How to Be a Buddy Reader Challenge

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

~Nothing But Reading Challenges Style~

Buddy Reading is a way to help people learn to read, whether they are adults or children. Or, in the book-a-holic's world, a fun way to make a dent in our always growing TBR's. Or the final push to read that book that we keep saying "one day I'll read it".

Duration: You set the pace

Levels:

Going with the flow ► 2 to 5 books
Can't say no ► 6 to 10 books
Book Hoarder ► 11 to 15 books
Leading the Way ► 16 to 20 books
Born to Read ► 21+ books

Rules & How to:

►Pick a level and choose your own buddy read styles.
►You can read as many books as you want for each buddy read type.
►Categories may overlap, for example, City of Bones buddy read can be used as a NBRC buddy read (BR), a Revisited BR or a Read and Watch BR but can only be used once in this challenge.

     

◈ Buddy Read:
The NBRC buddy reads have a discussion leader and a reading date is set to start the book. A reading schedule is posted prior to the start date and discussion questions are posted each day regarding that section of the book. An example is The Eternity Cures buddy read

◈ Relaxed Buddy Read:
Is similar to our usual buddy reads except there are less questions and break points. Example: Magic Burns buddy read

◈ Informal Buddy Read:
Doesn’t have a discussion leader and participants are asked to consider some generic questions when making comments about the book Is similar to our usual buddy reads except there are less questions and break points. An example is The Night Circus buddy read

◈ Book of the Month Buddy Read:
Each month books which are nominated by members are entered into polls and voted. The book with the highest number of votes will become one of our books of the month. We then proceed as in a NBRC buddy read like in the 5th Wave discussion

◈ Leading a Buddy Read:
A buddy read where you either have a leading role or volunteer for a set of questions and comments.

◈ Read to One Another:
Read the book out loud to others: a child, an elder, to the blind, in a reading group.

◈ Revisiting a Buddy Read:
Read a former BOM or Buddy Read and get in touch with your inner Tomb Raider uncovering the discussion and answering the DQ's on your own. You never know what surprises it will bring.

◈ Can't Resist a Buddy Read:
Some members don’t like structured buddy reads like ours or are true BR-addicts or simply can’t say no to a buddy read, so, feel free use buddy read books from any discussions or book clubs out there.

◈ Series Chasers:
Be part of a book series discussion where the goal is the series per se and different readers can be at different paces (not the same book number).

◈ Partner's choice:
A buddy read where your buddy picks a book for you to read and you choose for a buddy (doesn't have to be the same person).

    

◈ Re-reading with a Buddy:
When you can say no to a buddy read even when you already have read the book.

◈ Buddy Read Pal:
You and a reading partner choose a book to read and discuss. No outsiders. This one is just for two.

◈ Self Buddy Read:
Read out loud in order to improve on your delivery. You can tape yourself reading to keep track on your progress.

◈ Read and Watch:
Buddy read the book, watch the movie (or TV series, or musical, or play) - and make comparisons, discussing what has been left out or changed as well as the actors and actresses. There is a long debate of what one should do first: read the books or watch the movie? We usually read first, but it isn’t essential. An example is One Day buddy read

◈ Author’s Buddy Read:
Is a buddy read focused in the author. It can be an Author of the month buddy read with discussion threads about the different books/series by that author or a book-a-month author’s challenge like the Neil Gaiman - A book a month buddy reads


     

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

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[Kristie]

I'm definitely joining this one! I think I have more buddy reads planned than BOMs coming up! :)

Duration: TBD
Level: TBD
Completed: TBD

◈ Buddy Read:
The NBRC buddy reads have a discussion leader and a reading date is set to start the book. A reading schedule is posted prior to the start date and discussion questions are posted each day regarding that section of the book. An example is The Eternity Cures buddy read

◈ Relaxed Buddy Read:
Is similar to our usual buddy reads except there are less questions and break points. Example: Magic Burns buddy read

◈ Informal Buddy Read:
Doesn’t have a discussion leader and participants are asked to consider some generic questions when making comments about the book Is similar to our usual buddy reads except there are less questions and break points. An example is The Night Circus buddy read

◈ Book of the Month Buddy Read:
Each month books which are nominated by members are entered into polls and voted. The book with the highest number of votes will become one of our books of the month. We then proceed as in a NBRC buddy read like in the 5th Wave discussion

◈ Leading a Buddy Read:
A buddy read where you either have a leading role or volunteer for a set of questions and comments.

