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message 1: by Kari (new)

Kari 1. The Challenge begins at 12:00 A.M. local time on 1 October 2013 and ends at 11:59 P.M. local time on 31 December 2013; for a book to count for the challenge, it cannot be more than 1/2 read before 12:00 AM on 1 October 2013.
2. This Challenge is just for fun, so make sure you enjoy yourself and all the books you will be reading!
3. All books must be classified as Young Adult or Juvenile Fiction. If you local library classifies the book you chose as juvenile-young adult, then the book may be included.
4. All books must be at least 100 pages long to count for any of the tasks.
5. Re-reads are NOT allowed unless it falls into one of the following categories: it is a book you never finished, it is a book you didn't like but want to give another chance. The goal is to try new things, not reread old ones, but if you think it fits or feel it's reasonable, it probably is; just ask. :)
6. Audio books and electronic books (unabridged), such as Kindle, all count for this Challenge. Page counts will be according to the Goodreads page count.
7. When reporting completion of tasks, please link the title and author if possible. Also include the number of pages for the first edition listed on Goodreads (as was done in the first challenge). The point-count Leaderboard will be updated as often as I am able or as necessary. The leaderboard will list participants in alphabetical order. I will "bold" both the point leader and the page leader. If you find discrepancies in the point totals, please notify me. If you change a book to a different task, please notify me.

Hyperlinking the books through the "add book/author" feature is greatly appreciated.


Earn 5 points for the first book read published in each month from any year aside from 2013. Earn 1 point for each additional book read.

1. January
2. February
3. March
4. April
5. May
6. June
7. July
8. August
9. September
10. October
11. November
12. December

Earn 5 points for the first book read published in each month for the year 2013. Earn 1 point for each additional read.

1. January 2013
2. February 2013
3. March 2013
4. April 2013
5. May 2013
6. June 2013
7. July 2013
8. August 2013
9. September 2013
10. October 2013
11. November 2013
12. December 2013

Extra points can be earned for the following reads:

Horror books read in the month of October for +1 additional point
Native American and/or pilgrim books read in November for +1 additional point
Hannukah and/or Christmas books read in December for +1 additional point

October published book (pre-2013) read in October for +1 additional point
October 2013 published book read in October for +5 additional points

November published book (pre-2013) read in November for +1 additional point
November 2013 published book read in November for +5 additional points

December published book (pre-2013) read in December for +1 additional point
December 2013 published book read in December for +5 additional points

This is my first time being in charge of a challenge, so please bear with me, and if you have any questions just let me know!

Good luck everyone! And may the odds be ever in your favor. :)


Angela Sunshine (angelasunshine) Looks like this is going to be fun! I need to start my reading list :)


message 3: by Angela Sunshine (last edited Oct 07, 2013 09:09PM) (new)

Angela Sunshine (angelasunshine) I'm the first to post, yay!

September 2013
The Dream Thieves by Maggie Stiefvater (439 pages)
pub date 9/17/13
+ 5


August 1997
Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause (272 pages)
pub date 8/11/97
+5

Total Points: 10
Total Pages: 711


message 4: by Jennifer W, WT Moderator (new)

Jennifer W | 1289 comments Mod
September 2009 Last Night I Sang to the Monster by Benjamin Alire Sáenz 239 pages

Total points: 5

Great book, btw!


message 5: by Brandi (new)

Brandi (librandian) | 206 comments February 2013
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell 328 pages

Total Points: 5
Total Pages: 328


message 6: by Kari (new)

Kari Angela Sunshine wrote: "I'm the first to post, yay!

August 1997
Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause (264 pages)
pub date 8/11/97"


Hi Angela, I'm showing that the August 97 one has 272 pages and the September 99 has the 264 pages. Do you know which one you read? I just want to make sure I record it under the correct month and page amount.
Thanks!


message 7: by Angela Sunshine (last edited Oct 07, 2013 09:09PM) (new)

Angela Sunshine (angelasunshine) Kari wrote: "Angela Sunshine wrote: "I'm the first to post, yay!

