Hunger Games Challenge: Escape the Capitol

[Sunshine✰✰✰]

Took me forever to get D1 done. Darn "Y"

District 1: Precious Gems
Read books with precious gem on the cover or in the title.
by A.W. Exley 4/27/16

R Rusty Nail by J.A. Konrath 2/10/16
U Uganda Be Kidding Me by Chelsea Handler 2/26/16
B Blood Cross by Faith Hunter 2/12/16
Y Blood Will Tell by Samantha Young 7/27/16

[❀Tea❀]

Mini congrats :)


Yup, Y can be tricky...

[♦Ashley♦]

★✩★✩★✩★✩★Challenge Complete 8/18/16★✩★✩★✩★✩★✩★✩★✩★✩

Hunger Games Challenge: Escape the Capital
Duration: 2.01.16-open ended
Level: Career Tribute - 4+ books in each district
Books read: 52/52
Districts Completed: 13/13


✘ District 1: Precious Gems 4/4
Read books with precious gem on the cover or in the title. Or spell-it-out with your favorite gemstone or birthstone. (examples: diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, etc).
☑O - The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate|2.12.16
☑P - Pretties by Scott Westerfeld|3.14.16
☑A - A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness|2.15.16
☑L - Killing Mr. Griffin by Lois Duncan|2.19.16


✘ District 2: Masonry and Weapons 4/4
Read books where a main character uses a weapon. Or spell-it-out with masonry terms (ex: masonry, stonework, stone, bricks, arch, etc.)
☑A - Shadows by Jennifer L. Armentrout|3.26.16
☑R - The Witches by Roald Dahl|3.10.16
☑C - Be the Pack Leader: Use Cesar's Way to Transform Your Dog... and Your Life by Cesar Millan|2.26.16
☑H - Host by Robin Cook|3.5.16


✘ District 3: Technology 4/4
Read books where a main character works with technology. Or spell-it-out with technological terms. (ex: computer, screen, disc, television, etc.)
☑D - The BFG by Roald Dahl|6.05.16
☑I - In the Woods by Tana French|4.19.16
☑S - Smashed, Squashed, Splattered, Chewed, Chunked and Spewed by Lance Carbuncle|5.17.16
☑C - The Call of the Wild by Jack London|5.08.16


✘ District 4: Fishing 4/4
Read books that take place near/ on a body of water. Or spell-it-out with fishing terms. (ex:Fish, trident, net, traps, bait, etc.)
☑F - Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things by Jenny Lawson|7.22.16
☑I - Impulse by E.B. Walters|2.25.16
☑S - The Scandalous Sisterhood of Prickwillow Place by Julie Berry|5.28.16
☑H - The Arrangement 3: The Ferro Family by H.M. Ward|6.13.16


✘ District 5: Power/Electricity 4/4
Read books where a main characters have an "electric" connection (ie a romance genre). Or spell-it-out with electric term (ex: Dams, cable, electricity, outlet, etc.)
☑D - White Trash Zombie Apocalypse by Diana Rowland|7.1.16
☑A - Do Not Disturb by A.R. Torre|6.24.16
☑M - People I Want to Punch in the Throat: Competitive Crafters, Drop-Off Despots, and Other Suburban Scourges by Jen Mann|7.2.16
☑S - Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys|6.25.16


✘ District 6: Transportation 4/4
Read books where the character takes some type of public transportation or there is a form of transportation on the cover. Or spell-it-out with transportation terms (ex: cars, train, mechanic, boat, etc.)
☑B - Come by Becca Jameson|7.15.16
☑O - Out of the Easy by Ruta Sepetys|5.06.16
☑A - The Arrangement 4: The Ferro Family by H.M. Ward|7.5.16
☑T - The Long Earth by Terry Pratchett|5.20.16


✘ District 7: Lumber 4/4
Read books where the majority of the plot takes place outside or the cover is an outside setting. Or spell-it-out with lumber terms (trees, axes, carpenter etc).
☑T - The Grownup by Gillian Flynn|4.07.16
☑R - Mr. Kiss and Tell by Rob Thomas|2.08.16
☑E - Room by Emma Donoghue|2.04.16
☑E - One For The Money by Janet Evanovich|5.03.16


✘ District 8: Textiles/Clothing 4/4
Read books with clothing on the cover. Or spell-it-out with clothing terms (shirt, fabric, dress, designer, paper, etc.)
☑S - Sign Off by Patricia McLinn|4.07.16
☑O - Opposition by Jennifer L. Armentrout|4.23.16
☑C - Tempted by P.C. Cast|7.8.16
☑K - Life After Life by Kate Atkinson|7.21.16


✘ District 9: Grain/Harvest 4/4
Read books with food on the cover or take place during Autumn. Or spell-it-out with harvest terms (grain, bread, farmer, etc.)
☑F - Fat Kid Rules the World by K.L. Going|2.16.16
☑A - The Arrangement 5: The Ferro Family by H.M. Ward|7.13.16
☑L - Little Women by Louisa May Alcott|4.14.16
☑L - In the Blood by Lisa Unger|6.22.16


✘ District 10: Livestock 4/4
Read books with an animal on the cover or an animal as an important part of the story. Or spell-it-out with livestock terms (cows, beef, butcher, milk, etc.)
☑B - The Killing Lessons by Saul Black|3.30.16
☑E - Even White Trash Zombies Get the Blues by Diana Rowland|5.23.16
☑E - Two for the Dough by Janet Evanovich|6.17.16
☑F - Catch Me If You Can: The True Story of a Real Fake by Frank W. Abagnale|4.06.16


✘ District 11: Agriculture 4/4
Read books that take place on the farm/country or take place during Summer. Or spell-it-out with agriculture terms (wheat, cotton, gardener, etc.)
☑C - City of Bones by Cassandra Clare|6.30.16
☑O - Orange Is the New Black by Piper Kerman|7.27.16
☑R - The Infinite Sea by Rick Yancey|6.7.16
N - Not That Kind of Girl: A Young Woman Tells You What She's "Learned" by Lena Dunham|8.13.16


✘ District 12: Mining 4/4
Read books have a dark cover or a strong female character or include a rebellion. Or spell-it-out with mining terms (coal, mine, flashlight, mountains, etc.)
☑1 Winter by Marissa Meyer|2.02.16 Rebellion, dark cover & strong female
☑2 Origin by Jennifer L. Armentrout|2.13.16 Rebellion
☑3 The 5th Wave by Rick Yancey|3.7.16 Rebellion
☑4 Animal Farm by George Orwell|5.11.16 Rebellion


Bonus!
Join the rebellion by proving your skills to the District 13 leadership.
✘ District 13: Nuclear Weaponry 4/4
Read books with a war or coup in them.Or spell-it-out with weapon terms (gun, bomb, defense, etc.)
☑G - Meant for Her by Amy Gamet|7.3.16
☑U - The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodkin|6.19.16
☑N - Before the Fall by Noah Hawley|8.16.16
☑S: A Gathering of Shadows by V.E. Schwab|4.24.16

[Kat]

I know this started a while ago but I think this is a great idea and would love to join!

Goal: Victor (48/101 books)
August 20th, 2016 - No deadline

District 1: Precious Gems: Spell it out (7/8)

e: Vengeance Road By: Erin Bowman 09/11/16
m: Straight Talk About Cults by: Kay Marie Porterfield 01/24/17
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r:The Raven Boys 09/18/16
a: A Great and Terrible Beauty 08/12/16
l: Replica by Lauren Oliver 10/29/16
d:Double Down 11/18/16
s: Shadows and Dreams 09/18/16

District 2: Masonry and Weapons: Spell it out (8/9)

s: Stalking Jack the Ripper 10/11/16
t: The Thirteen American Arguments: Enduring Debates That Define and Inspire Our Country 08/20/16
o: Of Mice and Men 09/11/16
n: Nevernight 10/01/16
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w: The Wrath & the Dawn 09/06/16
o: Obsidio - 04/06/18
r: Regarding the Fountain: A Tale, in Letters, of Liars and Leaks 12/17/16
k: To Kill a Kingdom - 04/24/18

District 3: Technology: Spell it out (4/8)

c: 2010: Odyssey Two By: Arthur C. Clarke 8/27/16
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p:The Penguin Guide to the United States Constitution 09/09/16
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r: Regarding the Sink: Where, Oh Where, Did Waters Go? 12/18/16

District 4: Fishing: Spell it out (6/7)

t: Boys on the Bus 12/18/16
r: Regarding the Trees: A Splintered Saga Rooted in Secrets 12/19/16
i: In Cold Blood 01/23/17
d: Dracula 02/10/18
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n: Night Film - 08/19/18
t: Triple Threat 01/16/18


District 5: Power/Electricity: Spell it out (3/6)

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t: The Man in the High Castle 4/1/18
l: March: Book One byJohn Lewis 02/19/17
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t: Three Cups of Deceit: How Greg Mortenson, Humanitarian Hero, Lost His Way - 08/24/18


District 6: Transportation: Spell it out (6/8)

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c: Caleb's Crossing 09/25/16
h: A Voyage Long and Strange: Rediscovering the New World By: Tony Horwitz 8/28/16
a: A Shadow Bright and Burning 11/23/16
n: The Foxhole Court by Nora Sakavic - 10/14/18
i: Invisible Man - 04/18/18
c: Catch Me If You Can: The True Story of a Real Fake - 08/23/18


District 7: Lumber: Spell it out (3/9)

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a: All Quiet on the Western Front - 05/16/18
r: So You've Been Publicly Shamed by: Jon Ronson 01/26/17
p: The Psychopath Test: A Journey Through the Madness Industry - 07/25/18
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District 8: Textiles/Clothing: Spell it out (2/6)

f: Fallout 09/04/16
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b: Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders by: Vincent Bugliosi 01/06/18
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District 9: Grain/Harvest: Spell it out (1/6)

f: Furthermore 10/20/16
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District 10: Livestock: Spell it out (1/7)

b: Book of Shadows - 06/09/18
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District 11: Agriculture: Spell it out (0/6)

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District 12: Mining: Spell it out (3/10)

f: Farthing - 06/24/18
l: The Leaf Reader 01/07/18
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Bonus!
District 13: Nuclear Weaponry: Spell it out (3/11)

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[Sam]

Hunger Games Challenge: Escape the Capitol
Duration: 8/21/16- 6/27/19
Level: Victor Plus

