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Agnieszka’s comments from the 2025 Reading Challenge group.

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YAHTZEE!
Start Date:
Completed: 0/65

TOP HALF OF SCORE CARD
1s:
Read three books that are #1 in a series OR three books with a 1 in the title (one or 1; no compound words!) OR three books with a 1 in the total number of pages
Read two books of your choice
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2s:
Read three books that are #2 in a series OR three books with a 2 in the title (two or 2; no compound words!) OR three books with a 2 in the total number of pages
Read two books of your choice
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3s:
Read three books that are #3 in a series OR three books with a 3 in the title (three or 3; no compound words!) OR three books with a 3 in the total number of pages
Read two books of your choice
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4s:
Read three books that are #4 in a series OR three books with a 4 in the title (four or 4; no compound words!) OR three books with a 4 in the total number of pages
Read two books of your choice
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5s:
Read three books that are #5 in a series OR three books with a 5 in the title (five or 5; no compound words!) OR three books with a 5 in the total number of pages
Read two books of your choice
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6s:
Read three books that are #6 in a series OR three books with a 6 in the title (six or 6; no compound words!) OR three books with a 6 in the total number of pages
Read two books of your choice
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BOTTOM HALF OF SCORE CARD
MUST COMPLETE TOP HALF BEFORE STARTING THIS HALF!

3 of a kind:
Read three books by the same author (using the same name) OR three books from the same series OR three books set in the same US state
Read two books of your choice
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4 of a kind:
Read four books originally published in the same year OR four books set in the same country, other than the US OR four books whose author’s LAST names begin with the same letter
Read one book of your choice
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Full house:
Read three books by the same author (using the same name) OR three books originally published in the same year OR three books whose titles begin with the same letter
Read two books whose author initials (first and last only) are identical (must be different authors) OR two books from the same series OR two books with the same color on the cover; must be the same shade of your chosen color!
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Small straight:
Read one book of your choice
Read four books whose author’s LAST names begin with consecutive letters in the alphabet OR four consecutive books from the same series OR books originally published in four consecutive years OR four books whose titles begin with consecutive letters of the alphabet
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Large straight:
Read five books whose author’s LAST names begin with consecutive letters in the alphabet OR five consecutive books from the same series OR books originally published in five consecutive years OR five books whose titles begin with consecutive letters of the alphabet
NOTE: You must choose a different option than the one you used for the Small Straight.
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Yahtzee:
Read five books originally published in the same year OR 5 books set in the same state/province; country does NOT count for this one! OR five books with a character in the same profession (tell us the profession).
NOTE: The profession must match EXACTLY -- a chef and a baker are NOT the same profession, nor are a high school teacher and a college professor!
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Chance:
Read 5 books of your choice
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Islands Of The World
Start Date:
Completed: 0/70

LARGEST, by size
For each island in this section, you will need to read a book by an author whose initials -- including the middle initial, if a middle name or initial is given in the Goodreads link! -- can be found in the island's name. Be sure to post the link to the author's name, along with the book title and the date you finished reading it.
Greenland 840,004 sq miles 2,175,600 sq km
New Guinea 303,381 sq miles 785,753 sq km
Borneo 288,869 sq miles 748,168 sq km
Madagascar 226,917 sq miles 587,713 sq km
Baffin 194,574 sq miles 503,944 sq km
Sumatra 171,069 sq miles 443,066 sq km
Honshu 88,982 sq miles 225,800 sq km
Great Britain 88,787 sq miles 229,957 sq km
Victoria 85,154 sq miles 220,548 sq km
Ellesmere 71,029 sq miles 183,965 sq km
NOTE: Australia is widely considered as a continental landmass, not an island. In reality, it certainly is the largest island, with a size of 2,941,517 sq miles (7,618,493 sq km).

LARGEST ISLAND COUNTRIES, by size
For each island in this section: Using the measuring system used by the country where you currently live, add together the numbers in the island's size. Continue adding until you get a one-digit number. Read a book with that many words in its title. Be sure to tell us which measuring system you've used.
Ex: Great Britain, in square miles = 8 + 8 + 7 + 8 + 7 = 38 ... 3 + 8 = 11 ... 1 + 1= 2 ... Read a book with a 2-word title
Indonesia 735,358 sq miles 1,904,569 sq km
Madagascar 226,917 sq miles 587,713 sq km
Papua New Guinea 178,704 sq miles 462,840 sq km
Japan 143,939 sq miles 372,801 sq km
Malaysia 127,320 sq miles 329,758 sq km
Philippines 115,831 sq miles 300,000 sq km
New Zealand 103,883 sq miles 269,057 sq km
Great Britain 88,787 sq miles 229,957 sq km
Cuba 42,804 sq miles 110,861 sq km
Iceland 39,769 sq miles 103,000 sq km
NOTE: Great Britain is an island that combines the countries of England, Scotland, and Wales, and is a part of the country of the "United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland," commonly referred to as the UK.

HIGHEST ISLANDS
For each island in this section, you must read a book in which the first letter of every word in the book title -- ALL WORDS COUNT! -- can be found in the name of the island as listed (including the country name or abbreviation as shown; 3 word minimum)
New Guinea 16,503 feet 5,030 meters
Akutan, Alaska 14,026 feet 4,275 meters
Hawaii, USA 13,796 feet 4,205 meters
Borneo, Indonesia 13,698 feet 4,175 meters
Formosa, China 13,114 feet 3,997 meters
Sumatra, Indonesia 12,484 feet 3,805 meters
Ross, Antarctica 12,448 feet 3,794 meters
Honshu, Japan 12,388 feet 3,776 meters
South Island, NZ 12,349 feet 3,764 meters
Lombok, Indonesia 12,224 feet 3,726 meters

