July Scattergories

[Jennifer H]

The general rules of Scattergories are you are given a list of categories and a time limit. Then the letter dice is rolled and you have to come up with something that matches your letter and the category.

This “Challenge” works in conjunction with the other challenges you may participate in this month. You may use a book to fulfill multiple items (you don't have to read 12 books this month...don't worry!) While you are fulfilling the requirements of your other challenges, be on the lookout for the following items (they may be on the cover or mentioned in the book):

The Challenge: I will post a list of 12 categories, 6 general relating to any book, and 6 specific to that month. On the last day of the month before, I will post the letter of the month. You can start reading on the 1st. The goal is to get as many points as possible by the end of the month.

Duration: July 1st to July 31th

Rules:
1.Any genre of books will work
2.Ebooks and audio count
3.You can read in any order
4.Rereads are ok but if you really reread the book

Points: You get one point for each category you can tie to a book, where the first letter begins with the letter of the month. You get double points for each time the letter of the month is used to begin a word (ex. for author if the letter was C, Cassandra Claire would be 2 points). We will not be deducting points for duplicate answers like the original game version does.

…..Note….. if you have already earned 1 point for an item and come across another item worth more points you can replace it. Please only list the one book that you are currently using for points.

Special categories are open for interpretation. As long as it is mentioned in the book and you can justify how it fits, it will work.

When you find one of the items list the Book Title and Author (or link the cover), date it, and specify where the item is found within the book. (i.e. page number, e-reader location, audio chapter)

Just like the regular game we will not use the letters Q, U, V, X, Y and Z.

Let me know if you have any questions.

Items:
General
1. Book Title:
2. Author:
3. Main Character:
4. Secondary Character:
5. Place:
6. Cover:

July Specials
July's birth stone is the red ruby. July is National Ice Cream Month. July 1st is Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day. July 7th is National Strawberry Sundae Day. July 15th is National Ice Cream Day. July 17th is National Peach Ice Cream Day. July 23rd is Vanilla Ice Cream Day. I think we also need something a little chilly this month. July heat is often refered to as the dog days of summer. And of course July is home to the American Independence Day and French Bastille Day where things usually end with a loud bang. July 25th is Culinarians Day, we all need some good food in our lives. And last but not least July 2nd is U.F.O. Day so here is a shout out to all our unearthly friends.


7. Red:
8. Chilly:
9. Related to a dog:
10.Loud:
11.Food:
12 Unearthly:

[Jennifer H]

The Letter of the month is

[~Leslie~]

I'm in again!!

Duration: 7/1/14 - 7/31/14

Points:

Letter: R

tems:
General
1. Book Title:
2. Author:
3. Main Character:
4. Secondary Character:
5. Place:
6. Cover:

July Specials
July's birth stone is the red ruby. July is National Ice Cream Month. July 1st is Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day. July 7th is National Strawberry Sundae Day. July 15th is National Ice Cream Day. July 17th is National Peach Ice Cream Day. July 23rd is Vanilla Ice Cream Day. I think we also need something a little chilly this month. July heat is often refered to as the dog days of summer. And of course July is home to the American Independence Day and French Bastille Day where things usually end with a loud bang. July 25th is Culinarians Day, we all need some good food in our lives. And last but not least July 2nd is U.F.O. Day so here is a shout out to all our unearthly friends.


7. Red:
8. Chilly:
9. Related to a dog:
10.Loud:
11.Food:
12 Unearthly:

[Jennifer H]

Welcome Back, Leslie!