District 1: Precious Gems

A: Apprentice in Death- J.D. Robb- 9/6/16
M: Mortal Ties- Eileen Wilks- 9/5/16
E: The Eyre Affair- Jasper Fforde- 9/11/16
T: Tales of the Otherworld- Kelley Armstrong- 9/4/16
H: Handle with Care- Jodi Picoult- 8/30/16
Y: You Slay Me- Katie MacAlister- 10/6/16
S: Swan Lake- K.M. Shea- 8/30/16
T: The Trouble with Demons- Lisa Shearin- 9/14/16

District 2: Masonry and Weapons

M: Murder on the Orient Express- Agatha Christie- 10/16/16
O: Onyx- Jennifer L. Armentrout- 10/15/16
R: Ritual Magic- Eileen Wilks- 10/22/16
T: Tempting Evil- Keri Arthur- 10/24/16
A: Artemis Fowl- Eoin Colfer- 10/23/16
R: Reluctant Adept- Katherine Bayless- 11/5/16

District 3: Technology

C: Caught Dead in Philadelphia- Gillian Roberts- 11/10/16
O: Owl and the Japanese Circus- Kristi Charish- 12/7/16
M: Magic to the Bone- Devon Monk- 11/21/16
P: Personal Demon- Kelley Armstrong- 11/17/16
U: Unbinding- Eileen Wilks- 11/14/16
T: The Trouble With Witches- Amanda M. Lee- 11/24/16
E: Eragon- Christopher Paolini- 11/8/16
R: The Red Box- Rex Stout- 1/7/17

District 4: Fishing

T: Two for the Dough- Janet Evanovich- 1/12/17
R: Red Rising- Pierce Brown- 2/1/17
I: If Looks Could Kill- Kate White- 1/26/17
D: Dark Slayer- Christine Feehan- 1/11/17
E: Eleventh Grave in Moonlight- Darynda Jones- 1/24/17
N: Nightfall Gardens- Allen Houston- 1/7/17
T: A Tiger's Bride- Eve Langlais- 1/22/17

District 5: Power/Electricity

O: Off the Record- Amanda M. Lee- 4/14/17
U: Undead and Unwed- MaryJanice Davidson- 3/11/17
T: The Thirteen Problems- Agatha Christie- 2/26/17
L: Let Me Call You Sweetheart- Mary Higgins Clark- 2/6/17
E: Echoes in Death- J.D. Robb- 2/8/17
T: Touch of Frost- Jennifer Estep- 3/12/17

District 6: Transportation

A: Armageddon Rules- J.C. Nelson- 5/16/17
I: The Iron King- Julie Kagawa- 5/5/17
R: The Rose Mark- Connie Suttle- 4/15/17
P: The Protectors- Victor Kloss- 7/20/17
L: Late Eclipses- Seanan McGuire- 5/30/17
A: Archangel's Kiss- Nalini Singh- 8/14/17
N: Nice Dragons Finish Last- Rachel Aaron- 6/13/17
E: Embraced by Darkness- Keri Arthur- 4/18/17

District 7: Lumber

L: Lover Awakened- J.R. Ward- 9/30/17
U: Undead and Unemployed- MaryJanice Davidson- 10/31/17
M: The Man in the Queue- Josephine Tey- 9/9/17
B: Beast of All- J.C. McKenzie- 8/15/17
E: Emily of New Moon- L.M. Montgomery- 9/29/17
R: Rest in Pieces- Rita Mae Brown- 8/26/17
J: Jurassic Park- Michael Crichton- 10/21/17
A: Archangel's Consort- Nalini Singh- 8/22/17
C: The Cat Who Ate Danish Modern- Lilian Jackson Braun- 9/2/17
K: Kiss of Frost- Jennifer Estep- 2/22/18

District 8: Textiles/Clothing

F: The Faceless Ones- Derek Landy- 4/2/18
A: Alchemy- Sheena Boekweg- 4/13/18
B: Blameless- Gail Carriger- 2/23/18
R: Rock Chick Revolution- Kristen Ashley- 7/12/18
I: The Icebound Land- John Flanagan- 4/6/18
C: The Case of the Golddigger's Purse- Erle Stanley Gardner- 2/25/18

District 9: Grain/Harvest

T: Touched by an Alien- Gini Koch- 8/22/18
H: Hallowe'en Party- Agatha Christie- 8/18/18
R: Rogues- John Conroe- 7/27/18
E: Executable- John Conroe- 7/24/18
S: Snake Eyes- John Conroe- 7/29/18
H: Halt's Peril- John Flanagan- 9/2/18

District 10: Livestock

B: Blood Recall- Connie Suttle- 9/14/18
U: An Unsuitable Job for a Woman- P.D. James- 9/26/18
T: Twice Bitten- Chloe Neill- 9/16/18
C: Close Encounters of the Witchy Kind- Amanda M. Lee- 9/19/18
H: Heart on Fire- Amanda Bouchet- 10/6/18
E: Everlasting Covenant- Amanda M. Lee- 9/21/18
R: The Reaper Rescues The Genie- Kristen Painter- 10/24/18

District 11: Agriculture

G: The Ghost Files 4: Part 1- Apryl Baker- 11/14/18
A: Any Given Doomsday- Lori Handeland- 12/19/18
R: Redwall- Brian Jacques- 10/25/18
D: Dragon's Blood- Jane Yolen- 11/1/18
E: The Emperor of Nihon-Ja- John Flanagan- 11/14/18
N: Night of the Unicorn- T.S. Paul- 11/22/18
E: Extreme Medical Services- Jamie Davis- 12/17/18
R: Red Angel- Helen Harper- 12/18/18

District 12: Mining

C: Child of Darkness- T.S. Paul- 1/25/19
O: On Demon Wings- Karina Halle- 3/1/19
A: Archangel's Heart- Nalini Singh- 12/24/18
L: Lethal Outlook- Victoria Laurie- 12/21/18
M: The Most Notorious Serial Killers in History: Countess Elizabeth Bathory, Jack the Ripper, the Zodiac Killer, Ted Bundy, the Boston Strangler, and the Son of Sam- Zed Simpson- 3/8/19
I: Iced Chiffon- Duffy Brown- 2/18/19
N: Nighttime Is My Time- Mary Higgins Clark- 12/26/18
E: Elemental Storm- Phaedra Weldon- 3/27/19
R: Road to Honor- Taki Drake- 2/21/19

District 13: Nuclear Weaponry

A: Another One Bites the Dust- Jennifer Rardin- 4/8/19
T: Thru the Badger Hole- Taki Drake- 4/3/19
O: Only the Quiet- Amanda M. Lee- 5/5/19
M: The Mirror Crack'd from Side to Side- Agatha Christie- 4/2/19
I: In a Badger Way- Shelly Laurenston- 4/23/19
C: The Case of the Rolling Bones- Erle Stanley Gardner- 6/27/19

B: Brief Cases- Jim Butcher- 4/6/19
O: Once Upon Stilettos- Shanna Swendson- 5/9/19
M: Miss Frost Ices The Imp: A Nocturne Falls Mystery- Kristen Painter- 4/9/19
B: The Big Sleep- Raymond Chandler- 5/29/19

[Sam]

reserved just in case

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Congrats ♦Ashley♦! I think you are first one to escape President Snow!


Welcome to the challenge Dany and Sam ☺

Sam, what level are you doing?

[Sam]

Victor Plus

[SandyL]

DONE!
I'm in for Victor

Read: 78/72+

District 1: Precious Gems
Read books with precious gem on the cover or in the title. Or spell-it-out with your favorite gemstone or birthstone. (examples: diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, etc).
P - Protected Mate by JH Croix 2/2/16 4*
E - Easily Amused by Karen McQuestion 3/24/16 3*
R - Rie Warren - Hunter 3/9/16 3*
I - Intimate Deception by Laura Landon 2/4/16 3.5*
D - Deacon by Kristen Ashley 2/13/16 5*
O - Off Limits by Kelly Jamieson 2/12/16 4*
T - Tempting the Tiger by Sennah Tate 2/11/16 4*


District 2: Masonry and Weapons
Read books where a main character uses a weapon. Or spell-it-out with masonry terms (ex: masonry, stonework, stone, bricks, arch, etc.)
S - Sebring by Kristen Ashley 2/21/16 4*
I - Intimate Surrender by Laura Landon 2/9/16 3*
C - Come by JA Huss 3/5/16 5*
K - Kaye, Laura - Hard as You Can 2/14/16 3*
L - Leather and Lace by Jessie Evans 2/5/16 4*
E - Emily Minton - Renegade Reject 3/27/16 3*


District 3: Technology
Read books where a main character works with technology. Or spell-it-out with technological terms. (ex: computer, screen, disc, television, etc.)
B - Bell, Christine - Down on Her Knees 3/12/16 4*
I - In Expert Hands by Lily Harlem 3/21/16 3*
T - Taking a Shot by Jaci Burton 3/22/16 5*
M - Miss Taken by Milly Taiden 2/7/16 3*
A - All Wound Up by Jaci Burton 2/6/16 4*
P - Playing to Win by Jaci Burton 3/29/16 4*


District 4: Fishing
Read books that take place near/ on a body of water. Or spell-it-out with fishing terms. (ex:Fish, trident, net, traps, bait, etc.)
B - Beck, Jamie - Accidentally Hers 4/2/16 4*
O - One More Night by Julia London 2/19/16 4*
B - Black, Shayla - Decadent 4/7/16 3*
B - The Billionaire's Touch by JS Scott 4/14/16 4*
E - Elle Kennedy - The Mistake 3/28/16 5*
R - Roberts, Kelli - Letting Go 3/10/16 3*

District 5: Power/Electricity
Read books where a main characters have an "electric" connection (ie a romance genre).
The Deal by Elle Kennedy 2/9/16 5*
The Lie by Karina Halle 2/16/16 5*
The Forbidden Billionaire by JS Scott 4/12/16 4*
Hawke by Sawyer Bennett 4/16/16 4*
The Score by Elle Kennedy 4/22/16 5*`
Mister O by Lauren Blakely 5/7/16 5*


District 6: Transportation
Read books where the character takes some type of public transportation or there is a form of transportation on the cover.
1`. One Sweet Ride by Jaci Burton 4/20/16 4*

2. Scotland by Brandi Ratliff 4/30/16 4* (character flies on a plane)
3. At Any Price by Brenna Aubrey 5/10/16 3* (characters fly on a plane)
4. Sweden by Brandi Ratliff 5/21/16 4* (plane)
5. The Madness of Lord Ian Mackenzie by Jennifer Ashley 5/25/16 4* (train)
6. Edge of Oblivion by JT Geissinger 7/10/16 5* (taxi)



