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message 1: by laurel [the suspected bibliophile] (last edited Mar 19, 2021 04:51AM) (new)

laurel [the suspected bibliophile] (laurelthereader) description

Welcome to our second quarter challenge!

This quarter is a little different, because I have a game for you!

The rules are simple:
1. Click on this link.
2. Take the quiz/game and get your six prompts!

**hint** There are four results (Achievers, Socializers, Explorers and Hackers). Each has a different set of six prompts.

You can choose to either stay with the six prompts in your group (Achievers, Socializers, Explorers or Hackers), or pick-and-choose six from the 24 options by either playing again or checking out the full list here: (view spoiler)

The total books you'll need to read to complete the challenge is six, which averages out to about two per month.

This challenges runs from April 1st to June 30th


message 2: by laurel [the suspected bibliophile] (last edited Jun 29, 2021 05:27AM) (new)

laurel [the suspected bibliophile] (laurelthereader) Participants

Achievers
itchy (38) 3/6
Madelyn Elise (29) 1/6
Pandamunky 2/6
♛primadonna♛ (43)
Rubi (47) 1/6

Socializers
Amelia (14) 5/6
itchy (38) 4/6
Katie (62)
Laurel 5/6
Loe 1/6
Naomi (13) 4/6

Explorers
Hannah (41)
Jess (70) 4/6
Manni (24)
Melanie (7)
mina (35) 5/6

Hackers
Abigail (39) 5/6
Anubha (46)
Apple (36) 1/6
Becca (50) 4/6
Cat (68) 5/6
Elysian (11) 1/6
Haley (44)
Hirania (48)
itchy (38) 4/6
Jaclyn
Jeeya (45)
Jen K (15) 5/6
Kylie (49) 4/6
Manni (24)
Roksy (31) 2/6

Mixer
Anielei (42) 4/6

DOING IT ALL
Isabella (51) A 5/6

COMPLETED
Jen K (15) Explorers CONGRATS!
Panthea (21) Hackers CONGRATS!
Maria (23) Achievers, Explorers, Socializers & Hackers CONGRATS!
May (4) Socializers CONGRATS!
Brianna Raquel (77) Explorers CONGRATS!
Roksy (31) Explorers CONGRATS!
Katie (61) Socializers CONGRATS!
Laura ☾ (55) Hackers CONGRATS!
Isabella (51) Explorers, Socializers & Hackers CONGRATS!
Naomi (13) Achievers CONGRATS!
itchy (38) Explorers CONGRATS!
Laura (12) Socializers CONGRATS!
June (16) Achievers & Explorers CONGRATS!
Brianna (37) Achievers CONGRATS!
Bopeep (32) Socializers CONGRATS!

Sign up now!


message 3: by laurel [the suspected bibliophile] (last edited Mar 18, 2021 06:06AM) (new)

laurel [the suspected bibliophile] (laurelthereader) Completion Template

Group:
Completed: X/6

Prompts:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

To keep it a surprise for everyone, I recommend hiding your prompt results under a spoiler tag.


message 4: by May (last edited May 30, 2021 03:24PM) (new)

May (theladymidnight) | 553 comments This sounds fun, I'm in!

Group: Socializers
Completed: 6/6

Prompts:
1. Participate in a buddy read or read one of our monthly group reads (past or present) A Deal with the Elf King
2. Read a book with two or more POVs Among the Beasts & Briars
3. Read a book that features friendship The Accidental Apprentice
4. Read a book you borrowed The Stone Sky
5. Read a book with LGBTQIAP+ main characters A Dark and Hollow Star
6. Read an author's debut novel The Crowns of Croswald


message 5: by Amelia (new)

Amelia (whatameliareads) | 268 comments I'm in ☺

Slightly confused but I'm sure I'll figure it out


laurel [the suspected bibliophile] (laurelthereader) Amelia wrote: "I'm in ☺

Slightly confused but I'm sure I'll figure it out"


