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Readathon Team: Fellowship of the R(ead)ing
YOUR TASKS/PROMPTSSolos (1-book prompts)
Read a book read by a teammate for this readathon.
Read a book you read in 2012.
Read a book with 20, 12, 2012 or 25 in the title.
Read a book which has been translated into 25+ languages.
Read a book with at least 25 chapters or sections.
Read a book written when the author was under 25 years old.
Read a book with the word ‘silver’ in the title or with a silver cover.
Read a book published in 1996.
Duets (2-book prompts)
Read 2 books with a scene of two or more people reading together.
Read 2 books starting with “L,” (12th letter) and "Y" (25th letter) of the alphabet.
Read 2 books in a series, one with at least 12 books and one with at least 25 books.
Read 2 books either published in 2012 or in the Best Books of 2012 listopia.
Read 2 books with over 25,000 ratings each on Goodreads.
Read 2 books with a title consisting of 25 characters minimum, excluding spaces.
Read the 12th and 25th books on your TBR list.
Trios (3-book prompts)
Read 3 books: one you wish to read at 25 (if you’re under 25), one you read at that age, and one you'd recommend to your 25-year-old self.
Read 3 books by an author who has written for 25 or more years.
Read 3 books by an author who has written 25 or more books.
Read 3 books you shelved during the month you joined this group.
Quartets (4-book prompts)
Read 4 books about making new friends.
Read 4 books that include a party or anniversary celebration.
Read 4 books that feature a bibliophile, bookworm, librarian, or bookshop.
Read 4 books in a series of 4 (25% of a series).
A book about making new friends.
A book with a party or anniversary celebration.
A book featuring a bibliophile, bookworm, librarian, or bookshop.
A book in a 4-book series (25%).
Greetings Fellowship! I am so excited for this!As for planning, I know I'll be reading these 3 books and here are the prompts they'd fit best:
A Court of Silver Flames for "Silver" in the title
Pines for published in 2012 (1 of 2)
An Ember in the Ashes for A book in a series of 4 (1 of 4)
I'll put one or two on the spreadsheet "planning" tab later. Just throwing that out there for now :)
My reading plansThe Bridges of Madison County which will fit these prompts:
Read a book which has been translated into 25+ languages.
Read 2 books with over 25,000 ratings each on Goodreads.
Read 2 books with a title consisting of 25 characters minimum, excluding spaces.
Lending a Paw which will fit the following prompts:
Read a book with at least 25 chapters or sections.
Read 2 books starting with “L,” (12th letter) and "Y" (25th letter) of the alphabet.
Read 4 books about making new friends.
Read 4 books that feature a bibliophile, bookworm, librarian, or bookshop
and to finish Hardcore Twenty-Four using one of these prompts:
Read a book with at least 25 chapters or sections.
Read 2 books in a series, one with at least 12 books and one with at least 25 books.
Read 2 books with over 25,000 ratings each on Goodreads.
Read 3 books by an author who has written for 25 or more years.
Read 3 books by an author who has written 25 or more books.
Hi everyone! I'm so excited to try this.I'm trying to plan my books and pick my smaller reads cause I usually read 500+ page books. So struggling a bit to match my shorter books with prompts.
Some I'm planning to read are:
Radiance
Read a book which has been translated into 25+ languages.
Read 4 books about making new friends.
Read 4 books in a series of 4 (25% of a series).
A book in a 4-book series (25%)
Fated
Read a book which has been translated into 25+ languages.
Read 2 books either published in 2012 or in the Best Books of 2012 listopia.
Read 4 books in a series of 4 (25% of a series).
A book in a 4-book series (25%).
Matched
Read 2 books with over 25,000 ratings each on Goodreads.
Any suggestions for other prompts?
My reading plans!I really want to read The Folk of the Air series, so hopefully that’ll fill in some prompts?
The Cruel Prince
Read a book with at least 25 chapters or sections.
Read 2 books with over 25,000 ratings each on Goodreads. (1/2)
Read a book which has been translated into 25+ languages.