LARGEST VOLCANIC ISLANDS
For each island in this section: Using the measuring system used by the country where you currently live, add together the numbers in the island's size. Continue adding until you get a one-digit number. Read a book with that number in the YEAR of the book’s original publication. Be sure to tell us the year for each book, and tell us which measuring system you've used.
Sumatra, Indonesia 171,069 sq miles 443,066 sq km
Honshu, Japan 87,182 sq miles 225,800 sq km
Java, Indonesia 53,589 sq miles 138,794 sq km
North Island, NZ 43,082 sq miles 111,583 sq km
Luzon, Philippines 42,458 sq miles 109,965 sq km
Iceland 39,769 sq miles 103,000 sq km
Mindanao, Philippines 37,657 sq miles 97,530 sq km
Hokkaido, Japan 30,395 sq miles 78,719 sq km
New Britain, PNG 13,569 sq miles 35,145 sq km
Halmaherea, Indonesia 6,965 sq miles 18,040 sq km

LARGEST LAKE ISLANDS
For each island in this section: Using the measuring system used by the country where you currently live, add together the numbers in the island's size. Continue adding until you get a one- or two-digit number. Read the book that corresponds to that position on your TBR list; be sure to tell us the number and which measuring system you've used.
Manitoulin, Lake Huron 1,068 sq miles 2,766 sq km
Vozrozhdeniya, Aral Sea 888 sq miles 2,300 sq km
Rene-Lavasseur, Manicouagan Reservoir, Quebec, Canada 780 sq miles 2,000 sq km
Olkhon, Lake Baykal 282 sq miles 730 sq km
Samosir, Toba 243 sq miles 630 sq km
Isle Royal, Lake Superior 209 sq miles 541 sq km
Ukerewe, Lake Victoria 205 sq miles 530 sq km
St. Joseph, Lake Huron 141 sq miles 365 sq km
Drummond, Lake Huron 134 sq miles 347 sq km
Idjwi, Lake Kivu, DRC 110 sq miles 285 sq km

LARGEST ISLANDS in the USA
For each island in this section: Using the measuring system used by the country where you currently live, add together the numbers in the island's size. Continue adding until you get a one-digit number. Read a book with that number in the total number of pages. Tell us how many pages each book has and which measuring system you've used.
Hawaii, Hawaii 4,037 sq miles 10,456 sq km
Kodiak, Alaska 3,672 sq miles 9,510 sq km
Prince of Wales, Alaska 2,587 sq miles 6,700 sq km
Chichagof, Alaska 2,085 sq miles 5,400 sq km
Saint Lawrence, Alaska 1,710 sq miles 4,430 sq km
Admiralty, Alaska 1,649 sq miles 4,270 sq km
Baranof, Alaska 1,636 sq miles 4,237 sq km
Nunivak, Alaska 1,625 sq miles 4,210 sq km
Unimak, Alaska 1,606 sq miles 4,160 sq km
Long Island, NY 1,401 sq miles 3,629 sq km

LARGEST ISLANDS in EUROPE
For each island in this section: Spell out each island’s name, using the first letter of a book’s title – EXCLUDING A, An and The – or the author’s first or last initial (NO middle initials)
Great Britain 88,787 sq miles 229,957 sq km
Iceland 39,769 sq miles 103,000 sq km
Ireland 33,342 sq miles 83,766 sq km
West Spitsbergen 15,200 sq miles 39,368 sq km
Sicily 9,807 sq miles 25,400 sq km
Sardinia 9,189 sq miles 23,800 sq km
North East Land 5,792 sq miles 15,000 sq km
Cyprus 3,572 sq miles 9,251 sq km
Corsica 3,367 sq miles 8,720 sq km
Crete 3,189 sq miles 8,260 sq km
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National Pi Day
Duration: 6 weeks
Completed: 0/8

1. Read a book #3 in a series
2. Read a book with a 1 in the original publication date
3. Read a book with a 4 in the total number of pages
4. Read a book set in Greece
5. Read a book with a dessert or candy of some kind on the cover
6. Read a book with a character who is a mathematician or scientist
7. Read a book with a circle of some kind on the cover
8. Read a book with a main character who is a nerd or geek


Celebrating The Barcode
Duration: 4 month
Completed: 0/11+

1. Read a book in which codes/ciphers are important OR a book in which a character is a spy or agent of some sort OR a book involving politics.
2. Read a book in which a character is an inventor OR a book by an author whose first AND last initials can be found in NORMANWOODLAND.
3. Read a book with a 1, 2, 5 or 9 in the number of total pages OR a book by author who was born in October (of any year).
4. Read a book with a geometric pattern of some sort as the predominant image on the cover OR book #4 in a series OR an author’s fourth published book.
5. Read a book in which the characters take trip via train or car OR a book in which some form of transportation is the predominant image on the cover OR a book involving some sort of new technology.
6. Read a book in which the first letter of the first word of the title – disregard A, An and The – can be found in KROGER.
7. Read a book in which a character works at or visits a museum OR a book set in Ohio or Washington, DC OR a book in which a “first” happens – first marriage, first baby, first murder investigation, whatever.
8. Read a book published in a year with a 5 in it OR a book in which a characters work in retail OR a book in which food is important to the story.
9. Read a book involving a conspiracy OR book #6 in a series OR a book (non-fiction or fiction) about a commonly known celebrity.
10. Read a book in which a character works in an “outdoor” career (park ranger, landscaper, etc.) OR a book whose barcode includes all of the numbers from the year you were born OR a book in which a malfunction of some sort plays a big role in the plot.
11. Go to Random.org and generate a number between 1 and 4. Look to the right of the screen and you'll see the box to generate numbers; you'll have to change the (max) 100 to 4, then just click generate.

If you get a 1, complete task A below.
If you get a 2, complete task B below.
If you get a 3, complete task C below.
If you get a 4, complete task D below.