August 1997
Blood and Chocolate by Annette Curtis Klause (264 pages)
pub date 8/11/97"

Hi Angela, I'm showing that the August 97 one has 272 pa..."


I read the 1997 hardcover version. I guess I grabbed the page count from the wrong listing, sorry! Should be 272 pages.


message 8: by Mary Beth (new)

Mary Beth (lifelovebooks) september 2013 A Study in Silks by Emma Jane Holloway 531 pages

total points - 5
total pages - 531


message 9: by Mary Beth (new)

Mary Beth (lifelovebooks) May 2012 - 5 pts Endure by Carrie Jones pages 272

Total points - 10
total pages - 803

Sept 13, May 12


message 10: by Kari (new)

Kari January 2013 - Shadowlands (Shadowlands, #1) by Kate Brian by Kate Brian (328 pgs)

Total Points: 5
Total Pages: 328


message 11: by Angela Sunshine (new)

Angela Sunshine (angelasunshine) October 1991

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor (288 pages)
base points +5
Oct book read in Oct +1
= 6 pts


Total Points: 16
Total Pages: 991


message 12: by Angela Sunshine (last edited Oct 15, 2013 09:53AM) (new)

Angela Sunshine (angelasunshine) November 2010

Virals by Kathy Reichs (448 pages)
5 pts

Total Points: 21
Total Pages: 1439


message 13: by Angela Sunshine (new)

Angela Sunshine (angelasunshine) April 2012

Grave Mercy by R.L. LaFevers (549 pages)
5 pts

Total Points: 26
Total Pages: 1988


message 14: by Kari (new)

Kari July 2013 - A Darkness Strange and Lovely (Something Strange and Deadly, #2) by Susan Dennard by Susan Dennard (406 pgs)
5 points

Total Points: 10
Total Pages: 734


message 15: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer Fuentes | 24 comments The Dark City.
374 pages
Published August 6, 1998

Total points: 5
Total pages: 374


message 16: by Kari (new)

Kari June 2012 - For Darkness Shows the Stars (For Darkness Shows the Stars, #1) by Diana Peterfreund by Diana Peterfreund (402 pgs)

Total Points: 15
Total Pages: 1136


message 17: by Jennifer W, WT Moderator (new)

Jennifer W | 1289 comments Mod
May 2011: Where Things Come Back by John Corey Whaley

Total points: 10


message 18: by Mary Beth (new)

Mary Beth (lifelovebooks) Oct 2013 read in Oct 13 - 10 pts Emerald Green by Kerstin Gier pages 464

Total points - 20
total pages - 1267

Sept 13, May 12, Oct 13


message 19: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer Fuentes | 24 comments The Lost Heiress by Catherine Fisher

384 pages
Published: February 4th, 1999

Total points: 10
Total pages: 758


message 20: by Angela Sunshine (new)

Angela Sunshine (angelasunshine) March 2010

The Mysterious Howling by Maryrose Wood (267 pages)

Total Points: 31
Total Pages: 2255


message 21: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer Fuentes | 24 comments Quick question, do nonfiction books count too?


message 22: by Brandi (new)

Brandi (librandian) | 206 comments October 2012

The Last Dragonslayer by Jasper Fforde 287 pages

Total points: 10
Total pages: 615


message 23: by Kari (new)

Kari Jennifer wrote: "The Lost Heiress by Catherine Fisher

384 pages
Published: February 4th, 1999

Total points: 10
Total pages: 758"


Hi Jennifer. Which version did you read? I'm showing the hardcover as being published in 2011. I want to make sure I record everything correctly. :)


message 24: by Kari (new)

Kari Jennifer wrote: "Quick question, do nonfiction books count too?"