Read 3 books by an author who has written 25 or more books. (1/3)
(Maybe new friends? I would need to read it to figure that out ahah)
I’ll add some more tbr books as I go :)
The Snow Child
Read 2 books either published in 2012 or in the Best Books of 2012 listopia. (1/2)
Read 3 books you shelved during the month you joined this group. (1/3)
Read 2 books with over 25,000 ratings each on Goodreads.
These are tasks I could cover if no one else completes them.Read a book with 20, 12, 2012 or 25 in the title.12 21 12
Read a book which has been translated into 25+ languages. Heidi
Read a book with the word ‘silver’ in the title or with a silver cover. Maxwell's Silver Hammer
Read a book published in 1996. Angela's Ashes
Read 2 books starting with “L,” (12th letter) and "Y" (25th letter) of the alphabet. Lab Girl or Yeager: An Autobiography
Read 2 books in a series, one with at least 12 books and one with at least 25 books. (12)Trouble In Paradise (25)Without Remorse
Read 2 books either published in 2012 or in the Best Books of 2012 listopia.Eleanor & Park
Read 2 books with over 25,000 ratings each on Goodreads. Twilight
Read 2 books with a title consisting of 25 characters minimum, excluding spaces. The Steady Running of the Hour
Read the 12th and 25th books on your TBR list. (12)Otherworld or (25)Glimpses of Heaven
Read 3 books by an author who has written for 25 or more years. Outbreak
Read 3 books by an author who has written 25 or more books. I, Robot
Read 3 books you shelved during the month you joined this group.The Book of Lost Things
Read 4 books in a series of 4 (25% of a series).The Mind Thieves
As far as the more general tasks, won't know until I read the book but I can fill them in if no one else does and and my books match
Can we remove the example part in the spreadsheet? I was getting confused when trying to figure out which tasks were claimed by our actual team mates and which were just the examples lol. I use my phone for most of my goodreads stuff.
Jennifer wrote: "Can we remove the example part in the spreadsheet? I was getting confused when trying to figure out which tasks were claimed by our actual team mates and which were just the examples lol. I use my ..."I took the examples down. It appears other teams have done so too.
Some other prompts I could do :)Duets (2-book prompts)
Read 2 books starting with “L,” (12th letter) and "Y" (25th letter) of the alphabet. Y: You or You Are Not Alone L: Little Fires Everywhere
Read 2 books with a title consisting of 25 characters minimum, excluding spaces: The Beginning of the World in the Middle of the Night or This Is How You Lose the Time War
Trios (3-book prompts)
Read 3 books by an author who has written 25 or more books. - Verity, It Ends with Us
Read 3 books you shelved during the month you joined this group. - This Close to Okay or The Echo Wife or Anxious People
Quartets (4-book prompts)
Read 4 books about making new friends. - Wilder Girls
Read 4 books that feature a bibliophile, bookworm, librarian, or bookshop - Amelia Unabridged
For the quartet books, does one person have to read all four books to meet the prompt?
manni wrote: "For the quartet books, does one person have to read all four books to meet the prompt?"Manni
Have you read the FAQs in the Readathon Central thread yet?
I posted the following earlier today.
For the "Read 4 books that include a party or anniversary celebration" task, do I have to read all four books myself?
This is a team marathon so, no, you don't. If you read one book that fits, that task will be 25% done; your teammates can read three more qualifying books to complete the task. Of course, you may read multiple books for a single task if your teammates are working on other prompts.
This applies to all multi-prompt tasks.
oshizu wrote: "manni wrote: "For the quartet books, does one person have to read all four books to meet the prompt?"Manni
Have you read the FAQs in the Readathon Central thread yet?
I posted the following earli..."
Oh got it! I’ll go check the FAQ now, thank you so much!
Hi1. Pippi longstocking -which will fit these prompts:
Read a book which has been translated into 25+ languages.
Read 3 books by an author who has written for 25 or more
years.
2. The Bookshop on the Corner - which will fit these prompts:
Read a book with at least 25 chapters or sections,
Read 2 books with over 25,000 ratings each on Goodreads,
Read 3 books by an author who has written 25 or more
books,
Read 4 books that feature a bibliophile, bookworm, librarian,
or bookshop.
