦Forty winks = 40 books
✦Fifty-fifty: = 50 books
Come on! We know you want to sing it!
I like big books and I cannot lie
You other readers can't deny
When a book on a shelf has an itty bitty spine
It just wont make you pine
Unless it's fat, then you'll pull out your purse
Cause you notice those big books first
Read fat books! Books over 450 pages. Paper, ebooks and audio are O.K. For audiobooks, use default edition for page count or books over 12 hours.
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Nothing But Reading ChallengesJane Austen Yearly Challenge
Duration: 6/18/2019 - 6/17/2020
Progress: 0 out of 35
Levels:
Mrs Bennet: 5-14 points
Charlotte Lucas: 15-24 points
Jane Bennet: 25-34 points
Emma Woodhouse - 35+ books, you haven't managed to use all of the categories
Elizabeth Bennet: 35+ points, you have to use each of the categories at least once.
A challenge built around Jane Austen's work and times.
Duration: One year from your start date.
Rules:
‣ Choose your level, choose your books/movies/TV shows and get to reading/watching them!
‣ For every book and movie/TV series you obtain certain amount of points
‣ You can use the same category several times (Elizabeth Bennet level requires completing all categories at least once).
‣ When you've finished a book or a movie rate and date it
‣ Reading or watching a book/movie you have already seen is allowed
‣ You can change your level at any time
‣ You may count any books over 100 pages.
Categories:
Original: Read or re-read a Jane Austen (JA) novel.
2 points per book.
Sequels & Re-tellings: Read a sequel to a JA novel or a story of JA characters with a twist (alternate reality, paranormal elements, nowadays setting or just a secondary character's perspective).
1 point per book.
Setting: Read a book/watch a movie or a TV series set in the regency era (late 18th and early 19th century: 1780s through 1830s) in which the hero/heroine is English.
1 point per book, 1 point per movie, 2 points per TV series
Plain Facts: Read a non-fiction book/ watch a documentary related to JA or to the time period of JA novels.
3 points per book, 1 point per documentary
Spell-it-out: Spell out one of the following words: Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice, Mr Darcy, Elizabeth, Sense and Sensibility, Emma, Persuasion, Regency, Classic, Romance.
1 point per book.
Adaptations: Watch a movie or a TV show or listen to radio dramatization based on a JA book or her life.
1 point per movie, 1 point per radio dramatization , 2 points per TV show/series.
Nothing But Reading ChallengesAnimals and Books- Man’s Best Friends
Duration: 8/1/2020 - 7/31/2021
Progress: 0 out of 30
Levels
1-9 Books: Sitting Duck
10-19 Books: River Rat
20-29 Books: Eager Beaver
30+ Books: Top Dog
Animals and Books- Man’s Best Friends
Everyone says that a dog is man’s best friend. I believe that saying is debatable. What happens if someone does not like dogs? Or, in my case, what happens when dogs and books tie for that best friend spot?
For this challenge, you will be combining your two best friends, animals, and you guessed it, books! The objective of this challenge is to read as many books as you can that deal with animals.
Rules and guidelines
What kind of books? Fiction and nonfiction books are accepted.
What kind of animals? Any REAL animal- unicorns, centaurs, and griffins do not count. Furthermore, animals must be the/a main character, have a lasting impression on the main character, or the nonfiction book is about that animal. Use your best judgment on this challenge. If the story is about a boy who simply has a pet named, Fluffy, and Fluffy does not help the boy grow in any shape, form, or fashion then it does not qualify for this challenge. See the bottom of this challenge for examples.
Can I choose to read books about only one animal or a few animals? Of course. If you love snakes and spiders, *shivers and squirms* by all means read about them!
How long do I have to complete this challenge? One year from the day you start.
Are re-reads accepted? Yes!
Are audio books accepted? Yes!
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Nothing But Reading ChallengesCleaning Out the TBR Closet 2019
Duration: 1/1/2019 - 12/31/2019
Progress: 0 out of 30
In 2016 I started this challenge because I joined Goodreads in 2012, and still had books on my "to read" shelf from back then. They just stared at me... mockingly... asking me when I'm going to either read them or remove them from my shelf...
So in 2016 I cleaned out the closet and read or deleted all the books I have left on my TBR that I added in 2012.