District 7: Lumber
Read books where the majority of the plot takes place outside or the cover is an outside setting. Or spell it out with lumber terms
G - The Game Plan by Kristen Callihan 5/8/16 4*
R - Rescue Me, Maybe by Jackie Bouchard 3/16/16 3*
A - All I Need Is You by Julia London 2/17/16 4*
D - Dark Domination by Lily Valente 2/21/16 3*
E - Ernst, Dee - A Slight Change of Plan 4/19/16 4*
S - Suddenly Love by Carly Phillips 2/22/16 4*


District 8: Textiles/Clothing
Read books with clothing on the cover.
1. The Player and the Pixie by LH Cosway 4/21/16 5*

2. Follow by JA Huss 4/30/16 5*

3. Barefoot Blue Jean Night by Debbi Rawlins 5/16/16 4*

4. The Fix Up by Tawna Fenske 5/23/16 4*

5. Beautiful Player by Christina Lauren 5/24/16 5*

6. Secretly Hers by Jamie Beck 8/1/16 4*




District 9: Grain/Harvest
Read books with food on the cover or take place during Autumn. Or spell-it-out with harvest terms (grain, bread, farmer, etc.)
F - The Fine Art of Murder by Jessica Fletcher 2/10/16 4*
A - Abducting Abby by SE Smith 2/24/16 4*
R - Reckless by Nicole Edwards 5/4/16 4*
M - Meant to Be by Terri Osburn 3/3/16 3*
E - Elizabeth Brown - The Lessons 4/27/16 4*
R - Reiss, CD - HardBall 4/3/16 4.5*

District 10: Livestock
Read books with an animal on the cover or an animal as an important part of the story.
1. Make Me Stay by Jaci Burton 4/15/16 4*

2. The Call of the Wild by Jack London 6/25/16 4*

3. Blueburied Muffins by Lydnsey Cole 6/25/16 3*

4. The Horse Whisperer by Nicholas Evans 7/5/16 4*

5. Spiral of Need by Suzanne Wright 7/14/16 5*

6. Never Say Never by Emily Goodwin 7/17/16 3* (MC has a horse rescue)


District 11: Agriculture
Read books that take place on the farm/country or take place during Summer.
1. Hillbilly Rockstar by Lorelei James 4/3/16 4* (country)
2. Tackled by Sabrina Paige 4/28/16 3* (summer)
3. Iron Cowboy by Diana Palmer 7/21/16 3* (country)
4. Can't Resist a Cowboy by Elizabeth Otto 7/25/16 3* (country)
5. Sweet Filthy Boy by Christina Lauren 7/29/16 5* (summer)
6. Black Gold by Ruby Laska 8/5/16 3* (country)


District 12: Mining
Read books have a dark cover or a strong female character or include a rebellion.
1. Dirty Angels by Karina Halle 3/6/16 5*

2. The Professional by Kresley Cole 4/19/16 3.5*

3. The Space Between by Kate Canterbary 4/26/16 4* (strong female)
4. Home by JA Huss 5/3/16 5*

5. Bonds of Need by Lynda Aicher 5/18/16 4*

6. Demons of Desire by Debra Dunbar 7/4/16 4* (strong female)



Bonus!
Join the rebellion by proving your skills to the District 13 leadership.
District 13: Nuclear Weaponry
Read books with a war or coup in them.Or spell-it-out with weapon terms (gun, bomb, defense, etc.)
M - Make Me Sin by JT Geissinger 2/29/16 5*
U - Underneath It All by Kate Canterbary 4/25/16 4*
S - Seduction and Snacks by Tara Sivec 3/7/16 4*
K - Karen McQuestion - Hello Love 3/14/16 4*
E - The Exception by Sandi Lynn 4/24/16 3*
T - Treasured by Thursday by Catherine Bybee 4/4/16 4*

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Sam wrote: "Victor Plus"

Thanks :)

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Sandy wrote: "DONE!"

Congrats!!!

[Alysa]

I'm signing up for this challenge! Starting sometime in Sept 2016.


Level:
➛ Victor Plus (6+ books in each district, in order starting with District 1)

✔︎ District 1: Precious Gems: DIAMONDS - completed on 25 Oct 2016



✔︎ District 2: Masonry and Weapons: BRICKS - completed on 29 Dec 2016



✔︎ District 3: Technology: HARD DRIVE - completed on 12 Feb 2017

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✔︎ District 4: Fishing: FISHERY - completed on 25 March 2017



✔︎ District 5: Power/Electricity: ELECTRIC - completed on 30 Aug 2017



✔︎ District 6: Transportation: TRUCKS - completed on 18 Sept 2017



✔︎ District 7: Lumber: FLITCH - completed on 9 Nov 2017



✔︎ District 8: Textiles/Clothing: GINGHAM - completed on 4 Dec 2017



✔︎ District 9: Grain/Harvest: GRAINS - completed on 5 Feb 2018



✔︎ District 10: Livestock: HERDING - completed on 9 March 2018



✔︎ District 11: Agriculture: SHARECROPPING - completed on 4 April 2018




✔︎ District 12: Mining: SHAFTS - completed on 18 April 2018



✔︎ Bonus! District 13: Nuclear Weaponry: FUSION



Total: 95 books
Complete!

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Welcome to the challenge Alysa :)

[Ebb]

I finished my challenge. https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

Thanks for creating this, it was a lot of fun! :)

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Congrats Ebony :)

[Sam]

Finished district 1

District 1: Precious Gems

A: Apprentice in Death- J.D. Robb- 9/6/16
M: Mortal Ties- Eileen Wilks- 9/5/16
E: The Eyre Affair- Jasper Fforde- 9/11/16
T: Tales of the Otherworld- Kelley Armstrong- 9/4/16
H: Handle with Care- Jodi Picoult- 8/30/16
Y: You Slay Me- Katie MacAlister- 10/6/16
S: Swan Lake- K.M. Shea- 8/30/16
T: The Trouble with Demons- Lisa Shearin- 9/14/16

[Alysa]

District 1 complete!
[Comment #112]

Onward to District 2...

[Beth]

Finished!

Level Career Tribute, 4 books per district.

52/52 completed

District 1: Precious Gems
R - Roald Dahl - My Uncle Oswald - 5/15 ★★★★
U - The Unlikely Disciple by Kevin Roose - 5/31 ★★★★
B - The Braindead Megaphone by George Saunders - 6/4 ★★★★★
Y - A Year in Provence by Peter Mayle - 4/19 ★★★



District 2: Masonry and Weapons
A - Awakenings by Oliver Sacks - 3/8 ★★★
R - What If? by Randall Munroe - 5/24 ★★★★★
C - Claire North - The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August - 4/14 ★★★★
H - Humans of New York: Stories by Brandon Stanton - 3/9 ★★★★★



District 3: Technology
W - Westerfeld, Scott - Polymorph - 3/17 ★★★★
I - Invaders by various authors - 11/30 ★★★★
F - Fry, Stephen - Moab is My Washpot - 4/21 ★★★★
I - The Ice Twins by S.K. Tremayne - 4/24 ★★★



District 4: Fishing
F - Ficciones by Jorge Luis Borges - 4/13 ★★★★
I - Ira Levin - The Stepford Wives - 5/16 ★★★★
S - Scott Westerfeld - Evolution's Darling - 3/22 ★★★★★
H - Haig, Matt - Echo Boy - 7/7 ★★★★



District 5: Power/Electricity
A - Arthur Conan Doyle - A Study in Scarlet - 5/17 ★★★★
C - Children of the Mind by Orson Scott Card - 3/31 ★★★
D - Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick - 3/15 ★★★★
C - Card, Orson Scott - Ender's Shadow - 3/22 ★★★★★



District 6: Transportation
C - Cass, Kiera - The Crown - 6/2 ★★★
A - Atwood, Margaret - Moral Disorder - 3/19 ★★★★
R - Ronson, Jon - The Men Who Stare at Goats - 5/17 ★★★
S - Stephen King - Doctor Sleep - 4/14 ★★★★



District 7: Lumber
T - Tammet, Daniel - Embracing the Wide Sky - 6/12 ★★★★★
R - Robison, John Elder - Look Me in the Eye - 4/3 ★★★★
E - Enders, Giulia - Gut - 5/14 ★★★
E - Elizabeth Berg - Open House - 4/29 ★★



District 8: Textiles/Clothing
S - Surfacing by Margaret Atwood - 3/27 ★★★
A - Anne Bishop - Marked in Flesh - 4/16 ★★★★
R - Resident Alien by Quentin Crisp - 6/19 ★★★★
I - I, Robot by Isaac Asimov - 9/16 ★★★★



District 9: Grain/Harvest
C - Carol Rifka Brunt - Tell the Wolves I'm Home - 5/7 ★★★★★
O - Over Tumbled Graves by Jess Walter - 5/21 ★★★
R - Reckoning by Veronica Wolff - 4/8 ★★
N - Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett - Good Omens - 5/8 ★★★★



District 10: Livestock
C - Chris Hadfield - An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth - 6/10 ★★★★
O - Over to You by Roald Dahl - 8/19 ★★★★
W - Wednesday Is Indigo Blue by Richard Cytowic and David Eagleman - 6/21 ★★★★
S - Stephen King - Mr. Mercedes - 4/9 ★★★



District 11: Agriculture
S - Schwab, V.E. - A Darker Shade of Magic - 4/8 ★★★★
I - Irin Carmon and Shana Knizhnik - Notorious RBG - 8/12 ★★★★
L - Let Me In by John Ajvide Lindqvist - 6/30 ★★★★
O - Oliver Sacks - Uncle Tungsten - 8/20 ★★★



District 12: Mining
C - The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett - 7/30 ★★★
O - Oliver Sacks - Seeing Voices - 7/10 ★★★
A - Armstrong, Kelley - Living with the Dead - 6/14 ★★★
L - Lipsky, David - Although of Course You End Up Becoming Yourself - 7/13 ★★★★



District 13: Nuclear Weaponry
B - Bad Dirt by Annie Proulx - 4/29 ★★★★
O - Orange Is the New Black by Piper Kerman - 7/18 ★★★★
M - The Miracle Life of Edgar Mint by Brady Udall - 5/28 ★★★★★
B - Between You & Me by Mary Norris - 5/13 ★★★★

[Fajriy]

Hunger Games Challenge: Escape the Capitol

Level: Career Tribute
Start Date: 29 December 2016
End Date: ???