It's really easy, I promise! It's basically a quiz format and you'll get your results in the end.


message 7: by Melanie (last edited Jul 01, 2021 08:51PM) (new)

Melanie | 167 comments Group: Explorers

Completed: 6/6

1. Read a portal fantasy or a fantasy that takes place on a world different than ours. A Wrinkle in Time
2. Read a book set in a different country than your own. The Handsome Man's Deluxe Café
3. Read a book written by a new-to-you author. One of Us Is Lying
4. Read a historical fiction book. When We Meet Again
5. Read a book where the protagonists go on a quest, adventure or roadtrip. In a Holidaze
6. Walk a while in someone else's shoes (read a biography/memoir). Joe Biden: The Life, the Run, and What Matters Now


laurel [the suspected bibliophile] (laurelthereader) Melanie wrote: "I’m in. Also a bit confused it confident you’ll clear everything up."

Lol my instructions are a little vague. I'm almost done testing my quiz and then I'll fix it.


message 9: by Trip (new)

Trip  (shardsofromance) | 29 comments Oh sounds fun! Interested to try 💕


message 10: by laurel [the suspected bibliophile] (last edited Mar 19, 2021 04:53AM) (new)

laurel [the suspected bibliophile] (laurelthereader) Hey all!

Instructions are updated, the quiz is live, and the cheater prompts are there (I really, really recommend taking the quiz before clicking on that spoiler tab, fwiw).

The quiz has four questions, and should take less than five minutes to complete.

You're more than welcome to take the game now and get your prompts set out in time, just remember that you'll need to have finished the books between April 1 and June 30th.

Please let me know if you have any questions and enjoy :)


message 11: by Elysian (last edited Apr 04, 2021 07:10AM) (new)

Elysian (haeliks) | 255 comments Ely is playing a game

Group Hackers
Completed: 1/6

Prompts
(view spoiler)


message 12: by Trip (last edited Jun 09, 2021 11:51PM) (new)

Trip  (shardsofromance) | 29 comments Group Socialisers

Completed 6/6

1. Participate in a buddy read or read one of our monthly group reads (past or present)
- The Flip Side 🌟🌟🌟 11th April
2. Read a book with two or more POVs
- The Queer Principles of Kit Webb 🌟🌟🌟🌟 3rd May
3. Read a book that features friendship
- Hani and Ishu's Guide to Fake Dating 🌟🌟🌟🌟 23rd May
4. Read a book you borrowed
[Kindle Unlimited]

- All Screwed Up 🌟🌟🌟 3rd April
5. Read a book with LGBTQIAP+ main characters
- The Black Flamingo 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 9th April
6. Read an author's debut novel.
- Here the Whole Time 10th April 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟


message 13: by nαомι (last edited May 30, 2021 04:39PM) (new)

nαомι αndιno (nndno) | 28 comments Group: Socialisers

Completed: 4/6
Prompts: (view spoiler)

I also took the quiz twice and got Achievers so I want to do it too.
Group: Achievers

Completed: 6/6
Prompts (view spoiler)


message 14: by Amelia (last edited Jun 19, 2021 02:55PM) (new)

Amelia (whatameliareads) | 268 comments Group: Socialisers

Completed: 5/6

✔ 1. Participate in a buddy read or read one of our monthly group reads (past or present) - The Flip Side w/ Laura
The Flip Side by James Bailey
✔ 2. Read a book with two or more POVs - The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab
✔ 3. Read a book that features friendship - Heartstopper: Volume One
Heartstopper Volume One (Heartstopper, #1) by Alice Oseman
4. Read a book you borrowed -
✔ 5. Read a book with LGBTQIAP+ main characters - This Coven Won't Break
This Coven Won't Break (These Witches Don't Burn, #2) by Isabel Sterling
✔ 6. Read an author's debut novel - Date Me, Bryson Keller
Date Me, Bryson Keller by Kevin van Whye


message 15: by Jen K (last edited Jun 25, 2021 08:40PM) (new)

Jen K | 1547 comments I actually got Hacker on my first try but feel more like an Explorer so I'm going with that one. :) Maybe I will try Hackers after I finish this one.

