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Jedi Academy Reading Challenge (formerly SW Yearly Challenge)
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1. In tasks that call for "a book" does it have to be an adult book or can I use YA or middle grade books for those, too?
If it says only "a book" and doesn't specify, then you can use either of these.
2. Can I use comic books for tasks #8-15?
No. Comic books can be used only for tasks that specifically mention "comic book" of "graphic novel/novelization". So only original tasks #4, #6 and bonus task #3.
3. (re: task #3) What's the difference between short story anthologies and collections?
An anthology contains stories written by various different authors. Collections are written by one author.
Examples of SW anthologies:
4. (re:task #4) What qualifies as a comic book collection?
A collection presenting either a completecomic book miniseries, a story arc from a single title, or a series of stories with an arc or common theme. Needs 70+ pages to count for the challenge.
Examples of SW comic book collections:
5. (re: task #5) Do junior novelizations count?
Yes. Both junior and adult novelizations can be used to complete the task.
6. (re: task #13 - 15) How do I decide who is the main character when there's more prominent characters in the book?
Use common sense. If the book is more of an ensemble piece then you can count more characters as MCs.
Example: Books like Battle Surgeons where there are about 5 prominent characters and only one of them is female (Barriss Offee) are ok to use either for tasks #13 or #14 (especially as the old EU is light on female MCs) . On the other hand, in Heir to the Empire Thrawn is one of the main characters, but so are Luke, Leia and Han, that's why you can use the book only for task #15 and not #13.
7. (re: task #16) What non-fiction books are there that deal with the Disney era?
There are not many of those. That's why any non-fiction that deals however briefly with the post Lucas era of SW (e.g. memoirs that cover mostly the OT/PT era and touch on the sequels only in passing) qualify for this task as both legends and canon. I know it's almost like cheating but unless you count "The Art of..." series you would have no options for canon NF.
Example: George Lucas: A Life deals in detail with OT and PT but the last chapter delves into the Disney deal. I'd be ok with counting the book towards both legends and canon NF however strange it might seem.
Participants:
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Akindle
Brandan
Brooke
Cooper
Don
Hailey
Hugo
Kim
Melina
PolkNation
Rebecca
Sarah
TAMRA
Todd
Zuzana
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My list will probably change depending on Group reads and buddy reads.
Star Wars Yearly Reading Challenge
Duration: Dec 29, 2020 - Dec 28, 2023
Level: Chosen One = 32 books
Category: Maverick = both Legends and Canon
Books Read: 19/32
✔1. Read a SW stand-alone book.
Light of the Jedi by Charles Soule 2/16/21 ★★★
2. Read a SW book that's part of a series.
✔3. Read a SW short story anthology.
Star Wars: From a Certain Point of View 10/29/21 ★★★
✔✔ 4. Read a SW comic book collection.
Star Wars Jedi Quest - 2001 by Ryder Windham 1/7/21 ★
Star Wars: Darth Vader - Dark Lord of the Sith, Vol. 2: Legacy's End by Charles Soule 10/17/21 ★★★
✔✔ 5. Read a novelization of a SW movie.
The Clone Wars by Karen Traviss 1/17/21 ★★
Star Wars, Episode I - The Phantom Menace by Terry Brooks 10/4/21 ★★
✔✔ 6. Read a graphic novelization of a SW movie.
Star Wars: A New Hope: Special Edition by Bruce Jones 1/8/21 ★★★
Classic Star Wars: A New Hope by Roy Thomas 10/24/21 ★★★
✔✔7. Read a middle-grade or a young adult SW book.
Path To Truth by Jude Watson (Jedi Quest #0.1) 1/7/21 ★★★
The Way of the Apprentice by Jude Watson (Jedi Quest #1) 1/14/21 ★★★
✔✔ 8. Read a book set anytime before The Phantom Menace.
Into the Dark by Claudia Gray 4/2/2021 ★★★★
Master and Apprentice by Claudia Gray 5/12/21 ★★★
✔ 9. Read a book set during the prequel movies era.
Wild Space by Karen Miller (The Clone Wars #2) 3/18/21 ★
10. Read a book set in the interim between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope.
✔ 11. Read a book set during the Original Trilogy.
Splinter of the Mind's Eye by Alan Dean Foster 1/2/21 ★
✔✔ 12. Read a book set after Return of the Jedi.
