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Good luck in the Game of Life, Paulette. Look in Message 2 for your shortcut.
Hi LanelleI have a paucity of books with tires on them (I can't find one) can I use this the tire of the 1800s?
I'm so trying to stick to my TBR books I don't want to get one from the library - thanks one way or another!
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I have a paucity of books with tires on them (I can't find one) can I use this the tire of the 1800s?
"Sure.
I see a lot of folks trying to only read books that they already own. It makes me wonder about the state of our economy right now and how people think that they need to be extra careful with their money.
Lanelle wrote: "Denise wrote: "Hi LanelleSure.
I see a lot..."
Thank you Lanelle - part of that is true but also I'm trying to move (my taxes here are way too high) and want to have less books to move so mostly I'm reading and donating. Thanks for understanding
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Moving is such a hassle. Where are you wanting to move to?
I'm moving back to Manhattan - not a suburban type person I discovered.
I believe I'm finishedThe Game of Life
Dec 26 - February 14, 2020
Spin 1 = 10
10. Write term paper - read a dead tree book (hardback or paperback) Uncle Vanya and Other Plays by Anton Chekhov 1.3.20
Spin 2 = 6
16. Flat tire - read a book with a tire on the cover - old fashioned tire accepted by Lanelle The Interpretation of Murder
by Jed Rubenfeld 1.17.20 - ugh my book does not have the sticker over the wheelsSpin 3 = 5
21.. Move across country - read a book where the mc moves to a new location - mc moves from Germany to Poland My Mother's Secret by J.L. Witterick 1.19,20
Spin 4 = 10
31. House flooded - read a book with water on the cover -
by Yrsa Sigurdardottir 1.26.20Spin 5 = 9
1/27/20
40. Write best seller - read a book that you think SHOULD be a best seller - Selected Short Stories of Franz Kafka 1.30.20
Spin 6 = 5
1.30.20
45. Recycle your trash - re-read any book - second reading of The Reason I Jump: The Inner Voice of a Thirteen-Year-Old Boy with Autism by Naoki Higashida 2.8.20
Spin 7 = 6
51. Run for Mayor – read a book with a politician in it - Americans in Paris: Life and Death under Nazi Occupation 1940-1944 by Charles Glass 2.10.20
Spin 8 = 10
60. Pension - read a book with an elderly character in it - Melvin The Stolen Angel by Sara Blaedel 2.14.20
FINISHED
Finished!!The Challenge Factory
TCF's The Game of Life
Duration: 3/22/2019 - 3/21/2020
Progress: 8 out of 8
Does everyone remember the board game, The Game of Life?
Let's play it TCF style!
Books must be at least 150 pages. (except for #5)
Don't forget to rate and date your book.
Re-reads are okay.
mc = main character
Duration: one year
When you land on a space, read a book that relates to that space. If your roll takes you to space 60 or beyond, you land on space 60 and are at the end of the game.
Spinner
Your Game Starts Here
Spin #1 (3/22/2019): 8!
8. Spring Break in Florida - read a book set in the springtime
Fools Rush In by Kristan Higgins - ***** - 4/14/2019 - 386 Pages
Spin #2 (4/19/2019): 7!
15. Win marathon - read a book where the mc has to run from someone or something
Whistling Past the Graveyard by Susan Crandall - ***** - 4/26/2019 - 307 Pages
Spin #3 (4/27/2019): 10!
25. “You’re fired!” - read a book where the mc starts over
Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder - ***** - 5/2/2019 - 361 Pages
Spin #4 (5/3/2019): 9!
34. Return lost wallet - read a book where a good deed is a significant part in the story
After You by Jojo Moyes - ***** - 5/22/2019 - 352 Pages
Spin #5 (5/23/2019): 3!
37. Learn CPR - read a book where the author uses initials instead of a name
Falling Stars by V.C. Andrews - **** - 9/29/2019 - 416 Pages
Spin #6 (9/30/2019): 10!
47. Summer school - read a book set in the summertime
Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard - **** - 10/22/2019 - 383 Pages
Spin #7 (10/23/2019): 3!
50. Burglar - read a book where something is stolen
Unchained by Shayne Silvers - ***** - 1/3/2020 - 282 Pages
Spin #8 (1/3/2020): 10!
60. Pension - read a book with an elderly character in it
The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley - ***** - 1/24/2019 - 884 Pages
RETIRE Go to Millionaire Estates:
Completed this fun challenge -- see post #134.I may just have to play it again sometime soon 😊
The Game of Life01 May 2020 - 30 April 2021
Game of Life Spinner
Spin 1: 9 Space: 9 ~ Deans List
Task: Read a book that is a best seller.
Book: In Five Years by Rebecca Serle 01.06.2020 ☆☆☆☆☆ (Unrated)
#11 New York Times Best Seller List 27 April - 03 May 2020
Spin 2: 7 Space: 16 ~ Flat Tire
Task: Read a book with a tire on the cover.