Group: Explorers

Completed: 6/6 - guess I'll try the Hacker list too..
(view spoiler)

Group: Hackers

Completed: 5/6
(view spoiler)


message 16: by Tawallah (last edited Jun 22, 2021 07:20PM) (new)

Tawallah | 130 comments Group: Achievers
Completed: 6/6

Prompts
(view spoiler)

I was curious and did the quiz twice. So here is my next set of prompts because I'm an overachiever or just too ambitious.

Group : Explorers
Completed: 6/6
Prompts
(view spoiler)


laurel [the suspected bibliophile] (laurelthereader) Jen K wrote: "I actually got Hacker on my first try but feel more like an Explorer so I'm going with that one. :) Maybe I will try Hackers after I finish this one.

Group: Explorers

Completed: 0/6

1. Read a po..."


That's such a hacker response


message 18: by Jen K (new)

Jen K | 1547 comments laurel [the suspected bibliophile] wrote: "Jen K wrote: "I actually got Hacker on my first try but feel more like an Explorer so I'm going with that one. :) Maybe I will try Hackers after I finish this one.

Group: Explorers

Completed: 0/6..."


Ha ha! I'm totally making the system work for me.


message 19: by laurel [the suspected bibliophile] (last edited Mar 19, 2021 01:49PM) (new)

laurel [the suspected bibliophile] (laurelthereader) I was curious and did the quiz twice. So here is my next set of prompts because I'm an overachiever or just too ambitious.
..."


I'm dead right now—written like a true achiever :P


message 20: by Melanie (new)

Melanie | 167 comments I took the test twice as well. I came up as a Hacker to start, and really looked hard at my TBR list and the prompts, but there just was almost no alignment. I would have had to add books to my list in order to participate. So I took the quiz again and got Explorer. Those prompts align more with my massive TBR list. I love these quarterly games because they keep me motivated to keep reading even when I might make an excuse about being too busy, but I'm already a procrastinator and have a TBR that is maybe longer than I have lifetime left to read, so I will be doing the second result, Explorer. But I really liked the quiz.


message 21: by Pani (last edited Jun 04, 2021 11:13AM) (new)

Pani (cupofbooks) | 34 comments Group: Hackers
Completed: 6/6

Prompts

1. Read a speculative fiction book. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?
2. Read a book where the main characters participate in a revolution or rebellion. Divergent
3. Read a book featuring technology in some way. Project Hail Mary
4. Read a book with enemies-to-lovers. Pride and Prejudice
5. Read a controversial or banned book. Rage
6. Read a book published in 2021. Project Hail Mary


laurel [the suspected bibliophile] (laurelthereader) Melanie wrote: "I took the test twice as well. I came up as a Hacker to start, and really looked hard at my TBR list and the prompts, but there just was almost no alignment. I would have had to add books to my lis..."

I'm glad you enjoyed the quiz! You are able to pick and choose among the groups if you want :)


message 23: by Maria (last edited Jun 30, 2021 03:08PM) (new)

Maria (readbymaria) | 52 comments My group being "disruptive, brilliant, creative, and willing to win no matter what", I suppose then I must play :)

Group: Hackers
Completed: 6/6

Extras:
Achievers: 6/6
Explorers: 6/6
Socializers: 6/6

(view spoiler)


message 24: by manni (last edited Mar 21, 2021 10:58AM) (new)

manni (mannireads) | 4 comments I love this idea! I’ve also taken the quiz twice, got hacker the first time and then explorer... so I’m going to do both :)

Hacker (very much me)
1. Read a speculative fiction book.
2. Read a book where the main characters participate in a revolution or rebellion.
3. Read a book featuring technology in some way.
4. Read a book with enemies-to-lovers.
5. Read a controversial or banned book.
6. Read a book published in 2021.