[Missyb]

1. Book Title: Raine (Elizabeth Amber)
2. Author: Anjela Renee (Abby's Vampire)
3. Main Character: Roke (Hunt The Darkness)
4. Secondary Character: Raith (Hunt The Darkness)
5. Place:Rio (p. 8 Dragon's Heart)
6. Cover: Roke (Hunt The Darkness)
7. Red: Elena hurried form the back door of his red-bricked office towards the helipad (p.12 A Dragon's Heart)
8. Chilly: Roke's eyes were hard and cold as diamonds, his face looking as if it'd been carved of granite (p.167 Hunt The Darkness)
9. Related to a dog: Two large black shapes, like all black Rottweilers, but they weren't Rotties, they were hellhounds, the black, raw stuff of fairie's wild magic made flesh and blood (p. 136 & 137 A Shiver Of Light)
10.Loud: The sudden chill was followed by an ear-piercing roar (p.40 A Dragon's Heart)
11.Food: Fried chicken, hamburgers, pizza, barbecued ribs, fries, apple pie . . . . (p.191 Hunt The Darkness)
12 Unearthly: It doesn't lie in the earth realm, but some of our races do cross over and co-habitate peacefully here on earth with the humans (p.28 A Dragon's Heart)

[Jennifer H]

Welcome Missyb!

[Barbara ★]

I'll join Missyb.


Letter = R

10 POINTS

General
1. Book Title:
2. Author: Chill - Stephanie Rowe 7/9 (1 POINT)
3. Main Character: Roxanne - Whisper Kiss - Deborah Cooke 7/7 (1 POINT)
4. Secondary Character: Ramses - Children of the Storm - Elizabeth Peters 7/3 (1 POINT)
5. Place:
6. Cover: Red dress - Loved By a Warrior - Donna Fletcher 7/26 (1 POINT)

July Specials
7.Red: Whisper Kiss - Deborah Cooke 7/7 (1 POINT)
(Chen's scales were a richer shade of red) p80

8. Chilly: Children of the Storm - Elizabeth Peters 7/3 (1 POINT)
(Nefret had refused in that same chilly voice) p278

9. Related to a dog: Children of the Storm - Elizabeth Peters 7/3 (1 POINT)
(his long face relapsed into lines like those of a mournful hound) p106

10.Loud: Children of the Storm - Elizabeth Peters 7/3 (1 POINT)
(Mother! Ramses said loudly) p38

11.Food: Children of the Storm - Elizabeth Peters 7/3 (1 POINT)
(you eat the rest of your egg) p30

12 Unearthly: Dire Needs - Stephanie Tyler 7/9 (1 POINT)
(but when she heard the unearthly shrieking begin, she backup up and refused to go any further) p254

[Jennifer H]

Glad to have you join, Barbara!

[Rebecca]

I'm in!
July Scattergories
July 1-July 31, 2014
Letter: R
POINTS: 20
TASKS (12/12)

Items:
General
1. Book Title: Red by Erica Spindler (1 pt) 7/30
2. Author: Karen Rose Don't Tell (1 pt) 7/11
3. Main Character: Dave Robicheaux The Neon Rain by James Lee Burke (1 pt) 7/17
4. Secondary Character: Ryan Benton Justice for Sara by Erica Spindler (1 pt) 7/2
5. Place: Roxbury A Drink Before the War by Dennis Lehane (1 pt) 7/7
6. Cover: Rainbow
Ubik by Philip K. Dick (1 pt) 7/12



July Specials
July's birth stone is the red ruby. July is National Ice Cream Month. July 1st is Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day. July 7th is National Strawberry Sundae Day. July 15th is National Ice Cream Day. July 17th is National Peach Ice Cream Day. July 23rd is Vanilla Ice Cream Day. I think we also need something a little chilly this month. July heat is often refered to as the dog days of summer. And of course July is home to the American Independence Day and French Bastille Day where things usually end with a loud bang. July 25th is Culinarians Day, we all need some good food in our lives. And last but not least July 2nd is U.F.O. Day so here is a shout out to all our unearthly friends.


7. Red: "her eyes were red with equally red rims (p. 60) Drop Shot by Harlan Coben (3 pts) 7/4
8. Chilly: "long, chilly refectory" The Burning Air by Erin Kelly (1 pt) 7/24
9. Related to a dog: "Seeing Dog had brought the raging jealousy foaming up inside him at the recollection of that dog" (p.217) The Various Haunts of Men by Susan Hill (2 pts) 7/7
10.Loud: "Well, Mayella was raisin' this holy racket so I dropped m'load and run as fast as I could but I run into th' fence..." (p. 173) To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (4 pts) 7/8
11.Food: "the predinner rush of shoppers" (p.528) Red by Erica Spindler (1 pt) 7/30
12 Unearthly: "his racket ripped through the air like the reaper's scythe" (p.185)Drop Shot by Harlan Coben (3 pts) 7/4

[Jennifer H]

Welcome Rebecca!

