June TBR Takedown Challenge

[Kate S]

The Long and Short of It

June 21st is the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere and the shortest day in the Southern Hemisphere.

The Long:
1. Read a long book (any book over 500 pages). 5 points
2. Read a book with a long title (10 words or longer, including subtitle). 3 points
3. Read a book by an author whose last name is 10 or more letters in length. 3 points
4. Read a book with a bright cover. This could be a yellow, orange, other bright color, or a daytime picture. 2 points
And:
1. Read a book with the word “and” in it (& is included). 2 points
2. Read a book written by more than one author. (writing teams using a single writing name can be included, as well as anthologies with a single editor, but multiple contributors) 2 points.
The Short of it:
1. Read a short book (under 200 pages). 2 points
2. Read a book with a short title, only one word. 3 points
3. Read a book by an author with a short last name 4 letters or less. 3 points
4. Read a book with a dark cover. Dark colored (blue, black, grey, or a night time scene) 2 points

[Kate S]

Updated 6/29

Kate: 25
Becky: 20
Michelle: 9
Elaine: 4

[Becky]

The Long and Short of It

June 21st is the longest day in the Northern Hemisphere and the shortest day in the Southern Hemisphere.

The Long:
1. Read a long book (any book over 500 pages). 5 points


2. Read a book with a long title (10 words or longer, including subtitle). 3 points "Dancing with Max: A mother and son who broke free" by Emily Colson completed 06/01
3. Read a book by an author whose last name is 10 or more letters in length. 3 points "Unbroken" by Laura Hillebrand - completed 06/02


4. Read a book with a bright cover. This could be a yellow, orange, other bright color, or a daytime picture. 2 points The Julian Chapter by R.J. Palacio completed 06/14/2014 The Julian Chapter: A Wonder Story


And:

1. Read a book with the word “and” in it (& is included). 2 points
2. Read a book written by more than one author. (writing teams using a single writing name can be included, as well as anthologies with a single editor, but multiple contributors) 2 points. Full bloom by Janet evanovich & charlotte hughes completed 06/25


The Short of it:

1. Read a short book (under 200 pages). 2 points
Spirit of Steamboat by Craig Johnson completed 06/05


2. Read a book with a short title, only one word. 3 points Juliet by Anne Fortier completed 06/03


3. Read a book by an author with a short last name 4 letters or less. 3 points Lending a Paw by Laurie Cass completed 06/24



4. Read a book with a dark cover. Dark colored (blue, black, grey, or a night time scene) 2 points Hollow City by Ransom Riggs Completed 06/17



Total tally as of 06/25
20 points

[Michelle, Too many books, too little time!]

So, I'm going to try and be a bit more organised and try to match books that I plan on reading during June.

The Long:
1. Read a long book (any book over 500 pages). 5 points
A Discovery of Witches - finished 24/6/14
2. Read a book with a long title (10 words or longer, including subtitle). 3 points
3. Read a book by an author whose last name is 10 or more letters in length. 3 points
4. Read a book with a bright cover. This could be a yellow, orange, other bright color, or a daytime picture. 2 points
And:
1. Read a book with the word “and” in it (& is included). 2 points
2. Read a book written by more than one author. (writing teams using a single writing name can be included, as well as anthologies with a single editor, but multiple contributors) 2 points.
The Short of it:
1. Read a short book (under 200 pages). 2 points
The Alchemist - finished 5/6/14
Casino Royale - finished 8/6/14
2. Read a book with a short title, only one word. 3 points
Leashed - finished 30/6/14
3. Read a book by an author with a short last name 4 letters or less. 3 points
4. Read a book with a dark cover. Dark colored (blue, black, grey, or a night time scene) 2 points

Total Points - 12

[Elaine]

I'm in again this month, although it was a pretty poor effort for May's TBR takedown. Hopefully I can do better in June. I'm thinking I may have some books that are better qualified for this month's challenge.

I'll start with my long book A Breath of Snow and Ashes . 980 pages. May need to start this one asap!!!

[Becky]

Michelle I hope you like Fallen better than I did. I hated it & didn't finish. When I posted my review on the thread in Bookworm bitches I got attacked for my opinion so i deleted my post. Those bitches LMAO

[Michelle, Too many books, too little time!]

Becky wrote: "Michelle I hope you like Fallen better than I did. I hated it & didn't finish. When I posted my review on the thread in Bookworm bitches I got attacked for my opinion so i deleted my post. Those bi..."

Oh no! I hate to tell you that it was actually my choice as the bitch of the month and I didn't even get time to read it. I saw a lot of mixed opinions on it.
I really want to get through the series one day as I have the first two books signed by the author so I feel obliged to read them now.

[Becky]

LOL yes, it would have been about the time you were BOM lol I figure I will be BOM about the time I'm 95 years old lol

[Michelle, Too many books, too little time!]

Finished The Alchemist today so I have 2 points on the board - Yay!

[Kate S]

So, I think it's about time I start participating in this challenge. :)

The Long:
Manhunt: The Ten-Year Search for Bin Laden--from 9/11 to Abbottabad-3 pts

The Short:
Orfeo-3 pts
Pnin-2 pts
Neverwhere-3 pts

Total this post: 11

[Elaine]

So I've really bummed out on this challenge...can I say that? But I have read two books that I think might qualify....just!!!

The Hypnotist's Love Story . Has orange on the cover so = 2 points and Save Yourself has a dark cover so anoher 2 points.
So looks like only a measley 4 points for me unless I can fit one more in before the end of the month that qualifies.

[Michelle, Too many books, too little time!]

Don't worry Elaine. I had all intentions of finishing A Discovery of Witches as my big book but then ended up starting Sweet Tooth and The Cutting all at the same time so am not sure if I will finish one or all before the end of the month!!

[Elaine]

Well at least we're having a go. :)

[Kate S]

We are still in the early days of this challenge thing. It's always interesting to try to fit our reading choices into multiple challenges. All we can do is push forward. :)

[Michelle, Too many books, too little time!]

Finally finished A Discovery of Witches last night for 5 points. Talk about a looooong book!

That takes my total to 9 - Yay!

[Kate S]

The Long:
Vanity Fair 5 points
The Black Count: Glory, Revolution, Betrayal, and the Real Count of Monte Cristo 3 points

&
The Golem and the Jinni 2 points

The Short
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (156 pages) 2 points
Crome Yellow (176 pages) 2 points

Total in post: 14
Month Total: 25

[Kate S]

A few more hours before July begins...

[Michelle, Too many books, too little time!]

OMG! Kate & Becky, you guys are reading machines!
I hope that one day I can dedicate as much time to reading as you two must :-)

[Becky]

I'm afraid I have an unfair advantage since i'm able to listen to audio all day at work. If I wasn't able to do that I would not have much time to read at all.

[Michelle, Too many books, too little time!]

Becky wrote: "I'm afraid I have an unfair advantage since i'm able to listen to audio all day at work. If I wasn't able to do that I would not have much time to read at all."

Oh that would be great! I try to do that sometimes when I get a rare day home to work when my boy is in daycare but then I get so absorbed in my work that I find out I've missed a heap of the story and have to go back.

[Michelle, Too many books, too little time!]

I managed to squeeze a little short story in before the end of the month.

Leashed - 3 points

Takes my final total to 12.

Not a great effort but not too bad either :-)