Completed 42/52

(view spoiler)[
District 1: Precious Gems
Read books with precious gem on the cover or in the title. Or spell-it-out with your favorite gemstone or birthstone. (examples: diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, etc).

District 2: Masonry and Weapons
Read books where a main character uses a weapon. Or spell-it-out with masonry terms (ex: masonry, stonework, stone, bricks, arch, etc.)


District 3: Technology
Read books where a main character works with technology. Or spell-it-out with technological terms. (ex: computer, screen, disc, television, etc.)


District 4: Fishing
Read books that take place near/ on a body of water. Or spell-it-out with fishing terms. (ex:Fish, trident, net, traps, bait, etc.)


District 5: Power/Electricity
Read books where a main characters have an "electric" connection (ie a romance genre). Or spell-it-out with electric term (ex: Dams, cable, electricity, outlet, etc.)


District 6: Transportation
Read books where the character takes some type of public transportation or there is a form of transportation on the cover. Or spell-it-out with transportation terms (ex: cars, train, mechanic, boat, etc.)


District 7: Lumber
Read books where the majority of the plot takes place outside or the cover is an outside setting. Or spell-it-out with lumber terms (trees, axes, carpenter etc).


District 8: Textiles/Clothing
Read books with clothing on the cover. Or spell-it-out with clothing terms (shirt, fabric, dress, designer, paper, etc.)


District 9: Grain/Harvest
Read books with food on the cover or take place during Autumn. Or spell-it-out with harvest terms (grain, bread, farmer, etc.)


District 10: Livestock
Read books with an animal on the cover or an animal as an important part of the story. Or spell-it-out with livestock terms (cows, beef, butcher, milk, etc.)


District 11: Agriculture
Read books that take place on the farm/country or take place during Summer. Or spell-it-out with agriculture terms (wheat, cotton, gardener, etc.)

District 12: Mining
Read books have a dark cover or a strong female character or include a rebellion. Or spell-it-out with mining terms (coal, mine, flashlight, mountains, etc.)


Bonus!
Join the rebellion by proving your skills to the District 13 leadership.
District 13: Nuclear Weaponry
Read books with a war or coup in them. Or spell-it-out with weapon terms (gun, bomb, defense, etc.)


(hide spoiler)]

[Alysa]

District 2 complete!
[Comment #112]

Onward to District 3...

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Congrats Beth!

And mini congrats to you Sam and Alysa :)

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Welcome to the challenge Fajriy ☺

[❀Tea❀]

Finished


I think I'll give it another try :)

[❀Tea❀]

Duration: 01.01.17 - until done
Level: ➛ Victor Plus - Read 6+ books in each district in order starting with District 1

: 0/13

District 1: Precious Gems
(view spoiler)[Read books with precious gem on the cover or in the title. Or spell-it-out with your favorite gemstone or birthstone. (examples: diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, etc). (hide spoiler)]


District 2: Masonry and Weapons
(view spoiler)[Read books where a main character uses a weapon. Or spell-it-out with masonry terms (ex: masonry, stonework, stone, bricks, arch, etc.) (hide spoiler)]


District 3: Technology
(view spoiler)[Read books where a main character works with technology. Or spell-it-out with technological terms. (ex: computer, screen, disc, television, etc.) (hide spoiler)]


District 4: Fishing
(view spoiler)[Read books that take place near/ on a body of water. Or spell-it-out with fishing terms. (ex:Fish, trident, net, traps, bait, etc.) (hide spoiler)]


District 5: Power/Electricity
(view spoiler)[Read books where a main characters have an "electric" connection (ie a romance genre). Or spell-it-out with electric term (ex: Dams, cable, electricity, outlet, etc.) (hide spoiler)]


District 6: Transportation
(view spoiler)[Read books where the character takes some type of public transportation or there is a form of transportation on the cover. Or spell-it-out with transportation terms (ex: cars, train, mechanic, boat, etc.) (hide spoiler)]


District 7: Lumber
(view spoiler)[Read books where the majority of the plot takes place outside or the cover is an outside setting. Or spell-it-out with lumber terms (trees, axes, carpenter etc). (hide spoiler)]


District 8: Textiles/Clothing
(view spoiler)[Read books with clothing on the cover. Or spell-it-out with clothing terms (shirt, fabric, dress, designer, paper, etc.) (hide spoiler)]


District 9: Grain/Harvest
(view spoiler)[Read books with food on the cover or take place during Autumn. Or spell-it-out with harvest terms (grain, bread, farmer, etc.) (hide spoiler)]


District 10: Livestock
(view spoiler)[Read books with an animal on the cover or an animal as an important part of the story. Or spell-it-out with livestock terms (cows, beef, butcher, milk, etc.) (hide spoiler)]


District 11: Agriculture
(view spoiler)[Read books that take place on the farm/country or take place during Summer. Or spell-it-out with agriculture terms (wheat, cotton, gardener, etc.) (hide spoiler)]


District 12: Mining
(view spoiler)[Read books have a dark cover or a strong female character or include a rebellion. Or spell-it-out with mining terms (coal, mine, flashlight, mountains, etc.) (hide spoiler)]


District 13: Nuclear Weaponry
(view spoiler)[Read books with a war or coup in them.Or spell-it-out with weapon terms (gun, bomb, defense, etc.) (hide spoiler)]

[[deleted user]]

Finished this one :)

Hunger Games Challenge: Escape the Capitol
Duration: February 1, 2016-December 31, 2016
Level: Victor - Read 6+ books in each district
Completed: 80/80

District 1: Precious Gems

Read books with precious gem on the cover or in the title. Or spell-it-out with your favorite gemstone or birthstone. (examples: diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, etc).
S-Susanna Kaysen: Girl, Interrupted (4/11/16)
A-A is for Alibi (4/23/16)
P-Terry Pratchett: Mort (7/25/16)
P-Philip K. Dick: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? (8/5/16)
H-The Help (5/5/16)
I-Ilona Andrews: Magic Bites (5/29/16)
R-Deanna Raybourn: A Curious Beginning (5/22/16)
E-Equal Rites (7/1/16)
S-Sara Shepherd: Wicked (4/26/16)

District 2: Masonry and Weapons

Read books where a main character uses a weapon. Or spell-it-out with masonry terms (ex: masonry, stonework, stone, bricks, arch, etc.)
The Colour of Magic (2/29/16)
Luck in the Shadows (3/10/16)
Island of the Blue Dolphins (3/12/16)
Throne of Glass (3/14/16)
The Light Fantastic (3/15/16)
Cress (3/31/16)

District 3: Technology

Read books where a main character works with technology. Or spell-it-out with technological terms. (ex: computer, screen, disc, television, etc.)
C-A Court of Mist and Fury (5/29/16)
O-Orson Scott Card: Xenocide (6/30/16)
M-Michael Scott: The Alchemyst (5/12/16)
P-Practical Magic (8/25/16)
U-Unbelievable (4/8/16)
T-Timebound (6/22/16)
E-Celia Ekback: Wolf Winter (7/22/16)
R-Ruby Red (5/18/16)

District 4: Fishing

Read books that take place near/ on a body of water. Or spell-it-out with fishing terms. (ex:Fish, trident, net, traps, bait, etc.)
We Were Liars Takes place on an island (2/1/16)
Anne of Green Gables Takes place on an island (3/10/16)
Wither Takes place near water [in Florida] (4/1/16)
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society Takes place on an island (4/15/16)
The Girl on the Train Takes place on an island (6/4/16)
Neuromancer Takes place on an island (6/11/16)

District 5: Power/Electricity

Read books where a main characters have an "electric" connection (ie a romance genre). Or spell-it-out with electric term (ex: Dams, cable, electricity, outlet, etc.)
Beautiful Creatures (2/20/16)
Onyx (3/27/16)
These Broken Stars (5/5/16)
Halfway to the Grave (5/7/16)
Suddenly You (5/10/16)
Legend (5/8/16)

District 6: Transportation

Read books where the character takes some type of public transportation or there is a form of transportation on the cover. Or spell-it-out with transportation terms (ex: cars, train, mechanic, boat, etc.)
The Glass Castle Characters travel by bus and car (2/11/16)
Crocodile on the Sandbank Character travels by boat (2/17/16)
Bike on the cover (4/4/16)
One Plus One Characters take a bus (4/6/16)
Landline Georgie takes a plane (4/21/16)
The Mists of Avalon Horse on the cover (4/24/16)

District 7: Lumber

Read books where the majority of the plot takes place outside or the cover is an outside setting. Or spell-it-out with lumber terms (trees, axes, carpenter etc).
The Maze Runner Takes place almost entirely outside (2/7/16)
Thieftaker Takes place mostly outside (3/8/16)
The Queen of the Tearling Takes place mostly outside (3/24/16)
(3/30/16)
(4/3/16)
The Thief Takes place mostly outside (4/6/16)

District 8: Textiles/Clothing

Read books with clothing on the cover. Or spell-it-out with clothing terms (shirt, fabric, dress, designer, paper, etc.)
(2/3/16)
(2/27/16)
(2/29/16)
(3/18/16)
(3/20/16)
(3/26/16)

District 9: Grain/Harvest

Read books with food on the cover or take place during Autumn. Or spell-it-out with harvest terms (grain, bread, farmer, etc.)
F-Fairest of All: A Tale of the Wicked Queen (6/21/16)
A-Isaac Asimov: Foundation and Empire (5/15/16)
R-Real Murders (6/18/16)
M-Jojo Moyes: The Girl You Left Behind (5/20/16)
E-Ellis Peters: A Morbid Taste for Bones (7/30/16)
R-Celia Rees: Witch Child (7/20/16)

District 10: Livestock

Read books with an animal on the cover or an animal as an important part of the story. Or spell-it-out with livestock terms (cows, beef, butcher, milk, etc.)
B-The Beast (5/18/16)
U-Under the Never Sky (5/30/16)
T-Twenties Girl (7/14/16)
C-James S.A. Corey: Leviathan Wakes (6/8/16)
H-Hounded (5/31/16)
E-Every Heart a Doorway (8/11/16)
R-Sara Raasch: Snow Like Ashes (7/20/16)

District 11: Agriculture

Read books that take place on the farm/country or take place during Summer. Or spell-it-out with agriculture terms (wheat, cotton, gardener, etc.)
C-Craig Johnson: Death Without Company (5/28/16)
O-The Old Man and the Sea (7/28/16)
T-The Time Machine (7/14/16)
T-Truman Capote: Breakfast at Tiffany's (7/29/16)
O-Opal (8/9/16)
N-Solomon Northup: Twelve Years a Slave (6/15/16)

District 12: Mining

Read books have a dark cover or a strong female character or include a rebellion. Or spell-it-out with mining terms (coal, mine, flashlight, mountains, etc.)
The Curse of the Pharaohs Strong female character (2/23/16)
Bossypants Strong female character (3/2/16)
Buttercream Bump Off Strong female character (4/9/16)
Death by the Dozen Strong female character (4/18/16)
Iron Kissed Strong female character (4/24/16)
Mistborn: The Final Empire Includes a rebellion (4/26/16)

Bonus!
Join the rebellion by proving your skills to the District 13 leadership.