* A. Science industry - Researchers have mounted tiny barcodes on bees to track their insects' mating habits.
Read a book in which a character is a scientist of some sort OR a book in which a character works with insects OR a book with science- or insect-related images featured predominantly on the cover.

* B. US military - The US Army has used 2-foot-long barcodes to label fifty-foot boats in storage at West Point.
Read a book in which a character is or has been in any branch of the military – any country, any era OR a book set in New York (state) OR a book with a boat featured prominently on the cover.

* C. Health industry - Many hospitals require their patients to wear barcodes on ID bracelets.
Read a book in which a character works in the medical field OR a book that features jewelry predominantly on the cover OR a book in which a character’s illness is important to the story.

* D. Shipping industry - FedEx is probably the world's biggest single user of barcode technology.
Read a book set in a country other than your own OR read a book featuring a large company OR a book with a cover that is predominantly brown.
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Royally Challenged
Start Date:
Completed: 0/7+

1. Many monarchs had nicknames (e.g. Catherine the Great, Ivan the Terrible, Louis XIV - the Sun King). Read a book featuring a monarch who had a nickname
2. In the music industry, some artists are known as royalty (e.g. Michael Jackson is known as the King of Pop, Dolly Parton is the Queen of Country Music). Read a book about one of these musicians or one that features a character who is a musician
3. It is well known that Henry VIII, King of England, had 6 wives. Read a book about the Tudors or a book where someone has remarried
4. A deck of cards features 12 members of royalty: a King, a Queen and a Jack in each suit. Read a book that has heart, club, diamond or spade in the title
5. Purple is considered to be one of the colours of royalty so read a book with a purple cover
6. Heirs are important for continuing the royal line. Read a book about someone raising a child
7. There are around 28 current monarchs in the world. Read a book where a character has the same name as one of these monarchs
8. There are many different words relating to the theme of royalty (throne, castle, ruler, sovereign, crown etc to name but a few). Read a book that features a royal word in the title
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Reading Roulette 2015/2016
Start Date: 1/1/18
Completed: 1/26

BL/HR: July 4: The first book on your TBR whose title starts with a two-letter word - i.e. an, by, do, no, etc.
To Win Her Heart by Karen Witemeyer

HR: July 18: The first book on your TBR whose title starts with the letter "U" - exclude articles.
Unending Devotion by Jody Hedlund

BL/HR: August 1: The first book on your TBR whose cover is only 2 colors; title and author name may be in additional colors.
Kidnapped by Dee Henderson

HR: August 15: The first book on your TBR whose title contains a male's name. If you absolutely don't have such a book, read a book whose title contains a male term - i.e. brother, father, knight, etc.
Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens

BL/HR: August 29: Any book (on your TBR) that was published in 2009. Since you'll probably have to sort your TBR by date published, and then 'poke through' position, you don't have to read the first 2009 on your list. If the book was published in 2009, chance are, it's been there for a while! :)
Absolute Power by David Baldacci

HR: September 12: The first book on your TBR whose author's FIRST name starts with "J."
Dana's Valley by Janette Oke

BL/HR: September 26: The first book (on your TBR) whose title contains a hyphenated-word. If you don't have a book to fit the hyphenated title word, you could use a book whose title contains a hyphen or dash within the title.
Ben-Hur by Lew Wallace

HR: October 10: The first book on your TBR whose cover shows the book's title and the author's name in different colors.
The Prayer Box by Lisa Wingate

BL/HR: October 24: The first book on your TBR with an author whose LAST name begins with an "L."
To Love Anew by Bonnie Leon

HR: November 7: The first book on your TBR that has a brown cover.
Ivanhoe by Walter Scott

BL/HR: November 21: The first book on your TBR whose cover shows a residential home.
Ruby by Lauraine Snelling

HR: December 5: The first book on your TBR whose title is pink.
by Kathleen Brooks 5* 1/16/18

BL/HR: December 19: The first book on your TBR whose title contains at least one of all vowels (A,E,I,O,U). You may use subtitles too.
The Maid of Fairbourne Hall by Julie Klassen

HR: January 2: The first book on your TBR whose author's LAST name begins with "N."
Mission Compromised: A Novel by Oliver North

BL/HR: January 16: The first book on your TBR whose total page count contains a 3.
A Promise for Ellie by Lauraine Snelling 314? pages

HR: January 30: The first book on your TBR whose title contains the word "OR."
Naughty Or Nice? by Lori Connelly

BL/HR: February 13: The first book on your TBR whose cover is any shade of yellow or gold.
Covenant Child by Terri Blackstock

HR: February 27: The first book on your TBR whose title is 6 or more words (you may use sub-titles).
Around The World in 80 Days by Jules Verne

BL/HR: March 12: The first book on your TBR whose title starts with "B" - exclude articles.
Die Bruderschaft=The Brethren or Die Begnadigung=John Grisham by John Grisham

HR: March 26: Any book that you have added to your TBR within the last 3 months.
Sparrow House by Karin Kaufman last added as of 9/1/18

BL/HR: April 9: The first book on your TBR whose plot occurs in the PAST or in the FUTURE.
Giant Print Reference Bible-KJV-Classic or Die Elberfelder by Anonymous past & future (last book of the Bible)

HR: April 23: The first book on your TBR whose title contains the word "LOVE."
Love Remains by Kaye Dacus

BL/HR: May 7: Any (one) book on your list in position #61 - position #70.
Land of my Heart, The Edge of Light, Summer of the Midnight Sun, The Real Enemy, Wicked Appetite, Wicked Business, Shades of Blue, Just beyond the Clouds, A Kingsbury Collection: Where Yesterday Lives / When Joy Came to Stay / On Every Side

HR: May 21: The first book on your TBR whose title starts with "S." You may ignore articles.
Summer of the Midnight Sun by Tracie Peterson or Shades of Blue by Karen Kingsbury in case I'll read the first one for the previous call out