Heir to the Empire by Timothy Zahn 2/5/21 ★★★★
Dark Force Rising by Timothy Zahn (The Thrawn Trilogy #2) 4/27/21 ★★★
✔✔ 13. Read a book with a male main character other than Luke, Han, Obi-wan and Anakin/Vader.
Rogue Squadron by Michael A. Stackpole (X-Wing #1) 3/27/21 ★★★ - Corran Horn
Dooku: Jedi Lost by Cavan Scott 8/10/21 ★★★ - Dooku
14. Read a book with a female main character other than Leia (and Rey).
✔Battle Surgeons by Michael Reaves & Steve Perry (Medstar #1) 1/23/21 ★★★ - Barriss Offee is one of the MCs
15. Read a book with Luke, Han, Obi-wan, Anakin/Vader or Leia (or Rey) as the main character
16. Read a non-fiction book on the history of SW or its pop culture significance or a biography/memoir of SW cast or crew.
Read Books:
Alright, this will be a good time to read some of those Star Wars books I've had sitting around on my shelf. Duration: Jan 1, 2021 - Dec 31, 2020
Level: Jedi Master - 14 books
Category: Maverick= Both Legends and Cannon
Books Read: (0/14)
1. Read a Star Wars standalone book:
2. Read a Star Wars book that's part of a series:
3. Read a Star Wars Short Story Anthology:
4. Read a Star Wars comic book collection:
5. Read a novelization of a Star Wars Movie:
6. Read a middle grade or young adult Star Wars book:
7. Read a book set anytime before the Phantom Menace:
(I do not have a book for this yet but will most likely read one of the new High Republic Books.)
8. Read a book set during the prequel movie era:
9. Read a book set in the interim between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope:
10. Read a book set during the Original Trilogy:
11. Read a book set after Return of the Jedi:
12. Read a book with a male main character other than Luke, Han, Obi-wan and Anakin/Vader:
13. Read a book with a female main character other than Leia and Rey:
(Again I don't have a book on my shelf for this one yet but I will most likely run into one sometime this year.)
14. Read a book with Luke, Han, Obi-wan, Anakin/Vader or Leia (or Rey) as the main character:
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Jedi MasterMaverick
I will list books in a bit. I'm a whim reader so coming up with TBR's and sticking to them is difficult. So here is a rough TBR, however it is subject to change.
1. Read a SW stand-alone book. Into the Void
2. Read a SW book that's part of a series.Path To Truth
3. Read a SW short story anthology. Tales from the Empire
4. Read a SW comic book collection. Star Wars: Jedi, Volume 1: The Dark Side
5. Read a novelization of a SW movie. Revenge of the Sith
6. Read a graphic novelization of a SW movie. Star Wars: Episode I - The Phantom Menace
7. Read a middle-grade or a young adult SW book. Edge of the Galaxy
8. Read a book set anytime before The Phantom Menace. Cloak of Deception
9. Read a book set during the prequel movies era. Jedi Healer
10. Read a book set in the interim between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope. Thrawn: Treason
11. Read a book set during the Original Trilogy. Choices of One
12. Read a book set after Return of the Jedi. Vision of the Future
13. Read a book with a male main character other than Luke, Han, Obi-Wan and Anakin/Vader. The Mandalorian
14. Read a book with a female main character other than Leia (and Rey). Chaos Rising
15. Read a book with Luke, Han, Obi-Wan, Anakin/Vader or Leia (or Rey) as the main character Thrawn: Alliances
16. Read a non-fiction book on the history of SW, its pop culture significance or making of the movies or a biography/memoir of a member of SW cast or crew. Star Wars Heresies: Interpreting the Themes, Symbols and Philosophies of Episodes I, II and III
My Star Wars Year Long Reading ChallengeDuration: From 2020-12-27 till complete at Jedi Master
Current Level: Jedi Padawan
Next Advancement: Jedi Knight (11 tasks)
Category: Maverick (Legends and canon mix)
Tracking: 2022 SW Reading Tracker; 2021 SW Reading Tracker Thread
Last Update: 2022-03-28
My Tasks:
(1) 1.
(2) 2.
(3) 3.
(4) 7.
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8) 5. Novelization of a SW movie: Solo: A Star Wars Story
(9) Bonus task: Graphic novelization of a SW movie (to be determined).