It gave me a real kick in the pants to get those old books read, so I did it again in 2017 and in 2018. Although I didn't *quite* reach my goal, it did have me reading interesting books, and deleting others off my TBR.
So I'm doing it again in 2019. Would you like to join me?
This reading challenge is simple...
>sort your "to read" shelf by date
>pick the books that you are going to read which have been on your list the longest and set yourself a goal. You may decide to read all of your books from the oldest year, or you may just take the oldest 20, or 50, or 5 books on your list. Completely up to you how you set your goal and how many books you read!
I would appreciate it if you post your thoughts on the books once you finish them. Was it worth waiting for? :)
-Karen
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Nothing But Reading ChallengesDisney Princess Reading Challenge
Duration: 6/18/2019 - Til Done!
Progress: 25 out of 25+
Aficionado: 25 + books
This challenge is open ended. You set the pace.
♚Pocahontas:
♚ Read a book where the character loves nature:
When a Scot Ties the Knot by Tessa Dare - ***** - 8/12/2019 - 376 Pages
♚ Read a book where the character displays shamanic powers:
The Gaslight Dogs by Karin Lowachee - *** - 10/15/2019 - 368 Pages
♚ Read a book that is a retelling of Pocahontas.
♚Snow White:
♚Read a book where the protagonist has fair skin and dark hair:
Seven Nights in a Rogue's Bed by Anna Campbell - *** - 6/18/2019 - 385 Pages
♚Read a book where the protagonist has many male friends
The Defiant Hero by Suzanne Brockmann - ***** - 9/19/2019 - 390 Pages
♚Aurora:
♚ Read a book where the main character is unaware of her biological family or where she comes from.
Written in Red by Anne Bishop - ***** - 11/12/2019 - 433 Pages
♚Ariel:
♚ Read a book where the protagonist has red hair, has a lot of sisters, or is a mermaid
Joyland by Stephen King - ***** - 9/23/2019 - 283 Pages - Red Hair
♚ Read a book where the protagonist frequently disobeys her father:
Circe by Madeline Miller - ***** - 6/25/2019 - 393 Pages
♚ Read a book that is a retelling of The Little Mermaid:
Sea Witch by Sarah Henning - **** - 11/5/2019 - 368 Pages
♚Belle:
♚ Read a book where the protagonist loves books and reading:
The Invisible Library by Genevieve Cogman - ***** - 7/17/2019 - 329 Pages
♚ Read a book about a protagonist who adores her father
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas - ***** - 6/21/2019 - 512 Pages
♚ Read a book with a man who is not handsome (he can have scars, be it emotional or physical) or is temperamental:
Jacob by Jacquelyn Frank - *** - 8/31/2019 - 376 Pages
♚Esmeralda:
♚Read a book where the character has a pet goat (this should be interesting):
A Good Dog: The Story of Orson, Who Changed My Life by Jon Katz - ***** - 8/1/2019 - 240 Pages
♚Megara:
♚Read a book where the protagonist has a low opinion of men
Stillhouse Lake by Rachel Caine - ***** - 7/8/2019 - 286 Pages
♚Read a book where the character is cynical about love:
Slouch Witch by Helen Harper - ***** - 9/2/2019 - 342 Pages
♚Tiana:
♚Read a book where the protagonist is African American
A Princess in Theory by Alyssa Cole - ***** - 9/23/2019 - 360 Pages
♚Read a book that takes place in New Orleans:
Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon - ***** - 8/9/2019 - 309 Pages
♚Read a book where the character is a waitress or an excellent cook:
Nuts by Alice Clayton - ***** - 6/28/2019 - 308 Pages
♚Cinderella
♚Read a book about someone who has had a difficult life but perseveres with the help of love:
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky - ***** - 7/11/2019 - 213 Pages
♚Rapunzel:
♚Read a book where the MC was kidnapped:
When You Dare by Lori Foster - *** - 7/7/2019 - 448 Pages
♚Alice
♚Read a book where the protagonist lives in a dream world or discovers an alternate (fantasy) world
One Fell Sweep by Ilona Andrews - ***** - 9/25/2019 - 340 Pages
♚Read a book where the protagonist defies a monarch (preferably a queen):
Rosemary and Rue by Seanan McGuire - ***** - 7/30/2019 - 346 Pages
♚Jane
♚Read a book where the protagonist is an artist
Lady Isabella's Scandalous Marriage by Jennifer Ashley - **** - 7/18/2019 - 316 Pages
♚Read a book set in Africa or in a rural (out of reach) area:
Year One by Nora Roberts - ***** - 8/6/2019 - 419 Pages - Rural Area
♚Read a book that has a vibrant yellow cover or features someone on the cover dressed in yellow
My First Five Husbands... And the Ones Who Got Away by Rue McClanahan - *** - 10/27/2019 - 352 Pages
♚Tinker Bell
♚Read a book where the protagonist is very shy or has problems communicating:
Marrying Winterborne by Lisa Kleypas - ***** - 6/28/2019 - 416 Pages
Nothing But Reading ChallengesNational Cheese Day Reading Challenge
Duration: June -August
Progress: 0 out of 27+
Levels:
Feta Cheese: 1- 8 books
Gouda Cheese: 9-17 books
Stilton Cheese: 18-26 books
Mozzarella Cheese: 27 books ++
June 4 th is National Cheese Day and it seemed appropriate to design a cheesy challenge based on this wacky observance holiday.