BL/HR: June 4: The first book on your TBR whose author's initials are alliterative (start with the same letter).
Redemption or Shades of Blue or Just Beyond the Clouds book 2 of A Thousand Tomorrows / Just Beyond the Clouds by Karen Kingsbury

HR: June 18: The first book on your TBR whose title contains a day of the week.
Monday's Child re-read or Friday's Child by Clare Revell (if I can access them) or Juliette and the Monday ManDates by Becky Doughty

Titanic Remembrance Day (CCC)
Start Date: 1/1/18
Completed words: 0/24
Books Read: 0/22

Titanic 0/7
Remembrance 0/11
Steamship 0/9
Voyage 0/6
Damage 0/6
Collision 0/9
Southhampton 0/12
New York 0/7
Doomed 0/6
Design 0/6
Passengers 0/10
Iceberg 0/7
Bulkhead 0/8
Watertight 0/10
Unsinkable 0/10
White Star 0/9
Disaster 0/8
Lifeboat 0/8
Emergency 0/9
Women 0/5
Children 0/8
Atlantic Ocean 0/13
Carpathia 0/9
Survivors 0/9

ON THE MAP
DURATION: 12/1/17 - 6/30/18
✓ Day Trip: 4-6 books
Weekend Getaway: 7-12 books
Week-Long Break: 13-18 books
Tour the Country: 19-24 books
Around the World: 25 or more books
Completed: 5

Literature Map
0. Nora Roberts
1. Tödliche Küsse=Glory in Death by J.D. Robb 5* 12/13
2. Ufer der Hoffnung=Chesapeake Blue by Nora Roberts 4* 1/21
3. Die Begnadigung=The Broker by John Grisham 4* 4/9
4. The Kill Room by Jeffery Deaver 5* 5/9
5. One for the Money book 1 of Three Plums In One by Janet Evanovich 4* 6/9
6. Nicholas Sparks -> Karen Kingsbury -> Eason, Henderson, Oke, Colleen Coble, Susan May Warren, Blackstock, Lori Wick, T. Davis Bunn, Kristen Heitzman, Lynn Austin, Francine Rivers, Tracie Peterson, Snelling, Alton Gansky, Joel Rosenburg, Beverly Lewis, Robert Whitlow, Richard Evans
James Patterson, Patricia Cornwell, Kathy Reichs, Danielle Steel, Harlan Coben, David Baldacci, Lee Child, Jonathan Kellerman, Ken Follett, Michael Connelly, Catherine Coulter, Nicci French, Anne Holt, Alex Kava

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Here's how it works:
Type the name of one of your favorite authors into the search box on the Literature Map home page, then click on the Search icon and let the map do its thing. A bunch of names will fly around the screen and eventually settle into place. You will then choose one of the authors on the map and read any one of his/her books. When you finish, type the name of that book's author into the search box and start the process again. You will attempt to reach the goal you've chosen before the challenge ends.

Say I start with David Baldacci. My next author could be either Iris Johansen or Mary Higgins Clark (or a TON of other choices!). If I chose Johansen for book #2, I could then read something by Susan May Warren for book #3, but MH Clark for #2 could lead me to Jan Karon for #3, and so on.

While we encourage you to read new-to-you authors, authors you don't usually read, or authors whose names are far away from the center of the map, you can choose any author whose name is on the map at any point in the challenge. That said, you may NOT repeat an author during the course of the challenge, so choose wisely :)

QUESTIONS/ANSWERS:
Q: Do we need to read the authors in order, or can I map out my authors, then read the books whenever I want before the deadline?
A: They should be read in order, in case things on the map change as the challenge progresses.

Q: I've seen multiple spellings of the same author, and the same authors aren't on the map for all spellings. What do we do in such a case?
A: I've noticed that Susan Wittig Albert shows up on some pages as Susan Albert Wittig. If you're sure you know that the name on a map is wrong and should be spelled differently, go ahead and use the correct spelling/whatever of the author's name.

Q: Just want to be sure ... we NEVER read our 'starting' author ... even if that name later comes up on the map as related to a different author that we are reading?
A: Since you're not actually reading a book by your starting author at the beginning of the challenge, if s/he pops up on someone else's 'map' as you work through the challenge, then yes, you can read a book by that author at that point. (hide spoiler)]

Phase 10 Challenge - set-up
Start Date: 7/8/17
Phases Completed: 0/10

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))

The Phases:
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Phase 10 Challenge - (CCC-Archives)

Clear the Shelves (Archives 2017 Reading Challenge - 2nd Quarter)
Duration: 3 Months
Start Date: 1/1/18

This challenge is a way to clean out all of bookshelves: your physical, your electric, and your audible ones! The books you read for this challenge are books you that are already in your possession. Whatever you do for this challenge, you are not allowed to read a book obtained/bookmarked after challenge start.

Here are some ideas on how to choose your books:
1. Read a book that you borrowed from a friend and want to return when finished.
2. Read a book that you have had for two+ years and haven't started.
3. Read a book you have started, set aside for awhile, and now want to finish.
4. Read a book that you own that will help towards a yearly challenge.
5. Read a book from your shelf then donate it to your local Little Free Library, church, shelters, Goodwill, etc.

List the number of
Owned:
O - Physical Books:
O - Ebooks:
Library:
L - Physical Books:
L - Ebooks:
L - Audiobooks:
you want to read (listen to).

"I love it when a plan comes together!": A Book Homage to The A-Team Challenge (The Challenge Factory) (view spoiler)[

Duration: Six months from start date.

Levels:
Reporter: 3 or less books
Sergeant: 4-6 books
Captain: 7-9 books
Lieutenant: 10-12 books
Colonel: Complete all tasks (15 books total)

Original Rules: 100+ pages / Re-reads allowed / Participants are encouraged to seek out Military books to read that fit the tasks! (hide spoiler)]

Tasks:
1) John "Hannibal" Smith: Read a book where a character is an actor or a master of disguises (A character wearing a disguise will also work.)

