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TT2-AUGUST Challenge for Book Advantage Points: Created by Teams
Magenta Mix-Up's August ChallengeRules:
- Each book should fit the Tower Teams Requirement (>160 pages)
- The challenge is optional. Participation is not mandatory.
- The Captains can use the books belonging to non-participating members to reach the team goal.
- Captains reserve the right to move around books to complete the challenge if necessary.
1. Cover Option: Covers with Anti-Rainbow colors
- Colors: White, Black, Grey
2. Behind Enemy Lines: Read books shelved as READ by members of other teams.
- The book can have been read any time.
3. Spell-It-Out: MAGENTA MIX UP
- We can use Book Title, Author First/Last Name, Character Name to spell out.
4. Around The World: Read books set in different continents
- Africa, Asia, Australia, Caribbean, Europe, Middle East, North America, South America
5. Short is Sweet: Read books less than 350 pages
6. Series Mania: Read a book from any series that you have already started
- The Book should be #2 onwards
7. Connect Four Game: Form a Chain of 4 books using any one of the following ways:
A. Link using the last letter OR any Word in the title OR the Author OR Series Name
Ex: Gone Girl -> The Lovely Bones -> Sophie's Choice -> Ender's Game
B. Connect Four Books using the Genres on the Book's Main Page:
- Each genre can only be used once
Example: The Duke and I (Romance) -> Acheron (Fantasy) -> The Ocean at the End of the Lane (Horror) -> Feed (Thriller)
The Chain Formed is: Romance -> Fantasy -> Horror -> Thriller
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Atomic Tangerine's August ChallengeBetween the team, we will read:
7 books, one set on each continent
15 books to spell ATOMIC TANGERINE
6 books which are number 6 in the series, have 'six' in the title or series, six words in the title/series/authors/combination as August was the sixth month of the Roman Calendar until it was named after Caesar Augustus.
The remaining 47 books to reach 75 should be spread between the following categories with at least one in each category:
- Books read by other team mates since January 2013 - - Books read by people in other teams since the challenge started
- Books featuring different forms of transport on the cover or as a main part of the story
- Summer tales (set mostly in the summer or with either 'summer' or 'sun' in the title)
- Books set in Ancient times as August was a busy month in ancient history, for example, Mount Vesuvius erupted in August 79 AD, the last day of Roman Civilisation was in August,
- Books which inspire you as several inspirational people were born or died in August and famous speeches were made (for example MLK gave his speech in August and Elvis and Marilyn Monroe died in August)
- Crime books as The Great Train Robbery occurred in August.
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Please Note:
In the Spell-It-Out section, for each letter read books with titles (only the first or starting word will count), series names, authors (both first or last names), character (first or last name), that begin with letters that correspond to letter of the phrase or term you choose. You may ignore the indefinite and definite articles (a, an, the, etc.)
Yes, we will allow main character (MC) names!
MC Definition: Only major characters will be allowed, or one that plays an important part. So for instance in Dead Until Dark, you may use Sookie, Bill, Sam, Eric, or Pam; but, not Arleen or the other vamps that appear only for a few scenes.
Leather Jacket Black August ChallengeDuration: August
Goal: 75 books
Please note that this is optional. You can read whatever you want. However, please know that we will be tracking all teammates books to try and fulfill the challenge. You can view the questionnaire answers Here.
1. Favorites-Read 15 books that are other teammates (LJB) favorite authors or books in their favorite series.
2. Occupations-Read 8 books where the main character has the same occupation as LJB teammates.
3. Country- Read 8 books set in any country except England & the US.
4. BADASSES- Spell-It-Out, 8 books. In the Spell-It-Out section, for each letter read books with titles (only the first or starting word will count), series names, authors (both first or last names), character (first or last name), that begin with letters that correspond to letter of the phrase or term you choose. You may ignore the indefinite and definite articles (a, an, the, etc.)
5. Behind Enemy lines-Read 9 books that come from the to-read,currently reading or read shelves of other participants in the competition e.g. Moonstone,Mango Tango etc.
6. August theme- Read 9 books with this in the title/cover: cats (wild or domestic),monkeys, gemstones i.e. rubies, onyx,opal,peridot, diamonds etc, any flowers, the words "beauty, strength,love,marriage, family, virgin,Sun, fire, " the words need to be an exact match or an almost perfect match e.g. Cat's, monkeys, etc.
7. 2012 Goodreads Choice Books winners/nominees- Read 9 books.
8. Favorite Colors- Read books that have covers the color of members favorite colors. The cover will have to be at last half to the entire page being that color. Purple, Green, Turquoise, Red, Yellow, Blue
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Electric LimeWe have had a board game theme going since May and would like to continue this for our August Challenge in the following way.