District 13: Nuclear Weaponry

Read books with a war or coup in them.Or spell-it-out with weapon terms (gun, bomb, defense, etc.)
D-Dracula (6/22/16)
E-Elie Wiesel: Night (8/15/16)
F-Frederik Backman: A Man Called Ove (7/1/16)
E-Elizabeth Strout: My Name Is Lucy Barton (9/17/16)
N-Mary Novik: Muse (6/25/16)
S-Sara Shepard: Killer (5/12/16)
E-The Eternal Mercenary (12/31/16)
S-Since You've Been Gone (9/15/16)

[Caroline]

The Hunger Games Challenge: Escape the Capitol
Level: Victor Plus

Start: 12/31/16
End:

District 1 Precious Gems

[Rebecca]

Hrmm! Is this challenge really still going?

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Congrats Kelsi! :)

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Welcome to the challenge Caroline :)


Rebecca wrote: "Hrmm! Is this challenge really still going?"
Why not? :)
Welcome to the challenge?

[[deleted user]]

Moderators of NBRC wrote: "Congrats Kelsi! :)"

Thanks!

[Rebecca]

Rebecca wrote: "Hrmm! Is this challenge really still going?"
Why not? :)
Welcome to the challenge?"

Yup! I believe I'm brave enough to take this challenge on. Going to make it a goal to finish one district a month over the next year and a month.

[Lily]

Duration: Jan 1 - Dec 31 ➛ Victor - Read 6+ books in each district

82/82 ~ finished Nov 29th

District 1: Precious Gems
Spell-it-out your favorite gemstone...
David, Renewed by Diana Copland ~ 1/5/17 ~ 4★
It Was Always You - Anthology ~ 1/8/17 ~ 4.5★
Always Another Side by Annabelle Jacobs ~ 1/1/17 ~ 3.5★
Making It Work by Sean Michael ~ 1/23/17 ~ 3.5★
Off Base by Annabeth Albert ~ 1/29/17 ~ 4★
Noticed Me Yet? by Anyta Sunday ~ 4/29/17 ~ 3★
Defenseless by A.J. Rose ~ 5/8/17 ~ 4★

District 2: Masonry and Weapons
Read books where a main character uses a weapon...
Feat of Clay by Susan Mac Nicol ~ 2/14/17 ~ 3.5★
Flash and Bang by Patricia Logan ~ 6/14/17 ~ 4★
Forsaken by Sloane Kennedy ~ 4/3/17 ~ 4★
Nothing Special V by A.E. Via ~ 1/25/17 ~ 4★
Slip and Slide by Patricia Logan ~ 10/19/17 ~ 4★
When to Hold Them by G.B. Gordon ~ 9/18/17 ~ 3.5★

District 3: Technology
Spell-it-out with technological terms...
Chosen Pride by Mary Calmes ~ 1/4/17 ~ 4★
Omega's Fate by Wold Specter ~ 1/18/17 ~ 3★
Murmuration by T.J. Klune ~ 1/10/17 ~ 5★
Pansies by Alexis Hall ~ 1/12/17 ~ 4.5★
Undesirable Mate by Lisa Oliver ~ 3/31/17 ~ 3.5★
Treble Maker by Annabeth Albert ~ 1/28/17 ~ 3.5★
Encore by Shira Anthony ~ 1/23/17 ~ 4★
Reaping Fate by A.J. Rose ~ 1/26/17 ~ 4★

District 4: Fishing
Spell-it-out with fishing terms...
Torqued Tales: Twisted Fairytales - Anthology ~ 4/18/17 ~ 3★
Repaired by Melissa Collins ~ 8/10/17 ~ 4★
Ignite by Wolf Specter ~ 2/15/17 ~ 3.5★
Don't Twunk With My Heart by Renae Kaye ~ 3/24/17 ~ 4★
Escaping in Oz by Aria Grace ~ 2/3/17 ~ 3★
No Small Parts by Ally Blue ~ 8/21/17 ~ 3.5★
Tournament of Losers by Megan Derr ~ 6/11/17 ~ 4★

District 5: Power/Electricity
Read books with an "electric" connection (romance genre)...
All Lessons Learned by Charlie Cochrane ~ 2/24/17 ~ 3.5★
All Note Long by Annabeth Albert ~ 3/10/17 ~ 4★
Beta Test by Annabeth Albert ~ 2/11/17 ~ 4★
Betting on Forever by Felice Stevens ~ 1/19/17 ~ 4★
Dinner at Jack's by Rick R. Reed ~ 3/7/17 ~ 3.5★
Harley's Achilles by Sandrine Gasq-Dion ~ 4/12/17 ~ 4★

District 6: Transportation
Read books where there is a form of transportation on the cover...
Bad Idea by Lily Harlem ~ 2/28/17 ~ 3★
Charlie's Hero by Nic Starr ~ 3/6/17 ~ 3.5★
Fish Stick Fridays by Rhys Ford ~ 6/7/17 ~ 4★
Places in Time by Cardeno C. ~ 3/2/17 ~ 3.5★
The Deep of the Sound by Amy Lane ~ 8/27/17 ~ 3.5★
Will and Patrick's Happy Ending by Leta Blake & Alice Griffiths ~ 1/21/17 ~ 4.5★

District 7: Lumber
Read books where the cover is an outside setting...
Aniki's Garden by Claire Cray ~ 2/1/17 ~ 2★
September by Robert Winter ~ 4/29/17 ~ 4★
The Summer House by R.J. Scott ~ 3/12/17 ~ 4★
The Weight of It All by N.R. Walker ~ 1/30/17 ~ 4★
To Love and To Cherish by Addison Albright ~ 2/24/17 ~ 3.5★
Warrior and Priest by Katie Howe ~ 4/6/17 ~ 3.5★

District 8: Textiles/Clothing
Read books with clothing on the cover...
Addicted by Mark Summers ~ 3/6/17 ~ 3★
Big Love by Rick R. Reed ~ 1/2/17 ~ 3.5★
Bless Us Every One by Gina A. Rogers ~ 7/1/17 ~ 3★
First and First by Santino Hassell ~ 2/6/17 ~ 4★
Island Counselor by Sue Brown ~ 6/17/17 ~ 3.5★
Lessons for Survivors by Charlie Cochrane ~ 4/10/17 ~ 3.5★

District 9: Grain/Harvest
Spell-it-out with harvest terms...
Finding Peace by Sloane Kennedy ~ 6/11/17 ~ 4★
Absinthe of Malice by Rhys Ford ~ 5/20/17 ~ 4★
Rain Shadow by L.A. Witt ~ 10/26/17 ~ 3.5★
Meatworks by Jordan Castillo Price ~ 3/30/17 ~ 3.5★
Empty Net by Avon Gale ~ 2/14/17 ~ 4★
Reading the Signs by Keira Andrews ~ 3/11/17 ~ 4★

District 10: Livestock
Read books with an animal on the cover...
Fish Out of Water by Amy Lane ~ 3/4/17 ~ 4★
Freckles by Amy Lane ~ 3/27/17 ~ 3.5★
Have a Little Faith by Diana McKinley ~ 2/26/17 ~ 4★
His Fateful Heap of Days by John Wilshire ~ 10/29/17 ~ 4.5★
Tart and Sweet by Amy Lane ~ 1/15/17 ~ 4★
The Arranged Omega by M.H. Silver ~ 1/27/17 ~ 3★

District 11: Agriculture
Spell-it-out with agriculture terms...
Guns n' Boys: Chokehold by K.A. Merikan ~ 5/16/17 ~ 4★
Any Means Necessary by Aimee Nicole Walker ~ 11/29/17 ~ 4★
Ryde the Lightning by Sandrine Gasq-Dion ~ 10/20/17 ~ 3.5★
Damaged Goods by Susan Mac Nicol ~ 3/20/17 ~ 4★
Eyes Only for Me by Andrew Grey ~ 6/10/17 ~ 3★
Naughty and Nice by Jet Mykles ~ 6/18/17 ~ 3.5★

District 12: Mining
Read books have a dark cover...
The Cat's Meow by Sean Michael ~ 2/1/17 ~ 3★
Love is a Stranger by John Wiltshire ~ 2/17/17 ~ 4★
Spell-it-out with mining terms...
Catch and Release by B.A. Tortuga ~ 7/6/17 ~ 4★
Out in the Blue by Kelly Jensen ~ 2/3/17 ~ 3★
Always You by Aimee Nicole Walker ~ 9/2/17 ~ 4★
Lux Ex Tenebris by Sandrine Gasq-Dion ~ 8/26/17 ~ 3.5★

Bonus!
District 13: Nuclear Weaponry
Spell-it-out with weapon terms...
Bitten By Mistake by Annabelle Jacobs ~ 3/1/17 ~ 3.5★
Unchaste by Mia Watts ~ 2/4/17 ~ 2★
Love Means... No Limits by Andrew Grey ~ 7/13/17 ~ 3.5★
Locked by Ella Frank & Brooke Blaine ~ 7/5/17 ~ 4★
Elected by Pepper Espinoza ~ 2/2/17 ~ 3★
This Other Country by John Wiltshire ~ 6/27/17 ~ 4★

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Welcome to the challenge Rebecca and Lily :)

[Melissa]

I think I've forgotten to update when I've completed a district....I've finished 9 districts so far

District 1: Precious Gems
G Sapphire Blue, Kerstin Gier, 3/29/16
A The Cruelest Month, Louise Penny, 3/31/16 (character: Armand Gamache)
R The Silkworm, Robert Galbraith, 4/10/16
N Us, David Nicholls, 5/5/16
E The Life We Bury, Allen Eskens, 4/15/16
T Child 44, Tom Rob Smith, 4/2/16