2) Templeton Peck, aka Face/Faceman: Read a book where the male character is considered very charming, where the male character is an accountant, or where a character is extremely good at procuring items

3) H.M. "Howling Mad" Murdock: Read a book where a character is seeing a counselor or psychiatrist or a book where the male character is a pilot

4) B.A. Baracus: Read a book where a male character is a bodyguard or auto mechanic, or where a character is afraid of flying

5) Amy Allen: Read a book where a female character is a reporter that gets an overseas assignment, or a book where one character is blackmailing another

6) Frankie Santana: Read a book with a Puerto Rican male character, or a book where a character works with special effects

7) Colonel Francis Lynch: Read a book where a character is guarding prisoners or where a character frames another one for a crime

8) Colonel Roderick Decker: Read a book where a character is considered a troubleshooter or where a character has to redeem himself or his career

9) General Hunt Stockwell: Read a book where a male character works in the Intelligence community or a book where a character is manipulative or emotionally detached

10) Ran from 1983 to 1986: Read a book set in the 1980s

11) "Hannibal's on the Jazz...": Read a book set in the Jazz era

12) Ran for 5 seasons: Read the 5th book in a series

13) Nominated for 3 Emmys: Read a book that has been nominated for an award

14) Made into a movie in 2010: Read a book that has been made into a movie or book published in 2010

15) Made appearance in Lego Dimensions Video Game: Read a Book about a character in construction or auto mechanics or a Book from a Video Game franchise (examples: World of Warcraft, Mass Effect, Halo, Warhammer 40,000, Deus Ex, Batman, etc)

The Crazy Cover Challeng (CCC-Archives)
Start Date: 2/11/17
Completed: 0/200

Soup
Sandwich
Cake
Icecream
Candy
Chocolate
Pie
Coffee or Tea
Alcohol
Other Beverage

Pizza
Ethnic Food
Vegetable
Fruit
Salad Greens
Egg
Cooked Meat
Cheese
Bread
A Spice or a Condiment

Car
Bus or Truck
Train
Airplane
Ocean Liner
Sailboat
Rowboat
Bike (Motorized or otherwise)
Carriage
Hearse

Cat
Dog
Horse
Rabbit or Deer
Butterfly or Bird
Fish or Snake
Lion or Tiger
Bear, Wolf or Fox
A Fantastic Animal (Dragon, Unicorn etc).
An animal not listed above

One Person
Two People
More than two, less than five people
Five or more people
A wedding (or a symbol of, like a wedding ring or bridal dress)
A funeral (or a symbol of, like a casket or a grave)
A person with an animal
A dance
A hug
A reflection of a person

A shadow of a person
A silhouette of a person
A robot
A mannequin
A corpse
A person in an odd perspective (hanging, levitating, upside down etc)
Blood
An infant
A person in seated position
A person in motion

A skirt
An evening dress
An old fashioned dress
A wedding dress
An overcoat
A tie
A shirt (either male or female)
Jewelry
A swimsuit (either male or female)
Gloves or socks

Sunglasses
Shoes (male or female)
A tuxedo
Trousers
Denim
Woman's hat
Man's hat
Ethnic dress (kilt, kimono etc.)
Earmuffs, Bandanna or turban
A handbag or wallet

Grass or meadow
A moon
Garden or park
Orchard
Forest
A cliff
A natural water body
A swimming pool
Sunset or sunrise
Starry sky

Sky with white clouds
Sky with stormy clouds
Barren or rocky landscape
Desert
A lone tree
Unplucked flower(s)
Flower(s), plucked
Mountain
A beach
Snowy landscape

A small residential house
A castle or mansion
A small business
A skyscraper
A cupola
A swimming pool
A porch or a balcony
A door
A window
A cityscape

A country or dirt road
A busy street
A church or a place of worship
A famous, recognizable landmark
A bridge
A painting
A lighthouse
A roof
A shed, mudroom or garage
A cemetary

A bed
A fireplace
Curtains or blinds
Chair
A couch or a futon
Plates or china
A writing table
A ruin or an abandoned place
Cushions or throw pillows
A throne or an elaborate chair

A park bench
A tv, radio or turntable
A telephone or computer
A bath tub or a shower
A spoon, fork or knife
A clock
A kitchen appliance
A crib or cradle
A lounge or porch chair
A coffin

Legs
Arms
Hands
Feet
Partially visible face
A closed fist or a palm
A tail
A trunk, horn or other animal part (not the tail)
A body without the head
Hair

Neck
Torso
Eyes
Nose
Lips
Ears
Face in profile
A head, turned around
Back
A person as seen from a height

Gavel or Scales (or anything related to law)
Scalpel or Scissors
Sword, Shield or a Suit of Armor
Gun, Musket or Tank
Needle, yarn or thread
Knife
A musical instrument
A toy
A paint brush
A bouquet of flowers

A tool or gadget
Stack of books
Notepaper or envelope
A box
A sport or a game
A flowerpot
A roller coaster or carousel
A circus tent
A piece of luggage
Candlestick or chandelier

A cartoon or caricature
A swatch of paint
An ink or coffee stain
A cover without any art
An old portrait
A basic shape
A cover with an award seal
Lines or squiggles
Repeated pattern
Something destroyed or fallen or torn

A zodiac symbol
Unstitched cloth
A cover with an inner cover partially visible
A stylized illustration
A magical symbol or instrument
Burned paper or cloth
A staircase or ladder
Wings
Fence or gate
A symbol of holiday (a halloween mask, a christmas tree, etc)

TMI Challenge: Origins of Common Clichés (2014 CCC Challenge)
Start Date: 1/1/17
Completed: 11/62

The Tasks:
1. Jack of all Trades: This term was coined in the 1700s when ‘jack’ was a common term for ‘man,’ and refers to a person who is skilled in several different areas or fields.
a) Read a book with a main character who is skilled in many areas - Roarke
b) a book with a title that includes the words: Jack, trade, skill
c) a book with a main character or author named Jack - Jack Brennan, MC all books of the Cherringham series
d) find the phrase “jack of all trades” in a book.