Let's Play RISK! Electric Lime Style
***A big thanks to Lauren for offering another fantastic board game for us to read through!***
Categories:
1. Orange (N. America)
2. Yellow/Gold (S. America)
3. Blue (Europe)
4. Brown (Africa)
5. Green (Asia)
6. Purple (Australasia)
The Plan:
Pick any of the above categories for your starting point. Read a book which meets one of the following criteria: a)cover color matches region/continent chosen b)setting is in chosen region/continent c)author was born in region/continent. You have completed your first "turn" with this book.
To take your second "turn" (and each of the following) move forward one number or back one number. Using the same category and criteria above, choose a book for your new continent/region.
My first four turns may look like this:
1st turn: I choose to start with Europe (3) and read Nicholas Nickleby by Charles Dickens who was born in England
2nd turn: I move on to Africa (4) and read We Need New Names: A Novel by NoViolet Bulawayo which is set in Africa
3rd turn: I move back to Europe (3) and read The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas who was born in France
4th turn: I move to South America (2) and read
by Wallace Stegner which has a gold cover.As a team, we must hit each continent/region at least once.
For the game to be complete, we must read 75 books.
Each book must only be one "space" away from the one before it.
"Worm hole Option" If you get stuck, you have two (2) worm holes which will allow you to move from you present location to any other space on the board. This will not count as a book, but will give you an opportunity to skip a location for which you do not have an appropriate book.
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It sure is!
Sarah wrote: "That is one really cool challenge."Thanks! We are looking forward to having some fun with it.
I am just coping and pasting this from Lizz post in the other thread:Blast Off Bronze August Challenge
8/1-8/31
Books 75
1.Finish up at least three series that you have three or less books to read to complete
2.Spell out GO BLAST OFF BRONZE
3.reads books with a female,male or then one person on the covers
4.August 4th is "International Friendship Day" so read books that have an international friendship or relationship in them
5.August's birthstone is Peridot read books with green covers
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Links updated to this point.
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Way back when, we Mods said we'd like a weekly "status report" on the August Challenge for BAP. Since August ends on a Saturday, we'll count weekly as every Saturday beginning August 10th.
To make this simple, please, just indicate in your "sister group" thread - that you already have set up for this challenge - that you are ready for a Mod review.
Tickle Me Pink Scavenger HuntDuration: August 1~ August 31 2013
Names~ May Use Author's First/last names or a character name (note: if using a character name the character must be either a main character or a supporting character) Spellings should be exact
Items can be found in books or on the cover. If the item is in the book please include the sentence its in and the page number.
Boy Names
1. Andrew
2. Brian/Bryan
3. Joshua/Josh
4. Lucas/Luke
5. William/Will
Girl Names
1. Anne/Anna/Ana/Ann
2. Elizabeth
3. Jessica
4. Julie/Julia
5. Megan/Meghan/Meg
Items~ Can be on cover or in book. If in book, remember to post the page number
1. Soap
2. Table
3. Jeans
4. Blood
5. Clock/Watch
6. Apple pie
7. Toaster
8. Camera
9. Glass
10. Fire
Spell it Out: Spell out one of the words below and used the title of books or the authors first/last name, character's first or last name or the series name. Letters are chosen on a first come fist serve basis and we need to complete the entire word.
Word(s): TICKLE ME PINK
Note: We must read 75 books in total for this challenge
Each participant will be reading 5% of their goal which I will calculate for them :D
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Wild Blue Yonder Mods Augusts' Favorites ChallengeDuration: August 1st through 31th for the group to read 75 Book
1. Reread an old Favorite: Reread a Favorite Book (Can reread any book, if it's over 6 months since the last time you have read the book). Tag (Reread)
2. Read a new book by a Favorite Author: Tag (Author)
3.Reread/Read a Favorite Series: Reread a Favorite series (Can reread any book/series, if it's over 6 months since the last time you have read the book/series) Can read any new book in a series as long as it is part of an old Favorite series. Tag (Series)
4. Read a book from your Favorite Genre Tag (Genre)
5. Read a book with a Favorite Cover: Tag (Cover)
6. Read a book from a Favorite Bookshelf of a teammate or a team member of another team. Tag (BkSH)
Note: When you want to get credit for both WBY's Mini Challenge and August Favorites Challenge for a book you have read, put both tags inside the parentheses when posting to WBY discussion thread. Example: (T3Reread)
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Whoa. Pewter Blue is done, Mary: HDLS? Congratulations!