[Nancy]

I've not played before so I'll have to learn as I go, but I'd like to give it a try too:

01.07.14 -31.07.14
Letter: R
Points: 6
Tasks: 6/12

Items:
General
1. Book Title:
2. Author: Ransom Riggs - Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children (1 point)
3. Main Character:
4. Secondary Character: Ruth Zardo - How The Light Gets In (1 point)
5. Place:
6. Cover:

7. Red: "Out here it is a darker ruby red but the formula is the same" - Days of Wine and Rage p.188 (1 point)
8. Chilly:
9. Related to a dog: "Up above I heard the farm dog running backwards and forwards along the wire..." - The Moon And The Bonfire p.31 (1 point)
10.Loud: "Many times that night he returned to Andy and Maureen to say loud and indefinite things" - Days of Wine and Rage p.319 (1 point)
11.Food: As soon as he arrived home from his job at the railways he set about replenishing their food and water... Eucalyptus p. 192 (1 point)
12 Unearthly:

Books Read
How The Light Gets In - 3.07.14
The Moon And The Bonfire - 5.07.14
Days of Wine and Rage - 8.07.14
Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children - 10.07.14
Eucalyptus - 15.07.14

[Jennifer H]

Welcome to the Challenge, NancyHelen! If you have any questions feel free to ask.

[Jonquil]

R points
DONE

1. Book Title: Rendezvous with Rama 7/12
2. Author: Robinson, Barbara The Best Halloween Ever 7/8
3. Main Character: Rebecca, a Red Blazer Girl The Secret Cellar(The Red Blazer Girls #4) 7/9
4. Secondary Character: Raphael Magic Mourns 7/3
5. Place: Rama Rendezvous with Rama 7/12
6. Cover: red dress, hat, background A Very Maxie Christmas 7/9
7. Red: Raphael's eyes shone with red p 82 Magic Mourns 7/3
8. Chilly: two little mice shaking and wet haven't found a refuge yet. Together at Christmas 7/1 page 12?
9. Related to a dog: In the rearview mirror the dog sailed out of the ravine as if it had wings and landed on the road. p 10 Magic Mourns 7/3
10.Loud: at least we could speak without yelling over the roar of the engine. p 49 Magic Mourns 7/3
11.Food: plates heaped with roast beef, mashed potatoes, assorted vegetables, gravy and rolls p 262 The Secret Cellar(The Red Blazer Girls #4) 7/9
12 Unearthly: ...was like landing on another planet and if the rulers took one look at his report card they'd stick him on the first shuttle back Nerd Camp 2.0 chap 19 pg 1 7/11

[Jennifer H]

Welcome Jonquil!

[Allison]

I'll try!
July Scattergories
July 1-July 31, 2014
Letter: R
POINTS: 0
TASKS (0/12)

Items:
General
1. Book Title:
2. Author:
3. Main Character:
4. Secondary Character:
5. Place:
6. Cover:

July Specials
July's birth stone is the red ruby. July is National Ice Cream Month. July 1st is Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day. July 7th is National Strawberry Sundae Day. July 15th is National Ice Cream Day. July 17th is National Peach Ice Cream Day. July 23rd is Vanilla Ice Cream Day. I think we also need something a little chilly this month. July heat is often refered to as the dog days of summer. And of course July is home to the American Independence Day and French Bastille Day where things usually end with a loud bang. July 25th is Culinarians Day, we all need some good food in our lives. And last but not least July 2nd is U.F.O. Day so here is a shout out to all our unearthly friends.


7. Red:
8. Chilly:
9. Related to a dog:
10.Loud:
11.Food:
12 Unearthly:

[Jennifer H]

Glad to have you join us, Allison!