◈ Read to One Another:
Read the book out loud to others: a child, an elder, to the blind, in a reading group.

◈ Revisiting a Buddy Read:
Read a former BOM or Buddy Read and get in touch with your inner Tomb Raider uncovering the discussion and answering the DQ's on your own. You never know what surprises it will bring.

◈ Can't Resist a Buddy Read:
Some members don’t like structured buddy reads like ours or are true BR-addicts or simply can’t say no to a buddy read, so, feel free use buddy read books from any discussions or book clubs out there.

◈ Series Chasers:
Be part of a book series discussion where the goal is the series per se and different readers can be at different paces (not the same book number).

◈ Partner's choice:
A buddy read where your buddy picks a book for you to read and you choose for a buddy (doesn't have to be the same person).

◈ Re-reading with a Buddy:
When you can say no to a buddy read even when you already have read the book.

◈ Buddy Read Pal:
You and a reading partner choose a book to read and discuss. No outsiders. This one is just for two.

◈ Self Buddy Read:
Read out loud in order to improve on your delivery. You can tape yourself reading to keep track on your progress.

◈ Read and Watch:
Buddy read the book, watch the movie (or TV series, or musical, or play) - and make comparisons, discussing what has been left out or changed as well as the actors and actresses. There is a long debate of what one should do first: read the books or watch the movie? We usually read first, but it isn’t essential. An example is One Day buddy read

◈ Author’s Buddy Read:
Is a buddy read focused in the author. It can be an Author of the month buddy read with discussion threads about the different books/series by that author or a book-a-month author’s challenge like the Neil Gaiman - A book a month buddy reads


update to follow

[Sonia]

You beat me to create my spot! *grins*

Welcome to the challenge Kristie :o)

[Sonia]

How To Be a Buddy Reader
Level TBD
Read 0 /TBD

[Ezi]

Hmmmm! Let me think what level I want

[Anima]

I'm definitely in, I think I have a similar situation to Kristie, more buddy reads than BOMs *grin*.

Duration: 09/02/13 - until completed

Level: Born to read 21+ books

Completed: 25/21+

◈ Buddy Read:


◈ Relaxed Buddy Read:
✔ Ender's Game discussed
✔ Siege and Storm discussed
✔ Magic Bites discussed
✔ Insurgent discussed
✔ Doctor Sleep discussed

◈ Informal Buddy Read:
✔ The Book Thief discussed

◈ Book of the Month Buddy Read:
✔ The Mysterious Affair at Styles discussed
✔ The Prophet discussed
✔ The Cuckoo's Callingdiscussed
✔ Etiquette & Espionagediscussed

◈ Leading a Buddy Read:



◈ Read to One Another:


◈ Revisiting a Buddy Read:


◈ Can't Resist a Buddy Read:
✔ Before I Go To Sleepdiscussed
✔ Rebeccadiscussed
✔ Daughter of Smoke & Bonediscussed
✔ Unwind discussed
✔ A Week in Winter discussed
✔ Scarlet discussed
✔ Allegiantdiscussed

◈ Series Chasers:
Dark Lover
✔ Storm Frontdiscussed
✔ Magic Burnsdiscussed
✔ Fool Moondiscussed
✔ Magic Strikesdiscussed
✔ Grave Surprisediscussed
✔ Grave Sightdiscussed

◈ Partner's choice:



◈ Re-reading with a Buddy:
A Game of Thrones
The Great Gatsby

◈ Buddy Read Pal:


◈ Self Buddy Read:


◈ Read and Watch:


◈ Author’s Buddy Read:
✔ Coraline discussed
✔ The Graveyard Book discussed
American Gods

[Kristie]

Lol Sonia! Sorry. ;)

Yay Anima! I think we are in many buddy reads together over the next few months. :)

[Anima]

Kristie, yes, we are, and I'm really happy about it :)

[Sarah]

Kristie wrote: "Lol Sonia! Sorry. ;)

Yay Anima! I think we are in many buddy reads together over the next few months. :)"

I think I am right there with you gals:)

[Anima]

That is really great, Sarah :), he have a nice buddy reads' company :D

[Kristie]

I think so Sarah! Are you joining the challenge?