3. Wonder - which will fit these prompt
Read 2 books either published in 2012
I'm glad you guys got rid of the example columns, that would have thrown off the possible fits column and now that Theresa and I have posted ours people can see how it's done. The rest of you can post a few of your books on the planning page too so we can easily see which prompts will be harder to fill!
Also, I think it would be safe for others who have read a book someone has on there they could put an x in categories that book would fit that the person who posted wouldn't know yet. Like Jennifer said, we won't know some of them until we read them.
SarahKat wrote: "I'm glad you guys got rid of the example columns, that would have thrown off the possible fits column and now that Theresa and I have posted ours people can see how it's done. The rest of you can..."
Sounds great! Ill fill up the spreadsheet with some of mine as well :)
In Ember in the Ashes, the main character does make new friends. Would it be ok if i filled that in for that prompt?
manni wrote: "SarahKat wrote: "I'm glad you guys got rid of the example columns, that would have thrown off the possible fits column and now that Theresa and I have posted ours people can see how it's done. Th..."
Yes thanks manni!
SarahKat wrote: "manni wrote: "SarahKat wrote: "I'm glad you guys got rid of the example columns, that would have thrown off the possible fits column and now that Theresa and I have posted ours people can see how i..."Done, thanks!
I apologize for not seeing this earlier. I think it was posted immediately after I checked last time. :) Welcome, one and all! I will get on my laptop and begin compiling information!
My husband had a medical emergency last week and we are still dealing with that to a degree, but as soon as my laptop updates I’ll be on board to help! Again, I apologize for not being here earlier!
Lynn wrote: "My husband had a medical emergency last week and we are still dealing with that to a degree, but as soon as my laptop updates I’ll be on board to help! Again, I apologize for not being here earlier!"No worries! Please take your time, I hope everything is better on your end!
No worries Lynn. Hope things are well with your husband.
Well, our medical emergency is ongoing at the moment. It looks as if he may need surgery. We supposedly will be getting an "emergency" appointment with specialists either Monday or Tuesday. We've been able to kinda settle into a routine this weekend, but the added complications of his dementia symptoms and unreliable memory complicate things. However, reading and challenges are my outlet for stress and frustration, so I am anxious to get us organized! I'm going to check out the spreadsheet and add my information and then run through these postings. Thank goodness for Theresa! :)
I posted my 4 possibilities.I'm not sure I'll be able to completely read all 4 in the 2 weeks, so if there are ones that would help more than others please let me know and I will read them first. :)
I think I’ll try and start some books now and then leave the last 100 pages to read on March 25th (when the challenge starts). I’m thinking of starting The Cruel Prince, and you guys can let me know which prompt that would fit the best :)
manni wrote: "My reading plans!The Snow Child
Read 2 books either published in 2012 or in the Best Books of 2012 listopia. (1/2)
Read 3 books you shelved during the month you joined this group. (1/3)
Read 2 books with over 25,000 ratings each on Goodreads."
I just read this and loved it! It would also work for a book with a party or anniversary celebration. It looks like we need books for that one as well.
Theresa wrote: "Jennifer wrote: "Can we remove the example part in the spreadsheet? I was getting confused when trying to figure out which tasks were claimed by our actual team mates and which were just the exampl..."Thank you! I agree that would be confusing!
Lynn wrote: "manni wrote: "My reading plans!The Snow Child
Read 2 books either published in 2012 or in the Best Books of 2012 listopia. (1/2)
Read 3 books you shelved during the month you joined this group. (..."
Oh great! I could definitely read The Snow Child for the party/anniversary prompt if we don’t get too many books for that :) I’ll update the spreadsheet, thanks!
Okay, you all are going great guns! :)I'm listing all suggestions included on the spreadsheet thus far as well as those listed in this thread and will present that information tomorrow morning, if at all possible. I will assume that whatever books you have listed you will be able to read during the two weeks, unless life happens and disrupts!!
I'm so excited! Not just for your participation but for all the great reading we'll all complete! Whoo! Whoo!