Rules: Books must be minimum 100 pages unless otherwise stated. Any book format is allowed. One book /task.
Option 1= Cheese Anyone? - Spell out the word "cheese"
Option 2=Pass the Cheese- Read the following tasks:
Read a book with cheese on the cover
Read a book in which you can find the letters "cheese" in the title.
Read a book with the word "cheese" in text.
Read a book in which you can find the letters "fat" in the title
Read a book in which you can find the letters "milk" in the author's first or last name.
Read a book with a cheesy ending
Read a book with cheesy character
Read a book with a cheesy storyline
Option 3- Cheesy associations - Some words just come naturally to be partnered up with cheese. Read books with the words below found as images on your book covers OR in the title
biscuits
board
camera
crackers
mouse
smile
wine
Option 4- Cheesy Spell Out(*)
There are so many different types of cheese that it was too time consuming to list them all. Pick your top 5 favorite kinds of cheese from the list and spell them out.
Cheese List A-Z
Option 5- Cheesy Jokes - Read a joke book (any page count accepted ) and then come back and tell us one of the jokes for a giggle!
Option 6- Mix & Match any options
(*)Spell-it-Out Rules
Using the first letter in the book’s title, the first letter of the series name, the first letter in the author’s first or last name, or the first letter of a character’s first, last, or nick-name, or the first letter in the audiobook narrators first or last name.
If you are reading a translated version, you can also use the first letter of the translator's first or last name.
As always, if the first letter of a title starts with ‘A’, ‘An’, ‘The’, etc., you may use the first letter of the second word in the title to spell out your chosen word.
Nothing But Reading ChallengesPride 50 Jubilee
Duration: 1 June - 31 July
Progress: 0 out of 24+
Levels:
Glitter Ball: 1- 7 books
Street Party: 8-15 books
Firework Display: 16-23 books
Pride Parade: 24 books +
June is Pride month, and 2019 is the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots
Rules: All books must be at least 100 pages and either be published in or after June 1969 or have LGBT genre
Option One:
spell-out(*) STONEWALL
Option Two: Go to a Parade
read a book set in London, New York or Sydney
read a book where the characters go to a party
read a book with a politically aware / active character or author
read a book with the letters PARADE in the title
read a book with someone on the cover who looks like they would fit in at a Pride parade (feel free to be creative!)
Option Three: Waving the Flag
create your own Pride flag of book covers:
Read a book with a Red cover
Read a book with a Orange cover
Read a book with a Yellow cover
Read a book with a Green cover
Read a book with a Blue cover
Read a book with a Purple cover
a special Cat bonus: read a book with a Brown cover to be your flagstaff!
Option 4: Go all out fabulous
Mix and match across the options
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(*)Spell-it-Out Rules
Using the first letter in the book’s title, the first letter of the series name, the first letter in the author’s first or last name, or the first letter of a character’s first, last, or nick-name, or the first letter in the audiobook narrator's first or last name.
If you are reading a translated version, you can also use the first letter of the translator's first or last name.
As always, if the first letter of a title starts with ‘A’, ‘An’, ‘The’, etc., you may use the first letter of the second word in the title to spell out your chosen word.