Go ahead and post here. We'll also take a hyperlink to a legible/understandable online spreadsheet.
Pewter Blue August Challenge is finished:Pewter Blues Not Quite An Octagon Challenge
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SPELL-OUT 12 books:
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BEACH READS-9 books
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CRAZY EIGHTS-7 books
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GREEN Cover-3 books
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SUNWORSHIP-7 Books
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SUMMER FLING-11 Books
(under 300 pages)
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GIRL POWER-19 books
(female authors)
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WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE-7 books
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was green. (view spoiler)
Oops sorry. When I copy/pasted I left off the green covers. I'll go edit my post to add them.I know we were approved but I added the links to the green covers under my spoiler tab.
Not to worry, Mary: HDLS. The other one works, too. I just thought it had a black stripe, not and a dark green stripe.
Quick Question: I know this challenge ends at the end of the month. Do you want us to post our books anywhere (here for ex), or will you just be checking the spreadsheets?If we need to use cupcakes to help us to our goal of 75, should we post that there or somewhere else, since we won't know until the challenge is over?
You may post the challenge here in its entirety, Rebecca, or just post a link to your spreadsheet or your thread in the "sister" group. The spreadsheet has to be reasonably understandable, please. You may post cupcakes on the spreadsheet, that's fine. Do you know how to do so? If not, I can explain it.
Thanks! I'm not exactly sure how to do that. Would you like me to just add the cupcake picture to certain categories? I'm not positive we'll need them, but just in case.Is it the same as the 7% challenge where 7 cupcakes = 1 book?
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I'll post some screens to show everyone.
Is it the same as the 7% challenge where 7 cupcakes = 1 book?"
Yes. Ditto as before with "blinkies."
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FYI, here is the Google Support: Insert images into a spreadsheet link.
• Go to the cell of the type of cupcake you desire and do an “edit” and “copy” of
the html code. A larger picture of this is here.
• The code in red above is specific to that cupcake.
• Go to your spreadsheet and do “paste” into your desired cell.
• As far as I know, only one image may exist in a cell, so you would NOT be able to
put seven (7) regular cupcakes into one. It will just be understood by the Mods
that you are cashing in seven. Or six, with a “Blinkie.”
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FYI, here is the Google Support: Merge cells link.
If you want to make a header type cell to reach over two or more smaller columns, use the “merge” command. Larger copy of the picture is here.
In the example shown in Screen #1, the titles "August BOM" and "Posted DQs" are above all three BOMs and "Blinkie" columns.
Screen #1• Before you make the top row, first start by choosing two or more columns that you’d
like to “merge” - or “become one.”
• Right click on them, so you will be able to select “resize column” and change width
(first number). Most people usually make the 60 since ‘standard’ for columns is 120.
Now they have become ‘smaller.’ You can do this step one column at the time, also.
• Next, choose cells you want to be one. In our example we chose the first row cells.
• Click on “merge” cells icon (between border and alignment) on your toolbar, as
indicated by the red arrow in Screen #2, and they become one cell. The little ▾ down
arrow to the right will give you a dropdown menu, but you don't really need it for this.
A larger copy of the picture is here.
Screen #2P.S. I’d like to thank ❀Tea❀ for taking the time to explain this to me. She’s a sweetie!
• Repeat for every row/cells you want to merge.
Forest Green has finished their August Trivial Pursuit.Books Completed: 75/75
Last Updated: 8/22/13
Category 1: Wild Card Spell Out SUMMER HEAT WAVE
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Category 2: People and Places Books from other team members' shelves
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Category 3: Arts and Entertainment cover colors
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Category 4: Science and Nature
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Category 5: Sports and Leisure YA books or summer salad of fruits/vegetables
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Category 6: History books set or published at least 10 years ago
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Magenta Mix-Up is done with our challenge. The updated spreadsheet is here. 75/75 done. Is the spreadsheet ok or do I need to post them here?
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BTY, impressive spreadsheet, Marchioness of Magenta.