[Lindy]

you found me again, nice

[Jade aka MrsTosh]

July Scattergories

Letter: R
Points: 12
Books Read:2

General
1. Book Title: Reapers Legacy
2. Author:Nora Roberts ~ Shadow Spell
3. Main Character: Rouger Reaper's Legacy
4. Secondary Character: Reese (Picnic)
5. Place: Reapers Motorcycle Club HQ
6. Cover: Rider ;)

July Specials

7. Red: Reaper's Legacy ~ So, you Ruger’s property?” she asked me, eyes hostile, red-tipped talons tapping the bar idly. Loc 204.9 (1 point)
8. Chilly:Shadow Spell~Pain, the shock of it, the bitter, bitter cold of it ripped through her side. Loc 299 (1 point)
9. Related to a dog:Reaper's Property ~My rule about only dating safe guys I could control didn’t lead to much in the way of action Loc 147.3 (1 point)
10.Loud:Reaper's Property ~“Ruger—” I started, but a sudden, loud, feminine scream tore through the air. Loc 363 (1 point)
11.Food:Reaper's Legacy ~My parties usually wound down when people ran out of food and got tired. Loc 368 (1 point)
12 Unearthly:Shadow Spell~“Spirits ride upon this night. Loc 511 (1 point)

5* 02.07.14 4* 11.07.14

COMPLETED 11.07.14

[Allison]

I've never done this before, so I have a question. Do the specials have to start with the letter too?

[Jennifer H]

Welcome Lindy & Jade!

[Jennifer H]

Allison wrote: "I've never done this before, so I have a question. Do the specials have to start with the letter too?"

Yes they do. For example:

She heard a loud ringing in her ear.

[✿~Danielle~✿]

July Scattergories

Letter: R

General
1. Book Title:
2. Author:
3. Main Character:
4. Secondary Character:
5. Place:
6. Cover:

July Specials

7. Red:
8. Chilly:
9. Related to a dog:
10.Loud:
11.Food:
12 Unearthly:

[Kayla]

One Question: How does the point system work?


Letter: R

Items:
General
1. Book Title:
2. Author:
3. Main Character:
4. Secondary Character:
5. Place:
6. Cover:

July Specials
July's birth stone is the red ruby. July is National Ice Cream Month. July 1st is Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day. July 7th is National Strawberry Sundae Day. July 15th is National Ice Cream Day. July 17th is National Peach Ice Cream Day. July 23rd is Vanilla Ice Cream Day. I think we also need something a little chilly this month. July heat is often refered to as the dog days of summer. And of course July is home to the American Independence Day and French Bastille Day where things usually end with a loud bang. July 25th is Culinarians Day, we all need some good food in our lives. And last but not least July 2nd is U.F.O. Day so here is a shout out to all our unearthly friends.


7. Red:
8. Chilly:
9. Related to a dog:
10.Loud:
11.Food:
12 Unearthly:

[Jennifer H]

Welcome Danielle, Sharon & Kayla!

[Marie]

I'll try this one, it sounds fun!
July 1st-July 31st

Letter: R
Points: 20
Items: 12/12
General
1. Book Title:River of No Return 8/7/14 2 points
2. Author: Bee Ridgeway 8/7/14 1 point
3. Main Character: Reid Andrews from "Seducing Cinderlla" 9/7/14 1 point
4. Secondary Character: Reid Andrews from "Rules of Entanglement" 25/7/14 1 point
5. Place: Lou's Riverview -bar from "Fighting for Irish" 26/7/14
6. Cover: red cover - "Private Practice" 10/7/14 1 point

July Specials

7. Red:
“She bowed, spreading her scarlet wings; royal blue and purple peacock-like feathers rippled among the flaming red pinions.” 2 points
Earth to Hell by Kylie Chan, position in book 1%
3 stars, 1/7/14

8. Chilly:
“No lights or floor coverings were provided; each resident was renting a bare concrete box with cold running water and a single electrical point.” 3 points
Earth to Hell by Kylie Chan, position in book 28%
3 stars, 1/7/14

9. Related to a dog:
“The culprit dog had been young, liver-spotted, Nick remembered for some reason—the pet of a tenant’s wife.” 2 points
The River of No Return by Bee Ridgeway, position in book 27%
2 stars, 8/7/14