Explorer (also very much me?)
1. Read a portal fantasy or a fantasy that takes place on a world different than ours.
2. Read a book set in a different country than your own.
3. Read a book written by a new-to-you author.
4. Read a historical fiction book.
5. Read a book where the protagonists go on a quest, adventure or roadtrip.
6. Walk a while in someone else's shoes (read a biography/memoir).

Ahh but the achiever prompts are nice too! I don’t know what to do hahaha


laurel [the suspected bibliophile] (laurelthereader) manni wrote: "I love this idea! I’ve also taken the quiz twice, got hacker the first time and then explorer... so I’m going to do both :)

Hacker (very much me)
1. Read a speculative fiction book.
2. Read a book..."


*whispers* do all of them


laurel [the suspected bibliophile] (laurelthereader) Maria wrote: "My group being "disruptive, brilliant, creative, and willing to win no matter what", I suppose then I must play :)

Group: Hackers
Completed: 0/6


1. Read a speculative fiction book.
2. Read a boo..."


LOL


message 27: by manni (new)

manni (mannireads) | 4 comments laurel [the suspected bibliophile] wrote: "manni wrote: "I love this idea! I’ve also taken the quiz twice, got hacker the first time and then explorer... so I’m going to do both :)

Hacker (very much me)
1. Read a speculative fiction book.
..."


*whispers* that’s the plan :)


laurel [the suspected bibliophile] (laurelthereader) manni wrote: "laurel [the suspected bibliophile] wrote: "manni wrote: "I love this idea! I’ve also taken the quiz twice, got hacker the first time and then explorer... so I’m going to do both :)

Hacker (very mu..."


excellent *taps fingers together*


message 29: by Maddy (last edited Jun 10, 2021 10:58PM) (new)

Maddy (madelynelise) | 4 comments Very happy that the quiz confirmed what group I wanted to be in!

Group: Achiever
Completed: 1/6


(view spoiler)


message 30: by Venezia (new)

Venezia | 5 comments Interesting. I’m down to try.


message 31: by Roksy (last edited Jun 10, 2021 04:41AM) (new)

Roksy (roksyreads) | 77 comments Oh, this is a bit different! I'm keen.

Group: Explorers
Completed: 6/6 ✔

✔ 1. Sword of Destiny by Andrzej Sapkowski.
✔ 2. The Hearts We Sold by Emily Lloyd-Jones.
✔ 3. The Alchemist by Paolo Coelho.
✔ 4. The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams.
✔ 5. Stone of Farewell by Tad Williams.
✔ 6. The Five: The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper by Hallie Rubenhold.

Sword of Destiny (The Witcher, #0.7) by Andrzej Sapkowski The Hearts We Sold by Emily Lloyd-Jones The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams Stone of Farewell (Memory, Sorrow & Thorn #2) by Tad Williams The Five The Untold Lives of the Women Killed by Jack the Ripper by Hallie Rubenhold

____________________

I'm almost finished reading my first category, so I'm unlocking a second!

Group: Hackers
Completed: 2/6

☐ 1. Plain Bad Heroines by Rena Barron.
☐ 2. To Green Angel Tower: Siege by Tad Williams.
✔ 3. Ready Player One by Ernest Cline.
☐ 4. The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller.
☐ 5. Northern Lights by Philip Pullman.
✔ 6. Reaper of Souls by Rena Barron.