Book: Covet by J.R. Ward
The Game of Life (cause everything now is so unreal and game like anyway)Finished. Oct 17, 2020
May 6, 2020 - May 5, 2021
Spinner
Spin 1: 10
10. Write term paper - read a dead tree book (hardback or paperback) Frankly My Dear, I'm Dead. Livia J. Washburn. 5/9/20 (read hardback book). rating-3
Spin 2: 4
14. Ski accident - read a book where the mc goes skiing, snow boarding or such Murder on Sugar Hill Claire Sweeney. 5/16/20 rating- 1
Spin 3: 2
16. Flat tire - read a book with a tire on the cover.
Cindy Bell 5/30/20 rating- 2Spin 4: 3
19. Buy insurance - read a book where the mc loses something. Fit to Die J.B. Stanley 6/23/20 rating-3. MC, James Henry, loses weight (about 20 lbs to be exact)
Spin 5: 8
27. Baby girl! - Read a book by a female author. Murder in the Storybook Cottage. Ellery Adams. 7/5/20
Spin 6: 6
33. Tree falls on house - read a book with a tree on the cover.
. Fran Stewart 7/18/20Spin 7: 4
37. Learn CPR - read a book where the author uses initials instead of a name. The Question of the Missing Head by E.J. Copperman 7/23/20
Spin 8: 9
46. TV game show winner – read a book where the mc watches TV Death of a Mad Hatter by Jenn McKinlay 8/6/20 Scarlett watches TV at Harrison's house p. 235
Spin 9: 3
49. Buy cabin on lake - read a book set by a large body of water. Better Homes and Corpses. Kathleen Bridge. 8/20/20 The Atlantic Ocean
Spin 10: 10
59. Throw party for Grammy winners – read a book where there is some singing Bewitched and Betrothed. Juliet Blackwell 10/2/20. The Rom gypsies sing during the rituals to save San Francisco from a demon (p. 308)
Spin 11: 1
60. Pension - read a book with an elderly character in it The Whole Cat and Caboodle Sofie Ryan. 10/11/20 The group of ladies that help Maddie solve the murder, as well as the one accused of it, are elderly.
Retire: Go to Countryside Acres or Millionaire Estates- reader's choice. The Quick and the Thread. Amanda Lee. 10/17/20
Complete on May 9; I don't know how to figure out my original post number sorry but it's on page 4.Lanelle, thank you for this challenge!
The Game of LifeMay 27, 2020 - May 26, 2021
Spin #1 - 1
1. Borrow $40,000 - read a book that you borrow from someone or the library
My Sister, the Serial Killer borrowed, funnily enough, from my sister!
Spin #2 - 7
8. Spring Break in Florida - read a book set in the springtime
Zuleika Dobson
Spin #3 - 8
16. Flat tire - read a book with a tire on the cover
Game of LifeJune 26, 2020 - June 25, 2021
Spinner
Spin#1: 2
2. Scholarship! - read a book where the mc goes to school, college, or university
A Free Life
Game board(view spoiler)
I would like to join!Spin #1 = 9
9. Dean’s List (a list of students at a college or university who have earned very high grades) - read a book that is a best seller
Mod
Welcome to the Game of Life and to The Challenge Factory, Kim. There's already one Kim participating in this challenge, so the link in Message 2 to your post is 'Kim in Belgium'.