LJB August ChallengeCompleted: 75/75
1. LJB Favorite Authors/Series
Completed: 15/15
1. Nichole-Glory in Death by J.D. Robb, 8/2/13, 296p., Favorites-Oo
2. Sophie-Savor the Moment by Nora Roberts, 8/3/13, 325p., Favorites-Oo
3. Sophie-Naked in Death by J.D. Robb, 8/2/13, 294p., Favorites-Oo
4. Kari-The Gunslingerby Stephen King,8/2/13, 231p., Favorites-Pigletto
5. Karen-Divergent by Veronica Roth, 8/6/13, 487p., Favorites-Kari
6. Pigletto-Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer, 8/5/13, 316p., Favorites-Ozana,Karen
7. Rhonda-Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins, 8/4/13, 390p., Favorites-Kari
8. Oo-Magic Rises by Ilona Andrews, 8/9/13, 327p., Favorites-Nichole
9. Kari-Blood Brothers by Nora Roberts, 8/10/13, 314p., Favorites-Oo
10. Carody- Vampire Academy by Richelle Mead, 8/10/13, 332p., Favorites-Ozana
11. Carody- Frostbite by Richelle Mead, 8/11/13, 327p., Favorites-Ozana
12. Carody- Shadow Kiss by Richelle Mead, 8/12/13, 443p., Favorites-Ozana
13. Carody- Blood Promise by Richelle Mead, 8/13/13, 503p., Favorites-Ozana
14. Carody- Spirit Bound by Richelle Mead, 8/14/13, 489p., Favorites-Ozana
15. Carody- Last Sacrifice by Richelle Mead, 8/15/13, 594p., Favorites-Ozana
2. LJB Occupations
Completed: 8/8
1. Kari-Confessions of a Shopaholic by Sophie Kinsella, 8/7/13, 368p., Journalist
2. Rhonda-Suspect by Michael Robotham, 8/11/13, 368p., Doctor (psychiatrist)
3. Karen-The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion, 8/2/13, 329p., Student
4. Nichole- Nightshifted by Cassie Alexander, 8/12/13, 331p., Nurse
5. Ozana-The Strain by Guillermo del Toro, 8/16/13, 400p., Doctor
6. Rhonda-A Plot to Die For by Christina Larmer, 8/16/13, 215p., Journalist
7. Karen- Packer and Jack by Rachel Hoffman, 8/17/13, 222p., Stay at Home Mother
8. Kari-The Mother Load by Kelley Bates, 8/17/13, 260p., Stay at home mother
3. Country
Completed: 8/8
1. Oo-Whisper No Lies by Cindy Gerard, 8/17/13, 335p., Indonesia
2. Oo-Show No Mercy by Cindy Gerard, 8/2/13, 359p., Argentina
3. Oo-Show No Fear by Marliss Melton, 8/5/13, 292p., Bogota, Colombia
4. Marcella-Intimate Enemies by Joan Swan, 8/7/13, 362p., Mexico
5. Oo-Take No Prisoners by Cindy Gerard,8/10/13, 363p., Honduras
6. Oo-The Greek's Christmas Baby by Lucy Monroe, 8/12/13, 187p., Greece
7. Amy- Perfect Strangers by Tasmina Perry, 8/18/13, 416p., France
8. Pigletto- East of the Sun by Julia Gregson, 8/21/13, 480p., India
4. Spell it out- Badasses
Completed: 8/8
B- Bloodlines by Richelle Mead, Carody, 8/17/13, 421p.
A-Alissa Nutting, Tampa, Jessica, 8/7/13, 272p.
D- Downtown Owl by Chuck Klosterman, Jessica, 8/6/13, 304p.
A-Aiden Fairbanks(MC)- Their Mating Rituals by Honor James, Marcella, 8/8/13, 184p.
S- S.M. Boyce-Treason, Kari, 8/2/13, 366p.
S-Soren(MC)- The Mistress by Tiffany Reisz, Nichole,8/8/13, 464p.
E-.The End of Your Life Bookclub by Will Schwalbe, Karen,8/1/13, 352p., Catherine- Atomic Tangerine
S-Christine Shaw(MC)-The King's Mate by Honor James, Marcella, 8/9/13, 172p.