2. Tongue in Cheek: This term was first used in the 1800s. In order to wink, a person must place his/her tongue against his/her cheek. A wink signals that the person is joking or not being completely serious. Today, we use this phrase to describe satire, sarcasm, or purposeful dishonesty (usually to avoid consequences of the truth.)
a) Read a book that is tagged as ‘satire’
b) a book with a title that includes the words: tongue, cheek, or wink
c) a book where the main character is known for making jokes
d) find the phrase “tongue in cheek” in a book

3. Dressed to the Nines: This term also dates back to the 1700s and there are several ideas about what the “nines” signifies. One possibility is that in this time period, the “nines” indicated perfection or high standards. Another is that a tailor used nine yards of fabric to make a suit. Today, we use this phrase to refer to someone who is dressed very nicely or dolled up.
a) Read a book that has been a #1 New York Times bestseller (indicate the date)
b) a book with a title that includes the words: nine, perfect, or perfection
c) a book where the main character is a tailor/dressmaker/fashion designer
d) find the phrase “dressed to the nines” in a book Pos. 2295

4. Crocodile Tears: This term alludes to the fact that while crocodiles have tear ducts, they do not actually “cry,” and it is obvious that they do not have any remorse over tearing apart their victims! Today we use this phrase to refer to insincerity or to describe someone who is expressing false remorse or crying when they are not really upset.
a) Read a book that made you cry
b) a book with a title that includes the words: crocodile, tear, or cry
c) a book with a character that is known for being insincere
d) find the phrase “crocodile tears” in a book

5. Chip on your Shoulder: Apparently, men used to walk around with a piece of wood on their shoulders and dare other men to knock it off in order to start a fight (men can be silly.) Today, we use this phrase to describe a person who is grumpy, holds a grudge, or is always looking for a fight.
a) Read a book where the main character is grumpy or holds a grudge - Lincoln Rhyme is grumpy Buch 4
b) a book with a title that includes the words: chip, shoulder, or wood
c) a book that describes a great deal of physical fighting
d) find the phrase “chip on your shoulder” in a book

6. Read the Riot Act: The Riot Act was a legitimate document in 18th century England, which the police often read to angry mobs. A disruptive crowd of 12 or more people was considered a mob, and a public official could read this act as a warning. If the crowd did not disperse within an hour, they would be subject to arrest. Today, we use this phrase to describe issuing a warning to someone who is acting up (usually children, husbands/wives, boyfriends/girlfriends) and let them know that this is their final warning before they have to face consequences.
a) Read a book where a main character issues, or is issued, a warning or ultimatum - Grandfather issues Winter an ultimatum
b) a book with a title that includes the words: riot, warning, or mob
c) a book set in 18th century England
d) find the phrase “read the riot act” in a book - Fantasy in Death ... and she came to read him the riot act. p 8 / Pos. 166

7. Running Amok: This phrase originated from an 18th century medical term “Amok,” which was thought to be a condition that caused normal people to go on violent killing sprees. The word was derived from the ‘Amuco,’ a band of warriors that were particularly brutal, and known to kill others with no provocation. Today, we use the term to describe wild, erratic behavior or hyperactive children.
a) Read a book about a serial killer
b) a book where the main character behaves in a way that is considered ‘wild’ or ‘erratic’
c) a book where a character develops a mental disorder, causing him/her to become violent
d) find the phrase “running amok” in a book

8. The Third Degree: There are many opinions about the origin of this phrase, but one of the most popular theories is that it is derived from the Freemasons, a fraternity, where would-be members must endure intense questioning before becoming “third-degree” members. Today, we use this phrase to describe the process of intense interrogation.
a) Read a book where someone is inducted into a club or society - Gwyneth into the Culper Ring
b) a book where a main character is interrogated or interrogates another character - In The Stars (alternativ)
c) a book that is 3rd in a series
d) find the phrase “the third degree” in a book - Chapter 14, p. 66/88 (library book - different # of pages)

9. Rule of Thumb: Allegedly, this phrase originated from a ruling by a judge in the 17th century that stated that a man was allowed to beat his wife with a stick, provided it was no wider than his thumb. Today, we use the term to describe a commonly known rule or benchmark.
a) Read a book about domestic violence
b) a book tagged as ‘feminism’
c) a book with a title that includes the words: rule, thumb, or stick
d) find the phrase “rule of thumb” in a book

10. Basket-case: This phrase supposedly originated in WWI to describe a soldier who lost all of his limbs and his remaining torso had to be transported to a medic in a basket. Today, we use the term to describe someone who is hopeless or a hot mess.
a) Read a book set in WWI
b) a book where someone is injured and is handicapped in some way
c) a book where the main character is hopeless, chaotic, or forgetful
d) a book with a title that includes the words: basket, case, or limbs
e) find the phrase “basket-case” in a book. Pos. 2730 see

11. Dead Ringer: In order to fool bookies, racehorse owners would buy two identical horses- one fast and one slow. The owners would practice running the slow horse and the bookies would scope it out, which would drive up the odds against that horse. On race day, the owners would have their friends place bets and then run the fast horse. “Ringer” refers to an illicit competitor in sporting events, and “dead” refers to dead-on or identical. Today, we use the term to describe something or someone that is uncannily similar to something/someone else.
a) Read a book where the main character has a twin or doppelganger
b) a book about horse racing
c) a book with a title that includes the words: dead or ringer
d) find the phrase “dead ringer” in a book - Prince Joe