District 2: Masonry and Weapons
B The Boston Girl, Anita Diamant, 6/9/16
R A Rule Against Murder, Louise Penny, 5/9/16
I The Remains of the Day, Kazuo Ishiguro, 6/19/16
C Ready Player One, Ernest Cline, 5/25/16
K Glory over Everything: Beyond The Kitchen House, Kathleen Grissom, 5/12/16
S Girl at War, Sara Novic, 5/8/16

District 3: Technology
A Night Film, Marisha Pessl, 7/12/16 (character: Ashley Cordova)
D The Language of Flowers, Vanessa Diffenbaugh, 6/22/16
W Waiting On You, Kristan Higgins, 6/30/16
A Our Souls at Night, Kent Haruf, 6/28/16 (character: Addie Moore)
R What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions, Randall Munroe, 7/12/16
E Station Eleven, Emily St John Mandel, 6/27/16

District 4: Fishing
T Those Who Save Us, Jenna Blum, 8/3/16
A The Uncommon Reader, Alan Bennett, 7/22/16
C The Cider House Rules, John Irving, 8/3/16
K Secrets of a Charmed Life, Susan Meissner, 8/12/16 (character: Kendra)
L The Last Letter from Your Lover, Jojo Moyes, 7/21/16
E Those Who Save Us, Sandra Brown, 7/16/16 (character: Emory)

District 5: Power/Electricity
C The Whiskey Sea, Ann Howard Creel, 8/17/16
A A Spool of Blue Thread, Anne Tyler, 8/19/16
B Baltimore Blues, Laura Lippman, 9/6/16
L Truly Madly Guilty, Liane Moriarty, 8/23/16
E Into the Wilderness, Sara Donati, 8/31/16 (character: Elizabeth)
S Saving Sara, Nicola Marsh, 8/15/16

District 6: Transportation
T True Blue, David Baldacci, 9/16/16
R The Guest Room, Chris Bohjalian, 9/20/16 (character: Richard)
A Memory Man, David Baldacci, 9/9/16 (character: Amos)
I The Light Between Oceans, M.L. Stedman, 9/7/16 (character: Isabel)
N When the Moon is Low, Nadia Hashimi, 9/21/16
S The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry, Gabrielle Zevin, 9/9/16

District 7: Lumber
C Girl Waits with Gun, Amy Stewart, 10/11/16 (character: Constance)
A The All-Girl Filling Station's Last Reunion, Fannie Flagg, 10/18/16
R The Readers of Broken Wheel Recommend, Katarina Bivald, 9/26/16
P The Brutal Telling, Louise Penny, 11/15/16
E Dawn on a Distant Shore, Sara Donati, 11/2/16 (character: Elizabeth)
N The Nest, Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney, 11/16/16
T Two Days Gone, Randall Silvis, 10/21/16
E You Will Know Me, Megan Abbott, 11/4/16 (character: Eric)
R The Woman in Cabin 10, Ruth Ware, 10/25/16

District 8: Textiles/Clothing
S Winter Stroll, Elin Hilderbrand, 12/6/16 (character: Scott)
E Modern Lovers, Emma Straub, 11/21/16
W The Underground Railroad, Colson Whitehead, 11/18/16
I The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox, Maggie O'Farrell, 11/25/16 (character: Iris)
N The Graveyard Book, Neil Gaiman, 12/5/16
G A Trick of the Light, Louise Penny, 11/22/16 (character: Gabriel Dubeau)

District 9: Grain/Harvest
F Thrice the Brinded Cat Hath Mew'd, Alan Bradley, 12/23/16 (character: Flavia deLuce)
A Murder on the Orient Express, Agatha Christie, 12/9/16
R Small Great Things, Jodi Picoult, 12/28/16 (character: Ruth Jefferson)
M Starry Night, Debbie Macomber, 12/7/16
E Winter Storms, Elin Hilderbrand, 12/11/16
R How the Light Gets In, Louise Penny, 1/15/17 (narrator: Ralph Cosham)

[Alysa]

Finished District 3! Onward to 4...

[Kayleen]

Start Date:
0/83

District 1: Precious Gems
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Richard Parker Life of Pi 3/04/17
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D

District 2: Masonry and Weapons
M
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S
O
N
R
Y

District 3: Technology
S
C
R
E
E
N

District 4: Fishing
T
R
I
D
E
N
T

District 5: Power/Electricity
C
A
B
L
E
S

District 6: Transportation
T
R
A
I
N
S

District 7: Lumber
W
I
L
L
O
W

District 8: Textiles/Clothing
F
A
B
R
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C

District 9: Grain/Harvest
F
A
R
M
E
R

District 10: Livestock
C
H
I
C
K
E
N

District 11: Agriculture
G
A
R
D
E
N

District 12: Mining
M
I
N
I
N
G

District 13: Nuclear Weaponry
W
A
R
F
A
R
E

[Chafic]

Oh man I forgot to post here. I got so excited when I saw this challenge I had already set up a spreadsheet!

I'm doing Victor Plus+ !!!

Deadline for me: December 31st, 2017
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District 1: Precious Gems
Read books with precious gem on the cover or in the title. Or spell-it-out with your favorite gemstone or birthstone. (examples: diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, etc).

JASPER



J - The Shadow Rising by Robert Jordan - February 28th
A - Shadows & Dreams by Alexis Hall - March 6th
S - A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini - February 15th
P - The Princess Bride by William Goldman - February 21st
E - Everything, Everything by Nicola Yoon - March 1st
R - The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury - February 16th
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District 2: Masonry and Weapons
Read books where a main character uses a weapon. Or spell-it-out with masonry terms (ex: masonry, stonework, stone, bricks, arch, etc.)

SEALANT

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E -
A -
L -
A -
N -
T -

[Brenda]

I actually finished this in February but just now got around to updating it =)

Hunger Games Challenge: Escape the Capitol
Duration: February 1 - until done
Level: ➛ Career Tribute - Read 4+ books in each district

✔District 1: Precious Gems 7/7
Read books with precious gem on the cover or in the title.

E ~ Eve Dallas in Brotherhood in Death - J.D. Robb 2/25/16
M ~ Moving Target: A Princess Leia Adventure - Cecil Castellucci 5/7/16
E ~ Evanovich, Janet - The Pursuit 8/5/16
R ~ Rock Courtship - Nalini Singh 2/8/16
A ~ All About History: Book of Vikings - Robert MacLeod 8/28/16
L ~ Lion Eyes - Jennifer Ashley 2/23/16
D ~ Dating Agency Bear - Natalie Kristen 7/21/16


✔District 2: Masonry and Weapons 5/5
Read books where a main character uses a weapon.

S ~ Stretke, B.A. - The Vampire Code: Crimson Coven Book 5 9/6/16
T ~ Twelve Sharp - Janet Evanovich 2/22/16
O ~ Once Upon a Winter's Heart - Melody Carlson 2/3/16
N ~ A New Hope - The Princess, the Scoundrel, and the Farm Boy - Alexandra Bracken 2/2/17
E ~ Eve Langlais - His Teddy Bear 12/12/16


✔District 3: Technology 4/4
Read books where a main character works with technology.

D ~ Dating Cupid - Eve Langlais 8/19/16
I ~ If You Give a Duke a Duchy - Nine Naughty Novelists 2/5/16
S ~ Sapphire Dragon - Terry Bolryder 8/10/16
C ~ Chant, Zoe - Hero Bear 8/3/16


✔District 4: Fishing 7/7
Read books that take place near/ on a body of water.

T ~ Tommaso - Mimi Jean Pamfiloff 6/6/16
R ~ Rowling, J.K. - Harry Potter and the Cursed Child 8/7/16
I ~ Immortal Matchmakers, Inc. - Mimi Jean Pamfiloff 2/10/16
D ~ Diamond Dragon - Terry Bolryder 8/30/16
E ~ Elizabeth Schaefer - The Force Awakens - Rey's Story 9/18/16
N ~ Neil Pasricha - The Book of (Holiday) Awesome 12/21/16
T ~ Terry Bolryder - Amethyst Dragon 9/17/16


✔District 5: Power/Electricity 4/4
Read books where a main characters have an "electric" connection (ie a romance genre).

D ~ A Dragon's Heart - Terry Bolryder 9/12/16
A ~ Accidentally...Evil? - Mimi Jean Pamfiloff 5/31/16
M ~ Master of the Mountain by Cherise Sinclair 3/14/16
S ~ Scott, Lisa - Hex Addict 10/31/16


✔District 6: Transportation 4/4

B ~ Bad Wolf - Jennifer Ashley 2/26/16
O ~ Onyx Dragon - Terry Bolryder 8/9/16
A ~ Acapulco Adventure - Marilyn Conner Miles 8/2/16
T ~ Terry Bolryder - Ruby Dragon 8/18/16


✔District 7: Lumber 5/5
Read books where the majority of the plot takes place outside or the cover is an outside setting.

T ~ True Claim - Marie Johnston 11/9/16
R ~ Rock Addiction - Nalini Singh 2/15/16
E ~ Emerald Dragon - Terry Bolryder 11/14/16
E ~ Eve Langlais - Becoming Dragon 1/7/17
S ~ The Sigma Menace, Fever Claim - Marie Johnston 11/2/16


✔District 8: Textiles/Clothing 5/5
Read books with clothing on the cover.

D ~ Dating A Dragon - Georgette St Clair 4/23/16
R ~ Rock Hard - Nalini Singh 2/17/16
E ~ Eloisa James - A Gentleman Never Tells 7/2/16
S ~ Star Wars: The Original Trilogy Stories - Brian Rood 12/6/16
S ~ Saving You, Saving Me - Harmony Raines 1/9/17


✔District 9: Grain/Harvest 5/5
Read books with food on the cover or take place during Autumn.

G ~ A Grizzly Kind Of Love - Georgette St Clair 6/29/16
R ~ Ruthless - Lauren Landish 10/2/16
A ~ Apprentice in Death - J.D. Robb 9/14/16
I ~ Introducing Consciousness: A Graphic Guide - David Papineau 9/18/16
N ~ Nalini Singh - Allegiance of Honor 12/11/16


✔District 10: Livestock 4/4
Read books with an animal on the cover or an animal as an important part of the story.

M ~ Mills, Julia - Her Dragon's No Angel 12/4/16
I ~ Introducing Psychology: A Graphic Guide to Your Mind & Behaviour - Nigel C. Benson 9/24/16
L ~ Lean Mean Thirteen - Janet Evanovich 9/26/16
K ~ King of Rock - Terry Bolryder 8/12/16


✔District 11: Agriculture 6/6
Read books that take place on the farm/country or take place during Summer.