I don't see why not. As long as it falls under Young Adult.


message 25: by Kari (new)

Kari Brandi wrote: "October 2012

The Last Dragonslayer by Jasper Fforde 287 pages

Total points: 10
Total pages: 615"


FYI - You get an additional 1 point for reading this in October. :) Your total points should now be 11.


message 26: by Kari (new)

Kari Aug 2013 - Charmed Vengeance by Suzanne Lazear (381 pgs) - 5 points

April 2013 - Vengeance Bound by Justina Ireland (320 pgs) - 5 points

Total Points: 20
Total Pages: 1435


message 27: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer Fuentes | 24 comments October 14, 2003. When the Emperor Was Divine by Julie Otsuka. (144 pages)--6 points

Total points: 16
Total pages: 902


message 28: by Jennifer (new)

Jennifer Fuentes | 24 comments Kari wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "The Lost Heiress by Catherine Fisher

384 pages
Published: February 4th, 1999

Total points: 10
Total pages: 758"



Hi Jennifer. Which version did you read? I'm showing the hardcov..."


Sorry, I read the hardback version, but I thought we were counting the first publication date. Should it be the first date or the date of the one we read? Thanks!


message 29: by Kari (new)

Kari Jennifer wrote: "Sorry, I read the hardback version, but I thought we were counting the first publication date. Should it be the first date or the date of the one we read? Thanks! "

I've been going by the date of the one you read.


message 30: by Angela Sunshine (new)

Angela Sunshine (angelasunshine) December 2009

The Dark Divine by Bree Despain (372 pages)
+5

Total Points: 36
Total Pages: 2627


message 31: by Inga (last edited Oct 30, 2013 06:03AM) (new)

Inga (dominowinter) | 11 comments The Replacement by Brenna Yovanoff
October 2010 (1st)
375 pages


Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu
September 2011 (27th)
312 pages


Total points: 11
Total pages: 687


message 32: by Mary Beth (new)

Mary Beth (lifelovebooks) 1 point - Sept 13 Kinslayer by Jay Kristoff pages 432

Total points - 21
total pages - 1699

Sept 13, May 12, Oct 13


message 33: by Kristen (new)

Kristen Harvey | 1046 comments Ooo new challenge! Well I mean.. I'm a bit late to the game, but I've been reading a lot so here we go...

The Grimm Conclusion by Adam Gidwitz, 368 pages
October 2013 - read in October
Book Points: 10


Doll Bones by Holly Black, 244 pages
May 2013, Horror
Book Points: 6

Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin by Liesl Shurtliff, 272 pages
April 2013
Book Points: 5

Zombie Baseball Beatdown by Paolo Bacigalupi, 304 pages
September 2013, Horror
Book Points: 6

The Cute Girl Network by M.K. Reed, 192 pages
November 2013
Book Points:5

Tune: Still Life by Derek Kirk Kim, 208 pages
November 2013
Book Points: 1

A Question of Magic by E.D. Baker, 272 pages
October 2013, read in October
Book Points: 6

Jepp, Who Defied the Stars by Katherine Marsh, 384 pages
October 2012, read in October
Book Points: 6

Jinx by Sage Blackwood, 368 pages
January 2013
Book Points: 5

Dead City by James Ponti, 288 pages
October 2012, read in October, Horror
Book Points: 3

Rules for Ghosting by A.J. Paquette, 272 pages
July 2013
Book Points: 5

Rose by Holly Webb, 240 pages
September 2013
Book Points: 1

Fortunately, the Milk by Neil Gaiman, 114 pages
September 2013
Book Points: 1

The Screaming Staircase by Jonathan Stroud, 400 pages
September 2013, Horror
Book Points: 2

Beholding Bee by Kimberly Newton Fusco, 336 pages
February 2013
Book Points: 5

House of Secrets by Chris Columbus, 490 pages
April 2013
Book Points: 1

Total points: 68
Total pages read: 4752


message 34: by Jenn (new)

Jenn (engelsigh) Pink Smog by Francesca Lia Block January 2012 208 pages
Book Points: 5

Elegy by Tara Hudson
June 2013 400 pages
Book Points: 1


message 35: by Inga (last edited Oct 30, 2013 06:03AM) (new)

Inga (dominowinter) | 11 comments Bitterblue by Kristin Cashore
May 2012 (1st)
563 pages