Having a Life moment during quarantine :) July 3 2020 - July 2 2021
Spin #1 = 1
1. Borrow $40,000 - read a book that you borrow from someone or the library: The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires borrowed from my library through Libby! 7/3
Spin #2 = 3
4. Make new friends - read a book by an author that is new to you: The Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead 7/9
Spin #3 = 3
7. Study in Europe - read a book set in Europe: The Flatshare set in England. 7/12
Spin #4 = 4
11. Graduation Day - read a book with a celebration in it: Clade with a framing narrative of Solstice celebrations! 7/19
Spin #5 = 1
12. Job Search - read a book where the mc is unemployed: Sense and Sensibility where the landed gentry HAVE no jobs lol 8/2
Spin #6 = 3
15. Win marathon - read a book where the mc has to run from someone or something: The Guest List where various MCs are running from elements of their past, 8/5
Spin #7 = 3
18. Happy Honeymoon - read a book set in an exotic location: The Idiot, partially set in Hungary and Turkey (I generally dislike the word exotic), 8/17
Spin #8 = 5
23. Visit in-laws - read a book where extended family plays an important part: Son of the Shadows, uncles and ancestors galore! 8/27
Spin #9 = 1
24. Buy a house - read a book with a house on the cover: Someone 8/31
Spin #10 = 3
27. Baby girl! - Read a book by a female author: The Elite by Kiera Cass 9/1
Spin #11 = 6
33. Tree falls on house - read a book with a tree on the cover: Their Eyes Were Watching God 9/15
Spin #12 = 10
43. Find buried treasure - read a book that is relatively unknown: Lagoon 9/18
Spin #13 = 4
47. Summer school - read a book set in the summertime:
I'd like to play!9/24/20 - 9/23/1
spinner
Spin #1 = 6
6. Cram for exams - read a book in 24 hours
, read 10/12/20Spin #2 = 1
7. Study in Europe - read a book set in Europe
, read 1/26/21Spin #3 = 10
17. Get married - read a book where someone starts a relationship
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The Game of Life 1/9/21 - 1/8/22
Space on board: 52
Spinner
Spin 1 = 8
Read a book set in the springtime
Managed ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/13/21
Spin 2 = 2
Read a dead tree book (hardback or paperback)
The Duke and I ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/29/21
Spin 3 = 9
Read a book where an animal plays a large part in the story
Hollywood Dirt ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 1/9/21
Spin 4 = 10 Read a book where the mc currently plays a sport or is retired Hands Down ⭐️⭐️ 2/18/21
Spin 5 = 10 Read a book set in Africa
Her Night with the Duke ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3/15/21
Spin 6 = 5 Read a short story or novella
Making Merry ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 3/26/21
Spin 7 = 8 Read a book that won an award (specify)
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Finished 10/17/20. Lanelle, this was a fun challenge. Thank you!
Oh I really like this one I'm joining~210116: +5 = 5. Part-time job - read a short story or novella: The Deep (in progress)
The Game of LifeMay 2021 - April 30, 2022
Spin #1 = 10
10. Write term paper - read a dead tree book (hardback or paperback)
Spin #2 = 9
19. Buy insurance - read a book where the mc loses something
Spin #3 = 9
28. Twins - read a book by two or more authors
TCF's Game of LifeOk, I'm a little late entering this, but here I am! =) You know me, I'm a glutton for punishment when it comes to reading challenges, so I've decided to do every prompt here. Though I'm not sure how long it will take me to finish, I've already read several books on my list.
Your Game Starts Here
1. Borrow $40,000 - read a book that you borrow from someone or the library
2. Scholarship! - read a book where the mc goes to school, college, or university
3. Buy books and supplies - read a book that you purchased
4. Make new friends - read a book by an author that is new to you
5. Part-time job - read a short story or novella
6. Cram for exams - read a book in 24 hours
7. Study in Europe - read a book set in Europe The Tattooist of Auschwitz
8. Spring Break in Florida - read a book set in the springtime Sweeping Up the Heart
9. Dean's List - read a book that is a best seller A Time for Mercy
10. Write term paper - read a dead tree book (hardback or paperback)
11. Graduation Day - read a book with a celebration in it Deadly Arrangements wedding of MC's friend
12. Job Search - read a book where the MC is unemployed Death of a Fop
13. Adopt a pet - read a book where an animal plays a large part in the story
14. Ski accident - read a book where the MC goes skiing, snowboarding, or such Impulse
15. Win marathon - read a book where the mc has to run from someone or something
16. Flat tire - read a book with a tire on the cover
The Final Arrangement
17. Get married - read a book where someone starts a relationship
18. Happy Honeymoon - read a book set in an exotic location Life of Pi
19. Buy insurance - read a book where the mc loses something School for Extraterrestrial Girls #1: Girl on Fire
20. Car accident - read a book with a vehicular accident in it
21. Move across the country - read a book where the MC moves to a new location
22. Win the lottery! - read a book where the MC is very lucky
23. Visit in-laws - read a book where extended family plays an important part
24. Buy a house - read a book with a house on the cover
25. "You're fired!" - read a book where the MC starts over
26. Baby boy! - Read a book by a male author
27. Baby girl! - Read a book by a female author
28. Twins - read a book by two or more authors
29. Box seats at World Series - read a book where the MC currently plays a sport or is retired
30. Attend Hollywood movie premiere - read a book that was made into a movie The Lightning Thief: The Graphic Novel
31. House flooded - read a book with water on the cover
32. Family checkups - read a book with a doctor as the main character A Bitter Truth Tess Crawford is a nurse, but that's as good as a doctor, especially back in 1916,
33. Tree falls on house - read a book with a tree on the cover
Lending a Paw
34. Return lost wallet - read a book where a good deed is a significant part of the story Green Rider
35. Vote - read a book that won or was nominated for a Goodreads Choice Award
36. Tropical vacation - read a book set close to the equator The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon
37. Learn CPR - read a book where the author uses initials instead of a name Shades of Magic Vol. 2: Night of Knives by V.E. Schwab
38. Win Beautiful Baby contest - read a book with a character you think is beautiful Wonder
39. African safari - read a book set in Africa The Kalahari Typing School for Men
40. SHOULD be a best-seller
41. Host Police Charity ball - read a book with a policeman in it
42. Arbor Day – read an ebook
43. Find buried treasure - read a relatively unknown book
44. Give to Art Institute - read a book where MC is any kind of artist The Shadow Box
45. Recycle your trash - re-read any book Dreaming Darkness: Volume One
46. TV game show winner – read a book where the mc watches TV Djinn Patrol on the Purple Line
47. Summer school - read a book set in the summertime
48. Learn sign language - read a book where MC speaks a different language than you
49. Buy cabin on the lake - read a book set by a large body of water
50. Burglar - read a book where something is stolen
51. Run for Mayor – read a book with a politician in it Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter
52. Win Nobel Prize - read a book that won an award (specify) Murder at the Mena House, Agatha Award 2021
53. Stock market slumps - read a book where the MC loses money
54. Tornado tilts house - read a book with a natural disaster in it
55. Buy sailboat - read a book where time is spent on a boat
56. Sponsor golf tournament - read a book where the MC plays a recreational sport Legacy and the Queen
57. Produce rock video - read a book with rocks on the cover
Home Waters: A Chronicle of Family and a River58. Tour Europe - read a book with a lot of traveling
59. Throw a party for Grammy winners – read a book where there is some singing A Red Herring Without Mustard
60. Pension - read a book with an elderly character in it
RETIRE Go to Countryside Acres or Millionaire Estates (your choice)
...yes please!