12. Bite the Bullet: In war, emergency surgery was typically performed in the field, often without anesthesia or morphine. In order to distract the soldier from pain, the medic would place a bullet in his mouth and order him to bite down while the procedure was performed. Today, we use this phrase when someone must accept or endure something unpleasant.
a) Read a book where a character is injured in combat
b) a book where a main character must do something that he/she does not want to do - Julienne
c) a book with a character who is a surgeon
d) a book with a title that includes the words: bite, bullet, or emergency
e) find the phrase “bite the bullet” in a book - I bit the bullet... Pos. 1287

13. Hair of the Dog: In the 16th century, if a person was bitten by a rabid dog, it was common to dress the wound with the burnt hair of that dog as an antidote. Today, we use this phrase to describe an age old hangover cure: another drink!
a) Read a book where a main character is an alcoholic
b) a book about a dog (or a dog plays a prominent role)
c) a book with a title that includes the words: hair, dog, or drink
d) find the phrase “hair of the dog” in a book.

14. Spill the Beans: It was an ancient Greek voting practice for each person to place a bean in a hat: white beans signified a yes vote and black beans signified a no vote. After everyone was finished, someone would overturn the hat and count the beans to determine the outcome of the vote. Today, this term means to reveal a secret or to gossip. (It is also a cool game.)
a) Read a book where a character reveals a major secret - Whispers from the Shaddows (alternativ)
b) a book that involves an election
c) a book with a title that includes the words: spill, beans, or hat
d) find the phrase “spill the beans” in a book

15. Wrong End of the Stick: There are a lot of weird theories behind this one, but I’ll go with the least disgusting one: a person picks up a walking stick, and accidentally grabs the end covered in dirt instead of the clean end that is meant to be held. Today, this term refers to a misunderstanding.
a) Read a book where someone goes on a long hike or wilderness adventure
b) a problem is caused when a character misunderstands something major - Shelby & John
c) a book with a title that includes the words: wrong, dirt, or stick
d) find the phrase “wrong end of the stick” in a book

(view spoiler)[The idea for this challenge actually came from one of my many pet peeves- authors who use way too many clichéd phrases in their writing. I always notice these clichés and thought it would be fun to create a challenge where they can actually be put to good use...sooo I did a little research on the origins of some of these common phrases and designed this challenge around my findings. Please play with me and have fun!

Rules:
◈ All book formats are acceptable.
◈ Books must be at least 150 pages.
◈ You may post a list in advance, or post as you go. Changes can be made to your list at any time.
◈ Please provide the book title/author link for each book read, as well as the date finished.
◈ After you have completed the challenge, please re-post your list as a new message. If you would like feedback on your progress, feel free to post at any time!

Choose one option for each number and indicate the option you have chosen. Include a link to the book and the name of the author. For ‘find a phrase’ options, please indicate the page number (Titles do not count for this option.) (hide spoiler)]

BARC open ended if not otherways indicated

Find Yourself
Gibbs' Rules
Grrrr (perpetual)
Legacy of Alan Rickman
Legacy of Bill Paxton
Legacy of Robin Williams
Title Waterfall
Spitting Images


Wanderlust Challenges all challenges open ended - dates are suggestions only
100+ pages, repost when finished

Spell the Continents
Discover Your Dream Destination 2.2.19
Love Around the World 31.3.18
Doughnuts of the World 31.7.18
Capital City Longitude/Latitude Fun #1
Great Barrier Reef BINGO 30.6.18


last updated: 6/7/18


PIFM (A Good Thriller) (monthly)


Tall, Dark & Deadly - all challenges

Christian Fiction Devourers: all challenges (update link) & Rotating Monthly Challenges (update link)

Stress Free Reading Challenges (all open end)

Olympic Games
Meet the Mods - Kim
Meet Your Mod - Megan
Meet Your Mod - Delta
Meet Your Mods-Maya
Meet the Members: JenniferR
10 Things You Didn't Know About Alpacas
And Now a Word from Our Sponsors
August Holiday Haul
September Holiday Haul
Conspiracy Theories moved because I run out of characters in the origianal post
Pictionary
Murder Mystery!
Carve Your Pumpkin
Bobbing for Books
Black Cat Dippers with Pumpkin Pie Dip
Agnieszka's Stamp Collecting Spot
Ho Ho Homicide!!
Strawberries and Cream Yogurt Cake
Totally Random Challenge for the Year - 2017
Pawnography
Christams Bingo
The Lazy Challenge - Book Itself
The Lazy Challenge - Author
The Lazy Challenge - Characters
The Lazy Challenge - Circumstances of the Book
The Lazy Challenge - Cover & TinEye Color Extration Tool
Classifieds (2nd round)
MPAJ3
Disney Travelogue
Mad Lib
Wild Wild West


Perhaps ???
History Channel (Holiday Hauls April...)