C ~ Chase the Darkness - J.D. Tyler 3/7/16
O ~ Opal Carew - Hot Ride 2/28/16
T ~ Tangled Beauty - Kristen Middleton 11/18/16
T ~ Tyler, J.D. - Phoenix Reborn 3/15/16
O ~ Opal Carew - Wild Ride 2/29/16
N ~ Nalini Singh - Wild Embrace 9/29/16


✔District 12: Mining 4/4
Read books have a dark cover or a strong female character or include a rebellion.

C ~ Christmas Caramel Murder - Joanne Fluke 10/5/16
O ~ Off Limits - Lauren Landish 3/7/16
A ~ Alexa Riley - Lassoing the Virgin Mail Order Bride 3/31/16
L ~ Lisa Scott - Fairy Tale Flirts 2! 5 Romantic Short Stories 2/7/16


Bonus!
Join the rebellion by proving your skills to the District 13 leadership.
✔District 13: Nuclear Weaponry 4/4
Read books with a war or coup in them.

B ~ Bedding the Wrong Brother - Virna DePaul 3/17/16
O ~ One Night With A Bear - Kit Tunstall 6/15/16
M ~ Meyers, Jen - Happily Ever After 2/19/16
B ~ Bad for You - Abbi Glines 6/2/16


**** Challenge completed on 2/2/17 ****

[Tracy]

I'm in!!
Level:Victor


District 1: Precious Gems
Read books with precious gem on the cover or in the title. Or spell-it-out with your favorite gemstone or birthstone. (examples: diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, etc).


District 2: Masonry and Weapons
Read books where a main character uses a weapon. Or spell-it-out with masonry terms (ex: masonry, stonework, stone, bricks, arch, etc.)


District 3: Technology
Read books where a main character works with technology. Or spell-it-out with technological terms. (ex: computer, screen, disc, television, etc.)


District 4: Fishing
Read books that take place near/ on a body of water. Or spell-it-out with fishing terms. (ex:Fish, trident, net, traps, bait, etc.)


District 5: Power/Electricity
Read books where a main characters have an "electric" connection (ie a romance genre). Or spell-it-out with electric term (ex: Dams, cable, electricity, outlet, etc.)


District 6: Transportation
Read books where the character takes some type of public transportation or there is a form of transportation on the cover. Or spell-it-out with transportation terms (ex: cars, train, mechanic, boat, etc.)


District 7: Lumber
Read books where the majority of the plot takes place outside or the cover is an outside setting. Or spell-it-out with lumber terms (trees, axes, carpenter etc).


District 8: Textiles/Clothing
Read books with clothing on the cover. Or spell-it-out with clothing terms (shirt, fabric, dress, designer, paper, etc.)


District 9: Grain/Harvest
Read books with food on the cover or take place during Autumn. Or spell-it-out with harvest terms (grain, bread, farmer, etc.)


District 10: Livestock
Read books with an animal on the cover or an animal as an important part of the story. Or spell-it-out with livestock terms (cows, beef, butcher, milk, etc.)


District 11: Agriculture
Read books that take place on the farm/country or take place during Summer. Or spell-it-out with agriculture terms (wheat, cotton, gardener, etc.)


District 12: Mining
Read books have a dark cover or a strong female character or include a rebellion. Or spell-it-out with mining terms (coal, mine, flashlight, mountains, etc.)



Bonus!
Join the rebellion by proving your skills to the District 13 leadership.
District 13: Nuclear Weaponry
Read books with a war or coup in them.Or spell-it-out with weapon terms (gun, bomb, defense, etc.)

[Alysa]

District 4 complete!
[Comment #112]

Onward to District 5...

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Welcome to the challenge everyone :)


Congrats Brenda Marie :)

[Kim. E.]

The Hunger Games: Escape the Capitol
Duration: 3/27/17 - ?
Level: Undecided
Status:


District 1: Precious Gems
Read books with precious gem on the cover or in the title. Or spell-it-out with your favorite gemstone or birthstone. (examples: diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, etc).

E - Every Fifteen Minutes 8/22/17
M - Me Before You 8/28/17
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R -
A - Audacity: How Barack Obama Defied His Critics and Created a Legacy That Will Prevail 7/12/17
L - Lilac Girls 3/31/17
D - Dubliners 3/30/17
S -


District 2: Masonry and Weapons
Read books where a main character uses a weapon. Or spell-it-out with masonry terms (ex: masonry, stonework, stone, bricks, arch, etc.)

Peter Pan 4/28/17 (swords)
All the Missing Girls 6/17/17
Pretty Girls 7/12/17
Bared to You 8/29/17

District 3: Technology
Read books where a main character works with technology. Or spell-it-out with technological terms. (ex: computer, screen, disc, television, etc.)

Ready Player One 5/28/17 OASIS
Witness in Death 5/30/17 (lu a term)
Amazing Grace 9/5/17


District 4: Fishing
Read books that take place near/ on a body of water. Or spell-it-out with fishing terms. (ex:Fish, trident, net, traps, bait, etc.)

Now You See Me 4/9/17
Listening to Whales: What the Orcas Have Taught Us 7/22/17
8/5/17

District 5: Power/Electricity
Read books where a main characters have an "electric" connection (ie a romance genre). Or spell-it-out with electric term (ex: Dams, cable, electricity, outlet, etc.)

The Girls 3/30/17
Redemption Road 4/11/17
Beauty and the Beast: Lost in a Book 5/31/17


District 6: Transportation
Read books where the character takes some type of public transportation or there is a form of transportation on the cover. Or spell-it-out with transportation terms (ex: cars, train, mechanic, boat, etc.)

The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother 3/31/17. (public transportation)


District 7: Lumber
Read books where the majority of the plot takes place outside or the cover is an outside setting. Or spell-it-out with lumber terms (trees, axes, carpenter etc).

L - The Lovely Bones 5/26/17
I - In the Blood 7/9/17
N - The Nightingale 9/11/17
D - Diminished Capacity 6/5/17
E -
N - Night Road 9/19/17

O - One Perfect Lie 6/7/17
A -
K -

***add another tree

District 8: Textiles/Clothing
Read books with clothing on the cover. Or spell-it-out with clothing terms (shirt, fabric, dress, designer, paper, etc.)


District 9: Grain/Harvest
Read books with food on the cover or take place during Autumn. Or spell-it-out with harvest terms (grain, bread, farmer, etc.)

7/7/17
7/21/17
9/4/17

District 10: Livestock
Read books with an animal on the cover or an animal as an important part of the story. Or spell-it-out with livestock terms (cows, beef, butcher, milk, etc.)

5/9/17
5/31/17
Come Sundown 6/26/17. (Horse - loved)
Black Beauty 9/1/17

District 11: Agriculture
Read books that take place on the farm/country or take place during Summer. Or spell-it-out with agriculture terms (wheat, cotton, gardener, etc.)

Anne of Green Gables 5/22/17
In the Woods 7/1/17

District 12: Mining
Read books have a dark cover or a strong female character or include a rebellion. Or spell-it-out with mining terms (coal, mine, flashlight, mountains, etc.)

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R -
A -
C -
K -
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N -
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Bonus!
Join the rebellion by proving your skills to the District 13 leadership.

District 13: Nuclear Weaponry
Read books with a war or coup in them.Or spell-it-out with weapon terms (gun, bomb, defense, etc.)

Michelle Obama: A Life 4/17/17 (war of politics)
The Underground Railroad 4/24/17 (Civil War)
His Excellency: George Washington 7/27/17 (American Revolution)
11 Days in December: Christmas at the Bulge, 1944 8/1/17 (WWII)
The Fall of Japan 9/6/17 (WWII)

[Barbara ★]

All done.

Start Date: February 1, 2016
End Date: June 24, 2017

13/13 Districts Done

District 1: Precious Gems
T: Terminal City - Linda Fairstein 2/16
O: Odd Interlude - Dean Koontz 2/13
U: Under a Vampire Moon - Lynsay Sands 2/20
R: Rapture - J.R. Ward 2/28
M: Melting the Ice - Jaci Burton 2/13
A: Aunt Dimity and the Deep Blue Sea - Nancy Atherton 2/4
L: Bound to Darkness - Lara Adrian 2/2
I: Into Thin Air - Cindy Miles 2/7
N: Shards of Hope - Nalini Singh 2/12
E: Ecstasy Bound - Ruth Kerce 2/27


District 2: Masonry and Weapons
A: Agnes and the Hitman - Jennifer Crusie 3/6
L: Dark Sapphire - Lisa Jackson 3/9
A: Guardian - Jo Anderton 3/6
B: Burning Skies - Caris Roane 3/5
A: If I Should Die - Allison Brennan 3/8
S: Sweep in Peace - Ilona Andrews 3/13
T: The Bitter Season - Tami Hoag 4/4
E: England's Perfect Hero - Suzanne Enoch 3/18
R: Revived - Cat Patrick 3/13


District 3: Technology
T: The Wild Ways - Tanya Huff 4/7
E: Jungle Freakn' Bride - Eve Langlais 5/17
L: Immortal Ever After - Lynsay Sands 4/27
E: Pies and Prejudice - Ellery Adams 5/20
V: Demons are a Ghoul's Best Friend - Victoria Laurie 5/22
I: If Walls Could Talk - Juliet Blackwell 4/11
S: Born of Shadows - Sherrilyn Kenyon 4/13
I: In Too Deep - Tracey Alvarez 4/21
O: The Ocean at the End of the Lane - Neil Gaiman 4/7
N: Night Marchers - Rebecca Gober 4/25


District 4: Fishing
T: The Target - David Baldacci 6/25
R: Gates of Rapture - Caris Roane 6/10
I: Invision - Sherrilyn Kenyon 5/30
D: Devil's Bridge - Linda Fairstein 5/26
E: Edge of Darkness - Christine Feehan 7/24
N: Nemesis - Catherine Coulter 5/26
T: Last to Die - Tess Gerritsen 6/24


District 5: Power/Electricity
O: Of Silk and Steam - Bec McMaster 8/20
U: The Ultimate Treasure - Heather Graham 8/13
T: Thirty and a Half Excuses - Denise Grover Swank 8/6
L: Lawless - T.M. Frazier 8/12
E: Known - Kendra Elliot 8/6
T: The Temptation - Cheyenne McCray 8/21