5. Behind Enemy Lines
Completed: 9/9
1. Amy- You Had Me At Hello by Mhairi McFarlane, 8/11/13, 436p., Vikki-PMM
2. Pigletto- The Grimm Legacy by Polly Shulman, 8/2/13, 352p., Deedee-Magenta Mix-Up
3. Nichole-First Grave on the Right by Darynda Jones, 8/7/13, 310p., Dawn(Kat N Hat)-Blast-Off Bronze
4. Marcella-Fantasy Lover by Sherrilyn Kenyon, 8/11/13, 337p., Lisa Kay-Cadet Blue
5. Pigletto- Clouds of Witness by Dorothy L. Sayers, 8/11/13, 288p., Deedee-Magenta Mix-Up
6. Parvathy- Dark Places by Gillian Flynn, 8/11/13, 345p., Teresa!- Pewter Blue
7. Amy- I Am J by Cris Beam, 8/5/13, 352p., Logan- Electric Lime
8. Marcella- Night Pleasures by Sherrilyn Kenyon, 8/12/13, 336p., Mandy- Blast-Off Bronze
9. Marcella- Dance with the Devil by Sherrilyn Kenyon, 8/14/13, 362p., Mandy- Blast-Off Bronze
6. August Theme
Completed: 9/9
1. Pigletto- The Land That Time Forgot: The Complete Caspak Trilogy in One Volume by Edgar Rice Burroughs, 8/2/13, 236p.- Cat on cover
2. Nichole-Beauty Dates the Beast by Jessica Sims, 8/9/13, 353p.- Beauty
3. Nichole-Beauty From Pain by Georgia Cates, 8/13/13, 338p.-Beauty
4. Oo-Jewels of the Sun by Nora Roberts, 8/2/13, 347p.- Sun
5. Marcella- Paradise Valley by Rosanne Bittner, 8/2/13, 341p.- Flowers on cover
6. Nichole-Immortal in Death by J.D. Robb, 8/21/13, 345p.- Calla Lily on cover
7. Sophie- Life After Life by Kate Atkinson, 8/19/13, 544p.- Rose on cover
8. Sophie- Vision in White by Nora Roberts, 8/19/13, 325p.- Flowers on cover
9. Kari-Sapphire by Bryan W. Alaspa, 8/22/13, 382p., Gem
7. 2012 Goodreads Choice Books winners/nominees
Completed: 9/9
1. Nichole-Easy by Tammara Webber, 8/11/13, 310p.
2. Karen- Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo, 8/12/13, 356p.
3. Nichole- Seraphina by Rachel Hartman,8/16/13, 451p.
4. Karen- The Age of Miracles by Karen Thompson Walker, 8/13/13, 373p.
5. Karen- Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter, 8/18/13, 337p.
6. Nichole- Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo, 8/17/13, 356p.
7. Karen-The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielson, 8/21/13, 342p.
8. Carody- The Golden Lily by Richelle Mead, 8/18/13, 418p.
9. Nichole- Seducing Cinderella by Gina L. Maxwell, 8/23/13, 326p.
8. Cover Colors~ Purple, Green, Turquoise, Red, Yellow, Blue
Completed: 9 /9
1. Rhonda-Intensity by Dean Koontz, 8/8/13, 308p.
2. Marcella-Their Unusual Mating by Honor James, 8/8/13, 172p.
3. Marcella-Team: Alpha by Honor James, 8/10/13, 285p.
4. Marcella- Touch If You Dare by Stephanie Rowe, 8/11/13, 383p.
5. Karen- The Peculiar by Stefan Bachman, 8/10/13, 384p.
6. Karen- Ruins of Gorlan by John Flanagan, 8/14/13, 280p.
7. Pigletto- The Floating Admiral by Detection Club, 8/16/13, 310p.
8. Rhonda- One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey, 8/14/13, 320p.
9. Marcella- Night Embrace by Sherrilyn Kenyon, 8/13/13, 408p.
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Thanks for the easy to read layout, Nichole!
Thanks, LK (I think?)! Glad you were able to read the spreadsheet :)
Very much so, M of M. I really liked it. ☺
Atomic Tangerine is provisionally finished :) I'm just waiting to see if the last book fits the category but, if it doesn't, I'll finish another book tonight to replace it. The spreadsheet's here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/c... If I need to do the thread posts, I'll do them after work tomorrow night :)EDIT!!!! Atomic Tangerine have definitely finished :)
Moonstone has finished their 90 books for the August challenge and is now ready for review.A copy of our spreadsheet can be found here: Moonstone August Challenge
I've also compiled all of the books read with links and covers here: August Challenge - Captains and Mods only
If I need to move the above information here, please let me know.
WBY is finished and ready for final mod review here.If you need any additional info or clarification, just let me know!
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Purple Mountains Majesty has finished the challenge!Our spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/c...
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Mods approved: minimum of 1 for categories 2-8 but no need to set a limit on them. Members do not have to read a book for each category, as long as the team adds at least 1 book for each category.
1: Spell-Out-GO PEWTER BLUE (12)
2: Beach Reads: books we'd take to read on the beach.
3: Crazy Eights8th in a series, 8 words, 8 letters, published in August etc.,
4: Green covers for Peridot birth stone.
**5: Sunworship Books with sun or fire on cover or in title, red or orange cover.
6: Summer Fling: books under 300 pages
7: Girl Power books by female authors in honor of women in the US getting the vote on 8/18/1920.
**8: Water, Water Everywhere: books set near water, water in title, water on cover etc..,
**Names and word variations allowed for #5 & #8. Name must be author or a major character.
Need to hit 75
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