[Sarah]

No. Just saying "hey."

[Nicole]

Man, watch me storm this challenge in the month of September.

These can be BRs from other groups too, right?

[Kristie]

Nicole wrote: "Man, watch me storm this challenge in the month of September.

These can be BRs from other groups too, right?"

Hi Nicole! I had the same question, then I noticed that there is a category called "Can't Resist A Buddy Read" and it states that you can use buddy reads from other clubs there. :)

[Kristie]

Oh, a related question I have though is - Would BOMs for other clubs go under "Book of the Month Buddy Read" or "Can't Resist A Buddy Read"?

[Nicole]

Righto! Let's get this underway.

Duration: TBA
Level: Born to Read ► 21+ books
Completed: 0/21

1. Paper Towns - "Can't Resist a Buddy Read"
2. Magic Bites - "Series Chasers"
3. The Emperor Mage - "Re-reading with a Buddy"
4. One Day - "Relaxed Buddy Read"
5. Summer Knight - "Partner's Choice"
6. Written in Red - "Partner's Choice"
7. The Ocean at the End of the Lane - "Author's Buddy Read"
8. Insurgent - "Relaxed Buddy Read"
9. Scarlet - "Relaxed Buddy Read"
10.

[Karen ⊰✿, Fiction Aficionado]

Clearly I'm in for this one too ;)

Duration: 1 Sept 2013 - 14 Dec 2013
Level: Born to Read ► 21+ books
Completed: 21/21


◈ Buddy Read
Prodigy read 17/10/13
Insurgent read 26/9/13

◈ Relaxed Buddy Read
Siege and Storm read 6/9/13
Ender's Game read 2/1//13
Magic Bites read 12/9/13

◈ Informal Buddy Read
The Book Thief read 4/10/13
Allegiant` read 14/12/13

◈ Book of the month Buddy Read
Coraline read 24/9/13
The Cuckoo's Calling read 15/10/13
The Firebird read 8/12/13

◈ Leading a Buddy Read
Shades of Earth read 3/9/13

◈ Revisiting a Buddy Read
Daughter of Smoke & Bone read 19/10/13

◈ Can't resist a Buddy Read
The Hundred-Foot Journey read 15/9/13

◈ Series Chasers
Storm Front read 19/9/13
Fool Moon read 24/9/13
Magic Burns read 15/10/13
Magic Strikes read 8/12/13

◈ Re-reading With a Buddy
One Day read 19/9/13

◈ Read and Watch
The Princess Bride read 11/12/13

◈ Author's Buddy Read
The Ocean at the End of the Lane read 18/10/13
The Graveyard Book read 15/11/13

[Nicole]

I never doubted it, Karen ;)

[Sonia]

Kristie wrote: "Oh, a related question I have though is - Would BOMs for other clubs go under "Book of the Month Buddy Read" or "Can't Resist A Buddy Read"?"

Only the first 3 categories are exclusive of NBRC. All the others can be from other groups. So any BOM, as long as it's decided by a poll, can be used for "Book of the Month Buddy Read"

[ilovebakedgoods (Teresa)]

I can't resist a buddy read or another challenge so of course I'm in. This is also a good way for me to keep track of my buddy reads, hehe. I have no idea what level I'm going for. I need to figure out all my BR first, LOL! Just count me in and I'll figure this out. :)

Duration: Eternal
Level: Undecided

Rules and stuff and other assorted ideas to come...

[Sonia]

ilovebakedgoods (Teresa) wrote: "I can't resist a buddy read or another challenge so of course I'm in. "

Wait, you mean there is someone that can resist challenges and buddy read?

*gasps of shock*

[Sonia]

Welcome to the challenge Ezi, Anima, Nicole, Karen & Teresa!!!