Plain Bad Heroines by Emily M. Danforth To Green Angel Tower Siege (Memory, Sorrow & Thorn #3) by Tad Williams Ready Player One (Ready Player One, #1) by Ernest Cline The Shadows Between Us by Tricia Levenseller Northern Lights (His Dark Materials, #1) by Philip Pullman Reaper of Souls (Kingdom of Souls, #2) by Rena Barron


message 32: by Bopeep (last edited Jun 19, 2021 11:05AM) (new)

Bopeep (bopip) | 1088 comments I'm in for socializers~
(Off-line, I'm doing this challenge with my girlfriend, we'll try to read all the prompts together! ^^ )

Socializers (6/6):
[X] 1. Participate in a buddy read or read one of our monthly group reads (past or present) - Master of One
[X] 2. Read a book with two or more POVs - A Vow So Bold and Deadly
[X] 3. Read a book that features friendship - The Hammer of Thor
[X] 4. Read a book you borrowed - City of Bones
[X] 5. Read a book with LGBTQIAP+ main characters - Cemetery Boys
[X] 6. Read an author's debut novel - The Song of Achilles


laurel [the suspected bibliophile] (laurelthereader) Bopeep wrote: "I'm in for socializers~
(Off-line, I'm doing this challenge with my girlfriend, we'll try to read all the prompts together! ^^ )

Socializers:
[ ] 1. Participate in a buddy read or read one of our..."


Yesssssss. Bring more people to the group!


laurel [the suspected bibliophile] (laurelthereader) UPDATED


Welcome all! Thank you for joining and taking the quiz!

To anyone still thinking about it—you can join the challenge any time before July 1st, 2021 (when the challenge is over).

This challenge starts April 1st, and counts for all books finished between April 1st and June 30th that match the prompts.


message 35: by mina, Group/Buddy Reads Procrastinator (last edited Apr 30, 2021 01:20PM) (new)

mina | 2940 comments Mod
I don't know if I'm gonna be able to finish all, but this year I'm gonna go with "It's important to participate" 😂

Group: Explorers
Completed: 5/6

Prompts:(view spoiler)


message 36: by Apple (last edited Apr 09, 2021 09:17AM) (new)

Apple (foxboxingtons) | 5 comments Ooo! I love this idea! And the "Drink your tea" challenge was so fun, I'm definitely going to have a crack at this one.

Group: Hackers.
Completed: 1/6

Prompts: (view spoiler)


message 37: by Brianna (last edited Jun 21, 2021 06:18AM) (new)

Brianna C | 1248 comments I'm in! I got Achievers for my group. I may redo the game if I finish this first set of 6 prompts, but I will start here for now!

Group: Achievers
Completed: 6/6

Prompts
(view spoiler)


message 38: by itchy (last edited May 21, 2021 12:29PM) (new)

itchy (amadeusitchon) i dunno what i'm getting myself into but what i got was

Achievers

Prompts
1. Read a Goodreads Choice Winner.
2. Read a book rated over 4.5 stars on Goodreads.
3. Read a hyped book.
4. Read a book with a school setting. >The Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett
5. Read a book you meant to read last year. >Spider Bones by Kathy Reichs
6. Read a mystery or thriller >The Twenty-Three by Linwood Barclay

and the rest:

Socializers:
1. Participate in a buddy read or read one of our monthly group reads (past or present)
2. Read a book with two or more POVs >Far From True by Linwood Barclay
3. Read a book that features friendship >Shift by Kathy Reichs, Brendan Reichs
4. Read a book you borrowed
5. Read a book with LGBTQIAP+ main characters >Seizure by Kathy Reichs, Brendan Reichs
6. Read an author's debut novel. >The Carpet People by Terry Pratchett

Explorers:
1. Read a portal fantasy or a fantasy that takes place on a world different than ours. >The Color of Magic by Terry Pratchett
2. Read a book set in a different country than your own. >Jacket Man by Linwood Barclay
3. Read a book written by a new-to-you author. >Virals by Kathy Reichs, Brendan Reichs
4. Read a historical fiction book. >Ruler of the Night by David Morrell
5. Read a book where the protagonists go on a quest, adventure or roadtrip. >Parting Shot by Linwood Barclay
6. Walk a while in someone else's shoes (read a biography/memoir). >The Wild Trees: A Story of Passion and Daring by Richard Preston