(10)
(11)
Change Log:
27 Mar 202 - added Queen's Shadow as task 10/9 and marked as complete; corrected task 5/8 by deleting Master & Apprentice, as it did not fit the task, and replaced it with Rule of Two and marked complete; removed The High Republic, Vol. 1: There Is No Fear as task 7/Bonus 3 and replaced it with Darth Vader: Dark Lord of the Sith Vol. 1, Imperial Machine (2017) and marked complete; advanced to Jedi Padawan upon completing eighth task.
4 Mar 2022 - marked Path of Destruction as complete.
30 Jan 2022 - added Path of Destruction as task 11/13.
6 Jan 2022 - amended Duration to indicate 'till complete..."; advanced rank to Jedi Initiate; adjusted Next Rank to Jedi Padawan; added link to 2022 reading tracker; reformatted change log; added Solo: A Star Wars Story to task 8/5.
2 Jan 2022 - marked Into the Dark as complete for task 4/7; added items 7 to 9 with the addition of The High Republic comic book volume to task 7; re-added Solo: A Star Wars Story as task 8; deleted "Looking forward to this. Thanks for setting this up!"
3 Dec 2021 - marked The Mandalorian Armor as Complete for task 2/2.
31 Nov 2021 - replaced Heir to the Empire with The Mandalorian Armor.
10 Jul 2021 - marked From a Certain Point of View as Complete for task 3/3.
12 Jun 2021 - deleted task 3/5 and replaced it with 3/3.
31 Jan 2021 - noted completion of Most Wanted for task 6/15.
19 Jan 2021 - changed date format; added 'in progress' note to Most Wanted on Task 6/15; edited Current Level field to 'Force Sensitive' to indicate no level attained; added 'Next Advancement' field to indicate level to be attained by accomplishing relative Tasks.
10 Jan 2021 - noted completion of Into the Void; added Heir to the Empire as Task; added link to Tracker.
5 Jan 2021 - deleted Solo: A Star Wars Story, added Most Wanted on line 6.
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BTW I also tend to change my list as time goes on. Usually more than once.
Duration: Dec 27 2020 to Dec 26 2021Level: Jedi Initiate, possible Knight
Category: Maverick (Legends and Canon Mix)
1. Read a SW stand-alone book. Into the Void Completed
2. Read a SW book that's part of a series. Dart Bane Path of Destruction.
3. Read a book set anytime before TPM. Darth Bane Rule of Two
4. Read a book after ROTJ. Star Wars Aftermath Completed
5. Read a book with a male main character other than Luke, Han, Obi-wan etc. Darth Bane Dynasty of Evil
6. Read a book with a female main character other than Leia and Rey. Dooku Jedi Lost (Ventress) Completed
7. Read a book with Luke, Han, Obi-Wan, Anakin/Vader or Leia as the main character. Master and Apprentice. Completed
Potential others based on time.
1. Ready a novelization of a SW Movie- Revenge of the Sith
2. Read a book set in the interim between ROTS and ANH. Kenobi/Legends Han Solo Trilogy
3. Read a book set during the Original Trilogy. Shadows of the Empire
4. Read a book set ruing the prequel movies era. Dark Disciple/Shatterpoint/Dark Rendezvous
Hailey wrote: "I'm joining the challenge too. I'm pretty excited!"Brandan wrote: "Level: Jedi Initiate, possible Knight
Category: Maverick (Legends and Canon Mix)."
Woohoo! Hailey and Brandan are in! It should be fun.
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Category: Maverick
Date: 2021
Level: TBD(maybe padawan, to as high as Master)
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You don't have to have a list beforehand (although it can be fun). You can list your books after you read them.
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You asked for suggestions. What tasks would you like to get a recommendation for?
My goal:Level: Jedi Padawan [10 Books]
Duration: Jan. 1, 2021 - Dec. 31, 2021
Category: Maverick
Books Read: [0/15]
I'm not good at sticking to a list as my reading moods change every month.... but I'm fairly confident I can read 10 books this year. This is the way :-)
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Melina wrote: "I'm not good at sticking to a list as my reading moods change every month.... but I'm fairly confident I can read 10 books this year."Hooray, Melina is in! A lot of us are the same, as Zuzana says. My reading whims change and the best laid plans at a list goes out the window, I made a tentative 2021-books shelf yesterday and I am tempted to change it a day later.
"This is the way."
Hailey wrote: "Here is my list...."