The Challenge Factory



From 2017
Dewey Decimal System (15.2.17)
2017 Diversity Challenge (30.6.17)
5 Facts About Your Country (30.9.17)
100 Book Genre Challenge 2017 (31.12.17+)
Scale Your TBR Mountain (31.12.17)
Five Facts Year Long Challenge (30.6.17)
U-Pick (current post) perpetual
The Game of Life 24.10.18
Can I 'Persuade' You? 30.11.18

(Future ??? / Pausing:)
First Impressions & What so Great about... (pausing right now / changing monthly)
Attack of Your TBR Challenge (perpetual)

Crazy Challenge Connection (more or less all open end)
re-post when challenge compete / 150+ pages

Scrabble (3)
Spring 2018 Scavenger Challenge - Umbrellas 20.6.18
2018/2019 Reading Roulette 30.6.19
AMUSEMENT PARKS 30.9.18
2018 Help Me Decide 31.3.19
BOSTON MARATHON 30.6.18
Moldy Books, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8, Part 9, Part 10
Sum It Up (Round 14)
Quilting Challenge, Part 2, Part 3 (Phase 2 - Phase 1 has to be completed first), Part 4, Part 5 (Phase 3 - Phase 2 has to be completed first), Part 6
18x18 Challenge, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4 31.1.19
2018/2019 Reading Roulette 30.6.19
30.6.19
Sub-Genre Challenge 2018 15.9.19
October Uglies list, pick 31.10.18
Pick a Theme 2018/2019 (Christian) 30.9.19
Connection Challenge 2018/2019 30.9.19


The Largest, Tallest, Heaviest, Deepest ... and More Challenge, Part 2 3 tasks left: Lightning on cover (Tampa Star), Making Waves (TBR #14), Gold in title, author's or series name. Dog on Cover (if I find a better one)
Off the Shelf Challenge
2017/2018 Reading Roulette (30.6.18)
Awareness Ribbons, Part 2 (30.4.2018 / 30.9.2018)
2016 Help Me Decide
Reading Roulette 2016-2017
Letter By Letter
Small, Medium, Large Challege,
Math Can BeIs Fun! :-)
A Slice of Pi (Series) Open books: Haffen der Träume, Uffer der Hoffnung, The Burnt Island Burial Ground (Mount Moriah #3), Forever Driven, Todeszimmer, Full Throttle, A Merciful Secret (Mercy Kilpatrick #3), Where the Heart Lives #2 & 3, Royal Weddings #2 & 3, Deep Haven #2 & 3, Tödlicher Ruhm (In Death #34), Bluegrass #2 & 3,
Amazing Mazes! (Reading in a given order)
A Slice of Pi (Position #) (Reading in a given order)
2017 Help Me Decide
Obstacle Course (Extreme Challenge), (Part 2) (help: Orange Covers, Pink Covers)
No Vowels
1-2-3 Challenge, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4
Pick a Theme: Christian (2017) (31.8.18)
ROUTE 66 – The Mother Road (Part 1), (Part 2), (Part 3), (Part 4), (Part 5), (Part 6), (Part 7), (Part 8)

From 2017
Read-A-Thons (changing monthly)
From Sea to Shining Sea – Vermont (31.10.16)
Feels Like December 30.4.17
A Year of Seasonal & Holiday Fun
A Beacon in the Dark
A Picture Paints a Thousand Words
It's All the Same to Me
Connections Challenge (2017/2018) (30.9.18)

The Lost Challenges
re-post when challenge compete

A to Z Drink Challenge open
When I Grow Up Challenge open
When I Grow Up Challenge Version 2 open
Best Motion Picture Of the Year open
Get Your Kicks on Route 66 open
Flowers A-Z open
Something Different Challenge open
Eye of the Beholder (current round) (perpetual challenge)
Days of the Week (2nd round) open
The Smurfs 2.0 (open end)
Fairy Tale Challenge (10.4.19)

Double Trouble current commitments: Double Trouble (current commitment TH & BI) (perpetual)
I'd Like to Buy a Vowel (open end)


Monthly Challenges (Clean It Out, Judge A Book By It's Cover, Scavenger Hunt, Scategories)

Overdue
Valentine's Bingo reported back for end of Februaray - For full board: When in Brugges or Shot of Eros / Road to Terminus
Crazy Color Challenge
You Called Me What???
It's My Party
Fascinating Fun Facts... About U.S. Presidents and First Ladies 31.1.18
Happy Holidays
30 Days of Gratitude 30.11.17
2016 Olympics Challenge 18.1.18
Holiday Words in a Word Game 31.1.18
Cities Crazy For Christmas 31.12.17


last updated: 6/12/18

Nothing But Reading Challenges

Agatha Christie Reading Challenge (open end)
Baby got Book (31.12.18)
A Book a Day Keeps the Boredom at Bay (31.8.18)
Cleaning Out the TBR Closet 2018 (31.12.18)
Do the Math (Part 1) & Do the Math (Greek Alphabet) (open end)
Fibonacci Sequence (open end)
Finish This Sentence (open end)
Finish This Sentence (Part 2) (open end)
Ice / Ice Baby (open end)
In Pursuit of a Title (31.10.18)
It’s All In The Title (open end)
Judge & Jury (open end)
Monkey See...Monkey Do (open end)
The Mystery, Mayhem, and Murder Squad Reading Challenge Part I (open end)
The Mystery, Mayhem, and Murder Squad Reading Challenge Part II (open end)
Needles ‘N Stitches: An A-Z Challenge (open end)
Never Have I Ever... NBRC Style (23.6.18)
Pyramid Challenge (6.2.19)
Reading University Challenge (open end)
Time to Kill (3 options / 3 messages) (open end)
Translation Tango (open end)
The Twelve Towers Challenge (18.12.19)
...And the Oscar Goes to... (2017) (25.3.19)

Zoology (Part 1), Zoology (Part 2). Zoology (Part 3), Zoology (Part 4), Zoology (Part 5), Zoology (Part 6), Zoology (Part 7), Zoology (Part 8), Zoology (Part 9), Zoology (Part 10) (open end)
Vacation Destination - Favorite Countries & Vacation Destination - All Over the World (open end)
Answer the Question (Part 1), Answer the Question (Part 2), Answer the Question (Part 3), Answer the Question (Part 4), Answer the Question (Part 5), Answer the Question (Part 6) (open end)



Overdue
...And the Oscar Goes to... (2017) (5.2.18)
Beach Blanket Bingo (21.9.17)
Camp Gottaread Summer Reading (21.9.17)


To revisit/restart sometime again:
Jane Austen Challenge
Holiday Treats
7 Wonders

last updated: 6/12/18