Lynn wrote: "Okay, you all are going great guns! :)I'm listing all suggestions included on the spreadsheet thus far as well as those listed in this thread and will present that information tomorrow morning, i..."
Yay!! I’m super excited for this challenge :) happy reading to all of you!
For the two (+) people reading together, if anyone is considering reading Fangirl it works perfectly!
Lynn wrote: "For the two (+) people reading together, if anyone is considering reading Fangirl it works perfectly!"I could maybe read this one if I have time?
Lynn I'm glad you could join us! I'm so sorry you're having unanticipated medical drama! I hope everything goes okay with your husband.
I will put my books in the spreadsheet after I get home later. I see things are filling in nicely so far.
If anyone is interested in reading The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, that would fill the bookworm/bookshop prompt :)
manni wrote: "If anyone is interested in reading The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, that would fill the bookworm/bookshop prompt :)"I just got this one from the library! I will read it :)
I'm currently reading Magic Hour by Kristin Hannah, and it works well for the prompt Read 2 books with a scene of two or more people reading together.
I will keep 100 pages to read once we start and use it :)
Pamela wrote: "manni wrote: "If anyone is interested in reading The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, that would fill the bookworm/bookshop prompt :)"I just got this one from the library! I will re..."
Ooohhh...I'm jealous! :)
Pamela wrote: "I'm currently reading Magic Hour by Kristin Hannah, and it works well for the prompt Read 2 books with a scene of two or more people reading together.
I will keep 100 pages to read once we start ..."
I love everybody's idea to start and then leave 100 pages. I will probably do that inadvertently since I just started a rather long one.
We do get a wild card for every 1,000 pages read or 15 hours of listening, so there is that to help us as well! I'm almost done compiling...
This is going to be so much fun. Of course, for me, the planning and listing is much of the fun! :)
Jennifer wrote: "Read a book with 20, 12, 2012 or 25 in the title.12 21 12"No one else has a book that fits this prompt and it is a single one, so if you will read this book that will fulfill this prompt! :)
"Read a book which has been translated into 25+ languages. Heidi"
We currently have (by my count) 7 for this category! That's so cool, 'cause I thought it might be more difficult to fill. Since it is only for one book, you might want to see what other prompts each of these would fulfill if you haven't already! :)
The others who listed are Theresa, manni, Pamela, and Meghna.
SarahKat,You listed A Court of Silver Flames for:
Read 3 books: one you wish to read at 25 (if you’re under 25), one you read at that age, and one you'd recommend to your 25-year-old self.
1. (under 25)
2. (read at age 25)
3. (recommend to 25)
Which of the three prompts included in this task would you use it to fulfill?
manni,You listed Little Fires Everywhere for:
Read 3 books: one you wish to read at 25 (if you’re under 25), one you read at that age, and one you'd recommend to your 25-year-old self.
1. (under 25)
2. (read at age 25)
3. (recommend to 25)
Which of the three prompts included in this task would you use it to fulfill?
Pamela wrote: "manni wrote: "If anyone is interested in reading The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, that would fill the bookworm/bookshop prompt :)"I just got this one from the library! I will re..."
ooh great! I hope you enjoy it, I loved it so much :)
Lynn wrote: "manni,You listed Little Fires Everywhere for:
Read 3 books: one you wish to read at 25 (if you’re under 25), one you read at that age, and one you'd recommend to your 25-year-ol..."
"one I wish to read at 25" (i'm not 25 yet ahah) :)
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2025 Reading Challenge
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25K Celebration Readathon
This thread is for members of the Fellowship of the R(ead)ing team to use however you wish in relation to the readathon. Your teammates are:
Lynn (Captain), Theresa (Assistant), Anu, Jennifer, Manni, Meghna, Pamela, Rebekah, and SarahKat.
Here is the link to your team’s spreadsheet, where you’ll be tracking your progress as you go.
If you have any questions about the readathon, how to interpret the prompts, how to use the spreadsheet, and so on, ask your Captain or Assistant first. If they don’t know, they can post the question(s) in the Readathon Central thread.
Happy reading! Let’s have a blast during this two-week readathon!