That is a very nice list of material, Hailey. Looks good and you do indeed have some good stuff on there. We will be watching... :)
Count me in for this challenge! I'm still working on my list but I am going to shoot for around 10-12. I know that I will be starting with Thrawn: Treason - I read Thrawn and Alliances this fall. They're so good, I have to keep going!
Kim wrote: "Count me in for this challenge! I'm still working on my list but I am going to shoot for around 10-12."Woohoo! Glad you are in the challenge. Can't wait to see your list. Zuzana will get you on the list soon.
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I read Wishful Drinking as well in 2021!
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I hope you'll like it. There's a lot about Carrie's parents and step-parents and all of their scandalous connections - Carrie serves all of the shocking details with so much humor but it couldn't have been easy on her as a kid.
Kim wrote: "Count me in for this challenge! I'm still working on my list but I am going to shoot for around 10-12.
I know that I will be starting with Thrawn: Treason - I read Thrawn and Alliances this fall...."
Welcome, Kim! 10-12 is a good number of books - 11 will get you a Jedi Knight ranking. :) And Don was right I added your name to the participants' list - you're on now.
1. Read a SW stand-alone book.Darth Plagueis
2. Read a SW book that's part of a series.
aftermath empires end
3. Read a SW short story anthology.
from a certain point of view empire strikes back
4. Read a SW comic book collection.
so many vader 2017 one im looking forward to
5. Read a novelization of a SW movie.
force awakens novelization
6. Read a graphic novelization of a SW movie.
7. Read a middle-grade or a young adult SW book.
queens peril
8. Read a book set anytime before The Phantom Menace.
master and apprentice darth bane trilogy
9. Read a book set during the prequel movies era.
queens shadow
10. Read a book set in the interim between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope.
thrawn alliances
11. Read a book set during the Original Trilogy.
inferno squad
12. Read a book set after Return of the Jedi.
heir to the empire
13. Read a book with a male main character other than Luke, Han, Obi-Wan and Anakin/Vader.
Kenobi
14. Read a book with a female main character other than Leia (and Rey).
phasma
15. Read a book with Luke, Han, Obi-Wan, Anakin/Vader or Leia (or Rey) as the main character
dooku jedi lost
16. Read a non-fiction book on the history of SW, its pop culture significance or making of the movies or a biography/memoir of a member of SW cast or crew.
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Darth Plagueis
2. Read a SW book that's part of a series.
aftermath empires end
3. Read a SW short story anthology.
from a certain point of view empire strikes back
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Did you swap Kenobi and Dooku: Jedi Lost? Haven’t read either, but just checking from titles. And BTW, welcome to the reading challenge.
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Zuzana wrote: "Welcome to the challenge, PolkNation! Nice selection of mostly new canon books."Let me echo Zuzana and Akindle in saying welcome to the group's 2021 reading challenge! It'll be fun to see everyone's reading journey this year. And yes, you have a nice selection of books with a strong canon focus. I like it!
Can I join in? I want to crush out some of the Star War books this year :) I don't know much about the kinds of books but I'd love to give it a try.
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You don't have to plan your books beforehand. Just read a SW book and check the tasks where it fits. :)
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You don't have to have a list beforehand (although it can be fun). You can list your books after you read them."
I’m going to list when I have the mass of time needed to do so.
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Zuzana wrote: "I might change my category to Chosen One. I will probably not read enough books to qualify but it's gonna be fun."Nice. I say go for it! It is a heck of a commitment and the key word is fun.
I was thinking of a prolonged personal effort relative to our 2021 Star Wars Reading Challenge. As a parent, full time employee, being physically active, and with so many varied interests in addition to reading, working through twenty to thirty books a year is a challenge for me. Let alone 'just' five to seven Star Wars books. My mind is drawn constantly to other reading interests.
I conceived of a prolonged challenge that might span several years. This year I will get my five to seven Star Wars books in and 'earn' Jedi Initiate. In 2022 I will read another five to seven and earn Jedi Knight status (working through Padawan in that time frame), etc. I compare it to being a college student: this year I am a Freshman. Next year, with continued reading I'll be a sophomore.
My current challenge profile looks like this with an added field for Next Advancement:
Duration: 27 December 2020 to 27 December 2021
Current Level: Force Sensitive
Next Advancement: Jedi Initiate (5 to 7 tasks)
Category: Maverick (Legends and canon mix)
My 2022 challenge profile would add my attained level and identify my next advancement upon completion of the selected challenge:
Duration: 27 December 2021 to 27 December 2022
Current Level: Jedi Initiate
Next Advancement: Jedi Knight (5 to 7 Tasks to include Padawan work)
Category: Maverick (Legends and canon mix)
This is totally random and may be completely out of the spirit of the idea of an annual challenge. Please, consider this my random thoughts. This is a personal view and idea I've been thinking about. And it is probably too complex to track and manage in a group setting. Maybe I should quit typing and go read a Star Wars book...