Hackers:
1. Read a speculative fiction book. >Chase by Linwood Barclay
2. Read a book where the main characters participate in a revolution or rebellion. >Escape by Linwood Barclay
3. Read a book featuring technology in some way. >Flash and Bones by Kathy Reichs
4. Read a book with enemies-to-lovers.
5. Read a controversial or banned book.
6. Read a book published in 2021. >Every Good Plan by Urcelia Teixeira

i think i've read what i reasonably can
no reason to overextend myself

i guess i'm more of an explorer than an achiever


message 39: by Abigail (last edited Jun 29, 2021 08:13PM) (new)

Abigail | 210 comments I'm in!

Group : Hackers
6/6
Prompts:

(view spoiler)


laurel [the suspected bibliophile] (laurelthereader) UPDATED

The challenge starts tomorrow! There's still time to sign up (you can sign up until June 30th).


message 41: by Anielei (last edited Jun 30, 2021 11:50AM) (new)

Anielei Rose | 10 comments Hey! Here goes! I mixed and matched between Hackers and Explorers to better suit my TBR :)

Group: Explorers
Completed: 6/6

Prompts:
1. (view spoiler) Five Flavors of Dumb (Antony John) (6/15)
2. (view spoiler) My Plain Jane (Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton and Jodi Meadows) (6/10)
3. (view spoiler) Delicates (Brenna Thummler) (6/30)
4. (view spoiler) Ender's Game (Orson Scott Card) (6/13)
5. (view spoiler) Kid Gloves (Lucy Knisley) (6/4)
6. (view spoiler) Sherwood (Meagan Spooner) (6/29)


message 42: by ♛primadonna♛ (last edited Jul 15, 2021 11:27PM) (new)

♛primadonna♛ (lavenderbird22) | 57 comments The quiz was so fun!!!

Duration: 4/1/21-6/30/21
Group: Achievers
Completed: 3/6

Prompts
1. Read a Goodreads Choice Winner.
2. Read a book rated over 4.5 stars on Goodreads.Attack on Titan, Vol. 7
3. Read a hyped book.
4. Read a book with a school setting.Speak: The Graphic Novel
5. Read a book you meant to read last year.The Borgia Confessions
6. Read a mystery or thriller


message 43: by Haley (new)

Haley (wherethewildreadsare) | 4 comments Duration: 4/1/21-6/30/21
Group: Hackers
Completed: 0/6

(view spoiler)


message 44: by Jeeya (new)

Jeeya (meraki_reads_) | 27 comments Group: Hackers
Completed: 0/6

Prompts: (view spoiler)


message 45: by Anubha (new)

Anubha (BooksFullOfLife, LifeFullOfBooks) (anubhaghoshal) Group: Hackers
Prompts: Same as the ones given to the group.

Completed- 0/6


message 46: by Rubi (last edited Apr 27, 2021 10:09AM) (new)

Rubi Dillard  (xtragedyxgirlx) | 16 comments Group Achievers:

Completed 1/6

(view spoiler)


message 47: by Hirania (new)

Hirania (hiraniag) | 4 comments I'll try!

Hackers
Completed: 0/6

Prompts
(view spoiler)


message 48: by Kylie (last edited Jun 22, 2021 07:04PM) (new)

Kylie Stoneburner (lunchbox89) | 82 comments I'm in!

Group: Hackers
Completed: 4/6

Prompts:
(view spoiler)


message 49: by Becca (last edited May 10, 2021 11:08AM) (new)

Becca | 20 comments This is fun! So down!

Group: Hackers
Completed 4/6
Throne of Glass
Dearest Josephine
The ​Crown of Gilded Bones
Rule of Wolves

Prompts: (view spoiler)


message 50: by Isabella (last edited Jun 24, 2021 07:47AM) (new)

Isabella (bellavinter) | 51 comments I got Explorer, but I'll probably do them all xD

(view spoiler)


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