District 6: Transportation
B: Blood Bank - Tanya Huff 8/26
I: If the Slipper Fits - Olivia Drake 9/5
C: Changes - Jim Butcher 8/24
Y: The Curse of the Wendigo - Rick Yancey 9/5
C: Circle of Desire - Keri Arthur 9/17
L: Fortune's Fool - Mercedes Lackey 8/28
E: Draykon - Charlotte English 8/22
S: Runaway Vampire - Lynsay Sands 8/30


District 7: Lumber
O: One Snowy Knight - Deborah MacGillivray 11/25
A: Waking the Witch - Kelley Armstrong 9/26
K: The Undead in My Bed - Katie MacAlister 9/18

P: Prince of Magic - Linda Winstead-Jones 10/24
I; Immoral - Brian Freeman 9/27
N; The Art of Duke Hunting - Sophia Nash 10/13
E: The Devil Wears Kilts - Suzanne Enoch 10/17


District 8: Textiles/Clothing
1. Mad, Bad, and Dangerous in Plaid - Suzanne Enoch (dress) 12/2
2. Alien in the Family - Gini Koch (dress) 12/14
3. Tutu Deadly - Natalie Roberts (tutus) 12/12
4. Someone to Watch Over Me - Lisa Kleypas (dress) 12/11
5. Skin Game - Jim Butcher (coat) 12/8
6. The Current Between Us - Kindle Alexander (jeans) 12/26
7. Priceless - Shannon Mayer (jacket) 12/27
8. Thirty-Three and a Half Shenanigans - Denise Grover Swank (dress) 12/28
9. Web of Lies - Jennifer Estep (t-shirt/jeans) 12/21


District 9: Grain/Harvest
A: A Walk Across the Sun - Corban Addison 1/9
L: The Cannibals - Iain Lawrence 1/5
F: The Final Cut - Catherine Coulter 1/5
A: Oryx and Crake - Margaret Atwood 1/2
L: Crow Lake - Mary Lawson 1/15
F: Fair Game - Jasmine Haynes 1/21
A: Graced - Amanda Pillar 1/17


District 10: Livestock
S: Storm's Heart - Thea Harrison 1/30
L: The Lost Key - Catherine Coulter 1/23
A: Omens - Kelley Armstrong 1/28
U: Unchained - Caris Roane 3/22
G: Midnight's Master - Donna Grant 1/28
H: Dead as a Doornail - Charlaine Harris 1/26
T: Storm's Heart - Thea Harrison 1/30
E: Venom - Jennifer Estep 1/21
R: The Memorist - M.J. Rose 1/29


District 11: Agriculture
G: The Accidental Alchemist - Gigi Pandian 3/28
A: One Fell Sweep - Ilona Andrews 4/1
R: One Dog Night - David Rosenfelt 4/21
D: Dark Embers - Tessa Adams 3/24
E: Echoes in Death - J.D. Robb 3/29
N: Aunt Dimity, Vampire Hunter - Nancy Atherton 3/26
E: 14 - J.T. Ellison 3/30
R: Betrayed - Rebecca York 3/23


District 12: Mining
A: Hotwire - Alex Kava 4/29/17
U: Ultraviolet - R.J. Anderson 5/6
G: A Room Full of Bones - Elly Griffiths 5/4
E: Full Scoop -Janet Evanovich 5/6
R: Fruitcake - (Rebecca) R.J. Kaiser 5/4

M: The Conquest - Yxta Maya Murray 4/22
I: The Quiet Game - Greg Iles 5/20
N: Aunt Dimity Slays the Dragon - Nancy Atherton 4/22/17
E: Barely a Lady - Eileen Dreyer 5/13


Bonus!
District 13: Nuclear Weaponry
A: Die Like an Eagle - Donna Andrews 5/21
T: Two Graves - Douglas Preston 6/24
O: One Lucky Cowboy - Carolyn Brown 5/28
M: Midnight's Lover - Donna Grant 5/22

B: Getting Lucky - Carolyn Brown 6/4
O: One Night in Scotland - Karen Hawkins 6/3
M: The Chieftain - Margaret Mallory 5/24
B: Bella at Midnight - Diane Stanley 6/22

CHALLENGE COMPLETE

[Moderators of NBRC, Challenger-in-Chief]

Congratulations Barbara!!!

[Stormie ~ Book Dragon ~]

Hunger Games Challenge: Escape the Capitol
Duration: Open

To escape to District 13 complete each of the obstacles from the 12 districts.

Level:
➛ Victor Plus - Read 6+ books in each district in order starting with District 1


District 1: Precious Gems
Read books with precious gem on the cover or in the title. Or spell-it-out with your favorite gemstone or birthstone. (examples: diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, etc).

Ruby Red/Precious Stone Trilogy

✔1. Ruby Red by Kerstin Gier finished 08/03/17
2. Sapphire Blue by Kerstin Gier
3. Emerald Green by Kerstin Gier

4. The Pearl Wars by Nick James
5. The Diamond Thief by Sharon Gosling
6. The Summoning by Kelley Armstrong



District 2: Masonry and Weapons
Read books where a main character uses a weapon. Or spell-it-out with masonry terms (ex: masonry, stonework, stone, bricks, arch, etc.)


District 3: Technology
Read books where a main character works with technology. Or spell-it-out with technological terms. (ex: computer, screen, disc, television, etc.)


District 4: Fishing
Read books that take place near/ on a body of water. Or spell-it-out with fishing terms. (ex:Fish, trident, net, traps, bait, etc.)


District 5: Power/Electricity
Read books where main characters have an "electric" connection (ie a romance genre). Or spell-it-out with electric term (ex: Dams, cable, electricity, outlet, etc.)


District 6: Transportation
Read books where the character takes some type of public transportation or there is a form of transportation on the cover. Or spell-it-out with transportation terms (ex: cars, train, mechanic, boat, etc.)


District 7: Lumber
Read books where the majority of the plot takes place outside or the cover is an outside setting. Or spell-it-out with lumber terms (trees, axes, carpenter etc).


District 8: Textiles/Clothing
Read books with clothing on the cover. Or spell-it-out with clothing terms (shirt, fabric, dress, designer, paper, etc.)


District 9: Grain/Harvest
Read books with food on the cover or take place during Autumn. Or spell-it-out with harvest terms (grain, bread, farmer, etc.)


District 10: Livestock
Read books with an animal on the cover or an animal as an important part of the story. Or spell-it-out with livestock terms (cows, beef, butcher, milk, etc.)


District 11: Agriculture
Read books that take place on the farm/country or take place during Summer. Or spell-it-out with agriculture terms (wheat, cotton, gardener, etc.)


District 12: Mining
Read books have a dark cover or a strong female character or include a rebellion. Or spell-it-out with mining terms (coal, mine, flashlight, mountains, etc.)



Bonus!
Join the rebellion by proving your skills to the District 13 leadership.

District 13: Nuclear Weaponry
Read books with a war or coup in them.Or spell-it-out with weapon terms (gun, bomb, defense, etc.)

[Nikki]

This looks like such a fun challenge :). I started off with a Spell-It-Out at 5 books so I'll go for:

Career Tribute Plus - Read 4+ books in each district in order starting with District 1

Started: 22/08/2017
Finished:

District 1: Precious Gems
Read books with precious gem on the cover or in the title. Or spell-it-out with your favorite gemstone or birthstone. (examples: diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, etc).

T - The Last Survivors by T.W. Piperbrook
O - Onyx Webb Book 3 by Richard Fenton
P - Paper Girls Vol. 1 by Brian K. Vaughan
A - Altogether Dead by Charlaine Harris
Z -

[Alysa]

Districts 5 & 6 complete!
[Comment #112]

Onward to District 7...

[Jane]

I have now completed my Victor Plus challenge.

Jane's Hunger Games Challenge: Escape the Capitol

[Viji]

The Hunger Games Challenge: Escape The Capitol
Start Date: 11/5/2017
Date Completed: OPEN

Level: Victor Plus (6+ books in district order)

District 1: Precious Gems
Read books with precious gem on the cover or in the title. Or spell-it-out with your favorite gemstone or birthstone. (examples: diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, etc).
Harvest of Rubies by Tessa Afshar; 11/23/2017; Ruby - Title
Jeopardy in January by Camilla Chafer; 02/02/2018
The Oracle of Delphi by Elizabeth Rose; 02/08/2018
The Ainsley Court Robbery by Jenni Thornley; 02/16/2018
Nefertiti's Heart by A.W. Exley; 02/23/2018; 03/24/2018
Family Jewels by Stuart Woods



District 2: Masonry and Weapons
Read books where a main character uses a weapon. Or spell-it-out with masonry terms (ex: masonry, stonework, stone, bricks, arch, etc.)


District 3: Technology
Read books where a main character works with technology. Or spell-it-out with technological terms. (ex: computer, screen, disc, television, etc.)


District 4: Fishing
Read books that take place near/ on a body of water. Or spell-it-out with fishing terms. (ex:Fish, trident, net, traps, bait, etc.)


District 5: Power/Electricity
Read books where a main characters have an "electric" connection (ie a romance genre). Or spell-it-out with electric term (ex: Dams, cable, electricity, outlet, etc.)


District 6: Transportation
Read books where the character takes some type of public transportation or there is a form of transportation on the cover. Or spell-it-out with transportation terms (ex: cars, train, mechanic, boat, etc.)


District 7: Lumber
Read books where the majority of the plot takes place outside or the cover is an outside setting. Or spell-it-out with lumber terms (trees, axes, carpenter etc).


District 8: Textiles/Clothing
Read books with clothing on the cover. Or spell-it-out with clothing terms (shirt, fabric, dress, designer, paper, etc.)


District 9: Grain/Harvest
Read books with food on the cover or take place during Autumn. Or spell-it-out with harvest terms (grain, bread, farmer, etc.)


District 10: Livestock
Read books with an animal on the cover or an animal as an important part of the story. Or spell-it-out with livestock terms (cows, beef, butcher, milk, etc.)


District 11: Agriculture
Read books that take place on the farm/country or take place during Summer. Or spell-it-out with agriculture terms (wheat, cotton, gardener, etc.)


District 12: Mining
Read books have a dark cover or a strong female character or include a rebellion. Or spell-it-out with mining terms (coal, mine, flashlight, mountains, etc.)


Bonus!
Join the rebellion by proving your skills to the District 13 leadership.
District 13: Nuclear Weaponry
Read books with a war or coup in them.Or spell-it-out with weapon terms (gun, bomb, defense, etc.)

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