May the Force be with you.
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I'm probably biting off more than I can chew with this but here we go. Go big or go home, right? Chosen One
Maverick
Books read 6/32
1. Read a SW stand-alone book.
- Dark Disciple
- Kenobi
2. Read a SW book that's part of a series.
- Agents of Chaos I: Hero's Trial 1/17/21 ⭐⭐⭐
- Agents of Chaos II: Jedi Eclipse 1/20/21 ⭐⭐
3. Read a SW short story anthology.
- From a certain point of view: Star Wars
- From a certain point of view: Empire Strikes Back
4. Read a SW comic book collection.
- Star Wars: Invasion
- Star Wars: Invasion - Rescues
5. Read a novelization of a SW movie.
- Rogue One
- The Force Awakens
6. Read a graphic novelization of a SW movie.
- Rogue One
- The Force Awakens
7. Read a middle-grade or a young adult SW book.
- A Test of Courage 1/8/21 ⭐⭐⭐
- Most Wanted 1/12/21 ⭐⭐⭐
8. Read a book set anytime before The Phantom Menace.
- Revan
- Deceived
9. Read a book set during the prequel movies era.
- Medstar I: Battle Surgeons 1/1/21 ⭐⭐
- Medstar II: Jedi Healer
10. Read a book set in the interim between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope.
- Thrawn
- Thrawn: Alliances
11. Read a book set during the Original Trilogy.
- Scoundrels
- Honor Among Thieves
12. Read a book set after Return of the Jedi.
- Dark Force Rising
- The Last Command
13. Read a book with a male main character other than Luke, Han, Obi-Wan and Anakin/Vader.
- X-Wing: Rogue Squadron 4/4/21 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Chaos Rising
14. Read a book with a female main character other than Leia (and Rey).
- Doctor Aphra 4/6/21 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Black Spire
15. Read a book with Luke, Han, Obi-Wan, Anakin/Vader or Leia (or Rey) as the main character
- Heir to the Empire 2/15/21 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- The Last Jedi
16. Read a non-fiction book on the history of SW, its pop culture significance or making of the movies or a biography/memoir of a member of SW cast or crew.
- Wishful Drinking by Carrie Fisher 3/4/21 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Shockaholic by Carrie Fisher 3/7/21 ⭐⭐⭐
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I am planning to do Chosen One. But doing one set as Legendary Hero and One as Rising Star. I am excited. I just read Alphabet Squadron today and I will use that for #2 on Rising Star=]
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I really like your plan, Sarah. Good luck!
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Hi guys! I'll join the yearly challenge!Duration: Jan 30, 2021 - Jan 30, 2022
Level: Chosen One
Category: Maverick
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Any recommendations for non fiction books? I want to read one that is more focused on original Star Wars and one on New Star Wars so that it fits with my plan of doing the challenge once for Legends and once for Canon =]
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Other books I might read for this prompt: Star Wars on Trial: Science Fiction And Fantasy Writers Debate the Most Popular Science Fiction Films of All Time and George Lucas: A Life.
The new SW might be problematic - there's not much of other official non-fiction than "The art of..." books and visual dictionaries for Disney films.
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I still have to do novelizations, anthologies and the non fiction books. Thank you Zuzana for the recommendations for the non fiction books. I have a couple on my wish list just waiting for payday! =] I also need to read a book with a female protagonist from Legends and a Legends middle grade book.