*says hi back to Sarah*

[Sonia]

How to Be a Buddy Reader
~Nothing But Reading Challenges Style~

Duration: You set the pace
Level:Born to Read ► 21+ books
Completed: 0/21

◈ Buddy Read:
The Eternity Cure

◈ Relaxed Buddy Read:
Bitten

◈ Informal Buddy Read:


◈ Book of the Month Buddy Read:
Coraline
The Cuckoo's Calling

◈ Leading a Buddy Read:
The Orphan Master's Son

◈ Read to One Another:


◈ Revisiting a Buddy Read:
The 5th Wave

◈ Can't Resist a Buddy Read:
Ink
The Testing

◈ Series Chasers:
Tangled Threads

◈ Partner's choice:
Mind Games
Rock Chick
Slammed
One Foot in the Grave
The Golden Lily
Wallbanger

◈ Re-reading with a Buddy:
Magic Bites
Grave Sight

◈ Buddy Read Pal:


◈ Self Buddy Read:


◈ Read and Watch:


◈ Author’s Buddy Read:
The Graveyard Book

[Kristie]

Sonia wrote: "Kristie wrote: "Oh, a related question I have though is - Would BOMs for other clubs go under "Book of the Month Buddy Read" or "Can't Resist A Buddy Read"?"

Only the first 3 categories are exclus..."

Thank you Sonia!

[Christine]

Yay! I am certainly IN!

Duration: 01.09.2013 -
Level: TBD

Levels:
Leading the Way ► 16 to 20 books
Born to Read ► 21+ books

►Categories may overlap, for example, City of Bones buddy read can be used as a NBRC buddy read (BR), a Revisited BR or a Read and Watch BR but can only be used once in this challenge.


◈ Buddy Read:
The NBRC buddy reads have a discussion leader and a reading date is set to start the book. A reading schedule is posted prior to the start date and discussion questions are posted each day regarding that section of the book. An example is The Eternity Cures buddy read



◈ Relaxed Buddy Read:
Is similar to our usual buddy reads except there are less questions and break points. Example: Magic Burns buddy read



◈ Informal Buddy Read:
Doesn’t have a discussion leader and participants are asked to consider some generic questions when making comments about the book Is similar to our usual buddy reads except there are less questions and break points. An example is The Night Circus buddy read



◈ Book of the Month Buddy Read:
Each month books which are nominated by members are entered into polls and voted. The book with the highest number of votes will become one of our books of the month. We then proceed as in a NBRC buddy read like in the 5th Wave discussion



◈ Leading a Buddy Read:
A buddy read where you either have a leading role or volunteer for a set of questions and comments.

◈ Revisiting a Buddy Read:
Read a former BOM or Buddy Read and get in touch with your inner Tomb Raider uncovering the discussion and answering the DQ's on your own. You never know what surprises it will bring.



◈ Can't Resist a Buddy Read:
Some members don’t like structured buddy reads like ours or are true BR-addicts or simply can’t say no to a buddy read, so, feel free use buddy read books from any discussions or book clubs out there.

◈ Series Chasers:
Be part of a book series discussion where the goal is the series per se and different readers can be at different paces (not the same book number).

◈ Partner's choice:
A buddy read where your buddy picks a book for you to read and you choose for a buddy (doesn't have to be the same person).


◈ Re-reading with a Buddy:
When you can say no to a buddy read even when you already have read the book.

◈ Buddy Read Pal:
You and a reading partner choose a book to read and discuss. No outsiders. This one is just for two.

◈ Self Buddy Read:
Read out loud in order to improve on your delivery. You can tape yourself reading to keep track on your progress.

◈ Read and Watch:
Buddy read the book, watch the movie (or TV series, or musical, or play) - and make comparisons, discussing what has been left out or changed as well as the actors and actresses. There is a long debate of what one should do first: read the books or watch the movie? We usually read first, but it isn’t essential. An example is One Day buddy read



◈ Author’s Buddy Read:
Is a buddy read focused in the author. It can be an Author of the month buddy read with discussion threads about the different books/series by that author or a book-a-month author’s challenge like the Neil Gaiman - A book a month buddy reads

[Sonia]

Welcome to the challenge Christine.

Love your books, But Ink and The Testing aren't NBCR buddy reads, so they can't be used for the 3 first categories (buddy read, relaxed br and informal br).
However, you can fit them on "Can't Resist a Buddy Read"

[ilovebakedgoods (Teresa)]

Sonia wrote: "ilovebakedgoods (Teresa) wrote: "I can't resist a buddy read or another challenge so of course I'm in. "

Wait, you mean there is someone that can resist challenges and buddy read?