10.Loud:
“The rustling became louder and a series of hushed whispers rippled through the hall then quickly settled to silence.” 2 points
Earth to Hell by Kylie Chan, position in book 10%
3 stars, 1/7/14

11.Food:
Although they would be good sport to play with, right now I was more interested in the contents of the tanks at the seafood restaurants. 2 points
Earth to Hell by Kylie Chan, position in book 31%
3 stars, 1/7/14

12. Unearthly:
“They raided a prostitution den in Mong Kok that was holding sex slaves, and instead of humans running the show they met up with demons.” 2 points
Earth to Hell by Kylie Chan, position in book 1%
3 stars, 1/7/14

Books read:

[Jennifer H]

Welcome Marie! I hope you enjoy!

[Turtlecollector Dennis]

Timeframe: July 2014
Letter: R
Points: 7

1. Book Title: Redemption (#5)
2. Author: Nora Roberts (#2)
3. Main Character: Roarke (#6)
4. Secondary Character: Reyes (#3)
5. Place: ranch (#2)
6. Cover: rocks (#4)

7. Red:
8. Chilly:
9. Related to a dog: "the tinkle of her rabies tag." pg 123 (#1)
10.Loud:
11.Food:
12 Unearthly:

Books read:
1. Wish You Were Here by Rita Mae Brown 7/1/14 2.5♥
2. Montana Sky by Nora Roberts 7/2/14 3.5♥
3. Second Grave on the Left by Darynda Jones 7/4/14 3.5♥
4. From This Moment On by Bella Andre 7/5/14 3.5♥
5. Redemption by B J Daniels 7/6/14 3.5♥
6. Reunion in Death by J D Robb 7/18/14 4♥

[Lindy]

you have read 2 books and itisnt' een July yet?

[Jennifer H]

Welcome TC!

[Turtlecollector Dennis]

Lindy wrote: "you have read 2 books and itisnt' een July yet?"

Haven't read them, just plan to.

[Lindy]

i plan nothing in advance, but i do have 30 library books here guess i coudl count those,

[Allison]

So, for example, could I do a book with red on the cover for the cover option? Since red stars with R, obviously.

[Jennifer H]

Allison wrote: "So, for example, could I do a book with red on the cover for the cover option? Since red stars with R, obviously."

Yes, that will work

[Jade aka MrsTosh]

Jennifer ♔Princess Penguin♔ wrote: "Welcome Lindy & Jade!"

Thanks ;)

[Suzanne]

The Lost Challenges
July Scattergories
Duration: 7/1/2014 - 7/31/2014

Progress: 8 out of 12

Letter: R

Items:

General:
1. Book Title:
2. Author: Christie Ridgway;
Beach House No. 9 - **** - 7/1/2014 - 384 Pages
3. Main Character:
4. Secondary Character: Ritchie Sánchez:
I Am the Messenger by Markus Zusak - ***** - 7/14/2014
5. Place: Reservation in New Mexico:
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley - **** - 7/21/2014
6. Cover: Robot:
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley - **** - 7/21/2014

July Specials
July's birth stone is the red ruby. July is National Ice Cream Month. July 1st is Creative Ice Cream Flavors Day. July 7th is National Strawberry Sundae Day. July 15th is National Ice Cream Day. July 17th is National Peach Ice Cream Day. July 23rd is Vanilla Ice Cream Day. I think we also need something a little chilly this month. July heat is often refered to as the dog days of summer. And of course July is home to the American Independence Day and French Bastille Day where things usually end with a loud bang. July 25th is Culinarians Day, we all need some good food in our lives. And last but not least July 2nd is U.F.O. Day so here is a shout out to all our unearthly friends.