Tasks:
1. Read a SW stand-alone book. Black Spire, Darth Plagueis
2. Read a SW book that's part of a series. Heir to the Empire, Alphabet Squadron
3. Read a SW short story anthology.
4. Read a SW comic book collection. Mara Jade, Forces of Destiny
5. Read a novelization of a SW movie.
6. Read a graphic novelization of a SW movie.
7. Read a middle-grade or a young adult SW book. A test of courage
8. Read a book set anytime before The Phantom Menace. Master and Apprentice, Queen’s Peril
9. Read a book set during the prequel movies era. Queen’s Shadow, Jedi Quest Series
10. Read a book set in the interim between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope. Last of the Jedi series, Ahsoka
11. Read a book set during the Original Trilogy. Life and Legend of Obi-Wan Kenobi, Lost Stars
12. Read a book set after Return of the Jedi. Dark Force Rising, Wraith Squadron
13. Read a book with a male main character other than Luke, Han, Obi-Wan and Anakin/Vader. Catalyst, The Wrath of Darth Maul
14. Read a book with a female main character other than Leia (and Rey). High Republic: Light of the Jedi
15. Read a book with Luke, Han, Obi-Wan, Anakin/Vader or Leia (or Rey) as the main character. The last Command, Bloodline
16. Read a non-fiction book on the history of SW, its pop culture signific
Zuzana wrote: "8/16 books read so far. I'm halfway to becoming a Jedi Master."Wow! Well done, Zuzana! I've only read eight books this year and only two for my Star Wars Reading challenge. At this pace I think Chosen One is within easy reach. :)
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I think that two books so far works fine within your two year plan.
BTW you can read Master and Apprentice in April with the group.
I'll be ambitious and attempt the Chosen One Level. I don't have all the books pre-planned, so I will add the books to the tasks below as I read them.Duration: 01Jan2021 - 31Dec2021
Level: Chosen One = 32 books (every task twice)
Category: Maverick = Both Legends and New Canon
Books Read: 32/32
1. Read a SW stand-alone book.
- Star Wars: Master & Apprentice 05May2021 ****
- The New Rebellion 15May2021 ****
2. Read a SW book that's part of a series.
- Before the Storm (Star Wars: The Black Fleet Crisis, #1) 28Mar2021 ***
- Shield of Lies (Star Wars: The Black Fleet Crisis, #2) 04Apr2021 ****
3. Read a SW short story anthology.
- From a Certain Point of View (Star Wars) 27Jun2021 ***
- Star Wars: Before the Awakening 29Jun2021 ****
4. Read a SW comic book collection.
- Star Wars: Journey to Star Wars: The Last Jedi - Captain Phasma 25Feb2021 ***
- Star Wars: Age Of Resistance - Villains 06May2021 ****
5. Read a novelization of a SW movie.
- Star Wars: The Last Jedi 17Jul2021 ****
- Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker 30Jul2021 ***
6. Read a graphic novelization of a SW movie.
- Star Wars: The Last Jedi Graphic Novel Adaptation 06May2021 ***
- Star Wars: Rogue One Graphic Novel Adaptation 06May2021 ***
7. Read a middle-grade or a young adult SW book.
- Star Wars: The High Republic: Into the Dark 18Apr2021 ****
- The Dangerous Games (Star Wars: Jedi Quest #3) 08Jul2021 ****
8. Read a book set anytime before The Phantom Menace.
- Star Wars: The High Republic: Light of the Jedi 24Apr2021 ****
- Star Wars: The High Republic: The Rising Storm 11Aug2021 ****
9. Read a book set during the prequel movies era.
- The Way of the Apprentice (Star Wars: Jedi Quest #1) 02Jul2021 ****
- The Trail of the Jedi (Star Wars: Jedi Quest #2) 03Jul2021 ****
10. Read a book set in the interim between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope.
- Star Wars: Tarkin 25Dec2021 ***
- Star Wars: A New Dawn 02Jan2022 ***
11. Read a book set during the Original Trilogy.
- Allegiance (Star Wars - Legends) 23Aug2021 ****
- Choices of One: Star Wars Legends (Star Wars - Legends) 09Oct2021 ****
12. Read a book set after Return of the Jedi.
- Tyrant's Test (Star Wars: The Black Fleet Crisis, #3) 11Apr2021 ****
- Showdown at Centerpoint: Star Wars (The Corellian Trilogy): Book 3 31May2021 ***
13. Read a book with a male main character other than Luke, Han, Obi-Wan and Anakin/Vader.
- Revan (Star Wars: The Old Republic #1) 14Jun2021 ****
- Dooku: Jedi Lost (Star Wars) 16Jun2021 ****
14. Read a book with a female main character other than Leia (and Rey).
- Phasma 25Feb2021 *****
- Into the Void (Star Wars: Dawn of the Jedi) 30Jul2021 ***
15. Read a book with Luke, Han, Obi-Wan, Anakin/Vader or Leia (or Rey) as the main character
- The Master of Disguise (Star Wars: Jedi Quest #4) 09Jul2021 ****
- The School of Fear (Star Wars: Jedi Quest #5) 11Jul2021 ****
16. Read a non-fiction book on the history of SW, its pop culture significance or making of the movies or a biography/memoir of a member of SW cast or crew.