December 1, 2021- December 1, 2022
Rules:
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Spin 1: 1
Space 1: Borrow $40,000 - read a book that you borrow from someone or the library
Book and Author: Ex-Patriots - Peter Clines
Rating: 🎲🎲🎲🎲🎲
Finished: 12/2
Spin 2: 4
Space 5: Part-time job - read a short story or novella
Book and Author: Birthrights - Christine M. Butler
Rating: 🎲🎲
Finished: 12/4
Spin 3: 6
Space 11: Graduation Day - read a book with a celebration in it
Book and Author: The Hawthorne Legacy - Jennifer Lynn Barnes
Rating: 🎲🎲🎲🎲
Finished: 12/11
Spin 4: 6
Space 17: Get married - read a book where someone starts a relationship
Book and Author: How the Dukes Stole Christmas - Tessa Dare
Rating: 🎲🎲🎲
Finished: 12/15
Spin 5: 3
Space 20: Car accident - read a book with vehicular accident in it
Book and Author: Twice Bitten - Lynsay Sands
Rating: 🎲🎲🎲🎲
Finished: 12/21
Spin 6: 10
Space 30: Attend Hollywood movie premiere - read a book that was made into a movie
Book and Author: Sharp Objects - Gillian Flynn
Rating: 🎲🎲
Finished: 1/2/22
Spin 7: 3
Space 33: Read a book with a tree on the cover
Book and Author: The Wolf Who Loved Me - Lydia Dare
Rating: 🎲🎲
Finished: 3/2
Spin 8: 8
Space 41: Host Police Charity ball - Read a book with a policeman in it
Book and Author: Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder - Joanne Fluke
Rating: 🎲🎲🎲
Finished: 3/10
Spin 9: 9
Space 50: Burglar - read a book where something is stolen
Book and Author: No Country for Old Men - Cormac McCarthy
Rating: 🎲🎲🎲🎲
Finished: 3/20
Spin 10: 10
Space 60: RETIRE Go to Countryside Acres or Millionaire Estates (your choice)
Book and Author: There's Someone Inside Your House - Stephanie Perkins
Rating: 🎲🎲🎲🎲
Finished: 3/23/22
Spaces on the Board:
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Lanelle wrote: "Welcome to The Game of Life, Bobbi. There's a shortcut to your post in Message 2 if you want to use it."Thanks, Lanelle!
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Complete 5/9/2020
Spun a 10, starting on space #10: Write term paper - read a dead tree book (hardback or paperback) - Joust ***** 9 Feb 2020
Spun a 10, now on spot #20: Car accident - read a book with vehicular accident in it - Lost Legacy **** 10 Feb 2020
Spun a 5, now on spot #25: “You’re fired!” - read a book where the MC starts over - Good Fortunes *** 13 Feb 2020
Spun an 8, now on spot #33: Tree falls on house - read a book with a tree on the cover -
Spun a 9, now on spot #42: Arbor Day – read an ebook or listen to an audio book - Widdershins **** 27 April 2020
Spun a 7, now on spot #49: Buy cabin on lake - read a book set by a large body of water - Stormhaven **** 28 April 2020
Spun a 7, now on spot #56: Sponsor golf tournament - read a book where the mc plays a recreational sport - Dining Out with the Gas Giants *** 7 May 2020
Spun a 4, now on spot # 60: Pension - read a book with an elderly character in it - Flea Market Magic *** 9 May 2020