Book points: 5

Total points: 16
Total pages: 1250


message 36: by Brandi (new)

Brandi (librandian) | 206 comments September 2013

Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell 483 pages

Total Points: 16
Total Pages: 1098


message 37: by Kari (new)

Kari March 2013 - Mila 2.0 by Debra Driza (470 pgs) 5 points

February 2013 - Mind Games by Kiersten White (237 pgs) 5 points

October 2012 - Poison Princess by Kresley Cole (369 pgs) 5 points + 1 point for pre 2013 read in Oct

Total Points: 36
Total Pages: 2511


message 38: by Kari (new)

Kari Inga wrote:

Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu
September 2011 (27th)
336 pages


Hi Inga, I'm showing that Breadcrumbs has 312 pages. Can you please confirm? Thanks!


message 39: by Inga (new)

Inga (dominowinter) | 11 comments Kari wrote: "Inga wrote:

Breadcrumbs by Anne Ursu
September 2011 (27th)
336 pages


Hi Inga, I'm showing that Breadcrumbs has 312 pages. Can you please confirm? Thanks!"


Hi, I am not entirely sure, because I read the kindle version, and looking at it now I have no idea which version I checked to get the pagenumber. I think you're probably absolutely right. I'll change it now. Thanks.


message 40: by Kari (new)

Kari Inga wrote: "Hi, I am not entirely sure, because I read the kindle version, and looking at it now I have no idea which version I checked to get the pagenumber. I think you're probably absolutely right. I'll change it now. Thanks."

Yeah, since the Hardcover was released at the same time as the Kindle version, I would go with that count.


message 41: by Kari (new)

Kari Jennifer wrote: "Pink Smog by Francesca Lia Block January 2012 208 pages
Book Points: 5

Elegy by Tara Hudson
June 2013 400 pages
Book Points: 1"


Hi Jennifer,

You should be getting 5 points for Elegy since it is June 2013 and your other June book is from 2011.


message 42: by Kari (new)

Kari Brandi wrote: "September 2013

Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell 483 pages

Total Points: 16
Total Pages: 1098"


Oops... I think you switched some page numbers around. I'm showing 438.


message 43: by Kari (new)

Kari Leaderboard

Kari : 36 points : 2511 pgs
Angela Sunshine : 36 points : 2635 pgs
Jennifer W : 10 points : 467 pgs
Brandi : 16 points : 1053 pgs
Mary Beth : 21 points : 1699 pgs
Jennifer : 26 points : 1510 pgs
Inga : 16 points : 1250 pgs
Kirsten : 68 points : 4752 pgs

Keep up the good work everyone!!!


message 44: by Jennifer W, WT Moderator (new)

Jennifer W | 1289 comments Mod
January 2011: The Running Dream by Wendelin Van Draanen

Total points: 15


message 45: by Angela Sunshine (new)

Angela Sunshine (angelasunshine) May 2006
Scrambled Eggs at Midnight by Brad Barkley (272 pages)
+5 pts

August 2013

Gated by Amy Christine Parker (352 pages)
+5

Total Points: 46
Total Pages: 3251


message 46: by Mary Beth (new)

Mary Beth (lifelovebooks) Oct 13 - 1pt - In the Age of Love and Chocolate by Gabrielle Zevin 304 pages

Total points - 22
total pages - 2003


message 47: by Inga (new)

Inga (dominowinter) | 11 comments Hold Me Closer, Necromancer
October 2010
343 pages

Book point: 1

Total points: 17
Total pages: 1593


message 48: by Angela Sunshine (new)

Angela Sunshine (angelasunshine) May 2010
Ship Breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi (326 pages)
+1 pt

Total Points: 47
Total Pages: 3577


message 49: by Jennifer W, WT Moderator (new)

Jennifer W | 1289 comments Mod
May 2013: The Caged Graves by Dianne K. Salerni

Total points: 20


message 50: by Angela Sunshine (new)

Angela Sunshine (angelasunshine) January 2012

Article 5 by Kristen Simmons (362 pages)
+5

Total Points: 52
Total Pages: 3939


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