- The Princess Diarist 26Jun2021 ***
- Why We Love Star Wars: The Great Moments That Built A Galaxy Far, Far Away 09Jul2021 ****
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BTW I didn't know that there's both a book and a comicbook dedicated to Captain Phasma. One learns new things every day. :)
Zuzana wrote: "Welcome to the challenge, Todd. I hope you'll have fun chasing the title of the exalted Chosen One. BTW I didn't know that there's both a book and a comicbook dedicated to Captain Phasma. One lea..."
Hi Zuzana, There were 4 issues of Captain Phasma comics that picked up with her escaping from the trash compactor that she was left in from The Force Awakens and how she covers up her role in lowering the shields at Starkiller Base. There were a few panels in the series that referenced a character from the Phasma novel. Those panels were probably confusing to anyone who had not read Phasma.
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(formerly Star Wars Yearly Reading Challenge)
Duration: Optional (1, 2, 3 or 4 years)
Rules:
‣ Choose your rank & category, choose your books/comic books and get to reading!
‣ Choose how long you want your Jedi training to last. You can decide to complete your study in one year, but you can also choose to do it in stages - steadily rising through the ranks in two or more years.
‣ You can tweak your task list (the original 16 tasks) by substituting two original tasks by additional ones, and/or repeating one of the original tasks - You have 2 substitutions and 1 repetition if you want them!
‣ Comic books can be used only when the task description says so, audiobooks can be used for all the tasks
‣ You can use every book/comic book only once (i.e. for one task)
‣ When you've finished a book or a comic book rate and date it
‣ You may count any books over 100 pages and any comic books over 70 pages
‣ Legends and/or New Canon books are allowed depending on the category you've chosen
‣ Re-reads are allowed
‣ You can change your rank, category or duration at any time
Ranks:
Force Sensitive = 1-4 books
Jedi Initiate = 5-7 books
Jedi Padawan = 8-10 books
Jedi Knight = 11-13 books
Jedi Master = 14-16 books
Chosen One = 32 books (every task twice)
The Force itself = 64 books (special rules for this one - see bellow)
Categories:
Legendary Hero - Legends books & Comic books only
Rising Star - New Canon only
Maverick - Both Legends and New Canon
Original Tasks:
1. Read a SW stand-alone book.
2. Read a SW book that's part of a series.
3. Read a SW short story anthology or a SW short story collection.
4. Read a SW comic book collection.
5. Read a novelization of a SW movie/ TV show.
6. Read a graphic novelization of a SW movie/ TV show.
7. Read a middle-grade or a young adult SW book.
8. Read a book set anytime before The Phantom Menace.
9. Read a book set during the prequel movies era.
10. Read a book set in the interim between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope.
11. Read a book set during the Original Trilogy.
12. Read a book set after Return of the Jedi.
13. Read a book with a male main character other than Luke, Han, Obi-Wan and Anakin/Vader.
14. Read a book with a female main character other than Leia (and Rey).
15. Read a book with Luke, Han, Obi-Wan, Anakin/Vader or Leia (or Rey) as the main character
16. Read a non-fiction book on the history of SW, its pop culture significance or making of the movies or a biography/memoir of a member of SW cast or crew.
2022 Additions:
Are there any tasks in the original challenge that you really want to skip?
You can substitute up to two of them with two of the bonus tasks and/or you can duplicate one of the existing original tasks. Every participant has only 2 substitutions and 1 duplication available. So choose wisely.
Bonus tasks:
1. Re-read a SW book you loved (rated 4 or 5 stars).
2. Give another chance to a SW book you didn't enjoy (rated 1 or 2 stars, or DNF'd).
3. Read a SW comicbook omnibus (or equivalent of one).
4. Read a next installment of a SW series you started reading during the challenge.
5. Read a SW book by a new-to-you author.
Rules for "the Force Itself" Rank:
64 books altogether. You have to complete all the original AND bonus tasks three times (no substitutions, no duplications). You have to complete at least one full set of tasks in Legends, one set in Canon and the last set you can mix Legends and Canon. The last book the 64th one is your choice, can be whatever you choose as long as it's SW related.