7. Red: "The receptionist was painting her fingernails a glossy blood red to match the highlights in her hair." Page 12
Vamps and the City by Kerrelyn Sparks - **** - 7/3/2014
8. Chilly: "The chilly air is rich - not thin and spare like it is on some of the younger colonized planets."
These Broken Stars by Amie Kaufman - *** - 7/29/2014
9. Related to a dog: "He practically snarled at us like a rabid dog." Page 352
Vamps and the City by Kerrelyn Sparks - **** - 7/3/2014
10.Loud: "Loud voices reverberated in the foyer." Page 348
Vamps and the City by Kerrelyn Sparks - **** - 7/3/2014
11.Food: "Darcy was so tempted, but the last time she'd tried real food, it hadn't stayed down." Page 227
Vamps and the City by Kerrelyn Sparks - **** - 7/3/2014
12 Unearthly:

[Allison]

How does scoring work?

[Jennifer H]

Allison wrote: "How does scoring work?"

You get one point for each letter you use that relates to the category.

This example would give you 2 points:

She heard a loud r inging in her r ight ear.

[Nancy]

With the specials, does the word need to match exactly? I have been trying to do that, although I noticed that some people are just finding words related to the word.

It's just I am having a bit of trouble with 'unearthly!'

[Jennifer H]

NancyHelen wrote: "With the specials, does the word need to match exactly? I have been trying to do that, although I noticed that some people are just finding words related to the word.

It's just I am having a bit o..."

It can just relate to the word.

[Turtlefrog]

Total Points = 9

Items:

General
1. Book Title: The Road to Price - 1 point
2. Author: Veronica Roth (Free Four) - 1 point
3. Main Character: Logan Reed (Tall, Tatted, and Tempting) - 1 point
4. Secondary Character:
5. Place:
6. Cover: Red Sunglasses (One Broke Girl) - 1 point

July Specials
7. Red: The Road to Price - I was speeding and running every red light. 1 point
8. Chilly: Yank - The thought made me go cold inside, remembering what she'd said earlier, about how wrong what we were doing really was. 2 points
9. Related to a dog:
10.Loud: Yank - I turned on my radio - loud - and waited for them all to leave. 1 point
11.Food: The Road to Price - Rachel, the woman who prepared my dinner, was standing with her chest pressed against the top of Sebastian's desk. 1 point
12 Unearthly:

7/7/14 ** 7/9/14 *** 7/17/14 **** 7/18/14 ****
7/19/14 ***

[Jade aka MrsTosh]

Completed

[Jennifer H]

Congratulations Jade!

[Nancy]

Jennifer ♔Princess Penguin♔ wrote: "NancyHelen wrote: "With the specials, does the word need to match exactly? I have been trying to do that, although I noticed that some people are just finding words related to the word.

It's just ..."

Thank you for the clarification. I thought I might go a bit nutty trying to find the exact word (although I am doing my best)!

[Laura]

Points: 13

1. Book Title: Real Vampires Live Large 07/02/14
2. Author: Justin Richards The Parliament of Blood 07/21/14
3. Main Character: Gilles de Rais (p.7) Thirteen 07/08/14
4. Secondary Character: Richard (p.5) Real Vampires Live Large 07/02/14
5. Place: a five-star restaurant (p.142) Real Vampires Live Large 07/02/14
6. Cover: raft Mutagenesis - 07/15/14

7. Red: rich red flow (p.229) Real Vampires Live Large 07/02/14
8. Chilly:
9. Related to a dog: Russian Pack [werewolves] (p.424) Thirteen 07/08/14
10.Loud: radio (p.158) Real Vampires Live Large 07/02/14
11. Food: remarkable recipe ritual (p.323) The Goddess Collection, Volume One 07/04/14
12 Unearthly:  “read his mind” (p.131) Real Vampires Live Large 07/02/14

[Marie]

Finished! post #26 :D

[Jennifer H]

Congratulations Laura & Marie!

[Marie]

Jennifer ♔Princess Penguin♔ wrote: "Congratulations Laura & Marie!"

Thanks, Jennifer :D
Did I do the points right?

[Jennifer H]

Actually I count that you got 20 points. Basically, you get a point for every "r" you use.

The only time you don't count the letter is if say the letter is "t" you wouldn't count all the "the". Same goes for "a" you wouldn't count a & an

[Marie]

Then I've done it right! Cool!

[Missyb]

Done, 14 pts. The one I thought would be easy took the longest to get.