*gasps of shock*"

Crazy, right?? You would think in a group called Nothing But Reading Challenges, at least one person would have a little self control about joining challenges! ;)

[Jojobean]

I'm a little confused Bout this challenge. so for this challenge we have to join some buddy reada to complete it?

[Sonia]

Yes.

[Nicole]

ilovebakedgoods (Teresa) wrote: "Crazy, right?? You would think in a group called Nothing But Reading Challenges, at least one person would have a little self control about joining challenges! ;) "

Hahaha!

[Kari]

Update - 12/1/2013

Level - 1 read 2-5 books. (going to start light)

I have read 3 books so far for this challenge!

The Raven Boys finished 9/2013

A Discovery of Witches finished 10/2013

The Diviners by Libba Bray finished Nov 2013

[Sonia]

Welcome to the challenge Kari!

[Sonia]

❀ Oo ❀ wrote: "Book it. "This" is my type of challenge. Unfortunately, my personal life is a mess of unpredictability at the moment..... and it's SERIOUSLY messing with my reading!Blah!


Have fun for me, all of ..."

Don't you hate it when RL decides that she's more important than our reading time? I do. I'm always arguing with mine about that.

I'll hope that yours stops giving you trouble real soon.

[ilovebakedgoods (Teresa)]

❀ Oo ❀ wrote: "Book it. "This" is my type of challenge. Unfortunately, my personal life is a mess of unpredictability at the moment..... and it's SERIOUSLY messing with my reading!Blah!


Have fun for me, all of ..."

"Book it"? Is that some sort of nerdy bookworm curse phrase? LOL. That's how I read it, hehe. Like, "Darn it!" but instead, "Book it!"

[Sonia]

❀ Oo ❀ wrote: "Oh, if you ever need someone to hold RL back so that you can give her a ghetto slap, call me and i'm there! "

deal!

btw, I love the "book it!"

[Logan]

I'm definitely in! :)

Duration: 9/1/13 - 9/1/14

Level: Born to Read (21+ books)

Progress: 21 out of 21+ - [DONE!]

◈ Relaxed Buddy Read:
✔ Siege and Storm
✔ Ender's Game
✔ Prodigy

◈ Informal Buddy Read:
✔ The Book Thief
✔ Carrie
✔ The Fellowship of the Ring

◈ Book of the Month Buddy Read:
✔ The Mysterious Affair at Styles
✔ Etiquette & Espionage
✔ The Firebird
✔ Next
✔ Steelheart

◈ Leading a Buddy Read:
✔ The Mysterious Affair at Styles
✔ Etiquette & Espionage

◈ Series Chasers:
✔ The Dresden Files series
✔ Kate Daniels series
✔ Iron Druid Chronicles
✔ Vampire Academy
✔ Night Huntress series

◈ Re-reading with a Buddy:
✔ Magic Bites

◈ Read and Watch:
✔ One Day
✔ The Princess Bride

[Lisa Kay]

Welcome to the challenge, Kari and Logan!

[Nicole]

Just finished my first buddy read! Paper Towns Looking forward to the next one: Magic Bites

[Lisa Kay]

Yay!

[Nicole]

Man, I have totally loved the last two days. I have managed to stay up and reading in bed until my eyes refused to keep focus on the words. Basically fell asleep with the words playing behind my eyelids both nights.

Bliss.

[Karen ⊰✿, Fiction Aficionado]

I've read 10 books for this in a month. You guys are clearly a bad influence ;)

[Nicole]

Very bad! I think so too :) I was just thinking about how I needed to update this thread the other day...

[ilovebakedgoods (Teresa)]

Whoops, forgot all about this challenge. So glad my notifications are actually showing it today! I need to figure out my qualifying buddy reads for this before too long.

[Lisa Kay]

**hee hee**

[Karen ⊰✿, Fiction Aficionado]

completed!

[Lisa Kay]

Woohoo! Major congrats, Karen. That is quite an accomplishment.

[Karen ⊰✿, Fiction Aficionado]

Thanks LK!

[Logan]

I'm done!

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Yay! Congratulations, Logan!