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The Amazing Race Team Challenge - Round 4 - Racing!
The Amazing Race Team Challenge - Round 4September 21, 2021 through November 17, 2021
Are We Just Running in Circles?!
This list of tasks is not inclusive and just an example of tasks that may be assigned.
As you finish a task, you may move down the list to harder or more involved tasks, but tasks will be assigned at random.
Tasks:
1. Each player reads a book by the same author, teams decide author - no pass for this task.
2. Each player reads the first book in a series, can be same or different series - no pass for this task.
3. Each player reads a book by a new to you author - no pass for this task.
4. Read 4 books tagged/shelved as PNR or fantasy.
5. Read 4 books first published within the last year.
6. Read 4 books with fewer than 500 reviews.
7. Read 4 books that are stand alones.
8. Read 4 books with a beach on the cover.
9. Each player reads a book in the same series, teams decide. No pass for this task.
10. Read 4 books by authors' who write under more than one name (Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb).
11. Read 4 books in continuing series, one that has not been completely published.
12. Read a book recommended to you by a teammate - no pass for this task.
13. Read a minimum of 750 pages in books tagged/shelved as sports.
14. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books with Contemporary Romance as MPG.
15. Read a minimum of 600 pages in books with an audio edition.
16. Read a minimum of 750 pages in books tagged/shelved as children.
17. Read 4 books written by a male author.
18. Read over 750 pages in books tagged/shelved with 'favorite'.
19. Each teammate reads a book another teammate read and rated 4 Stars or higher in the last 3 months. No pass for this task.
20. Read 4 books 300 pages or longer.
21. Each teammate reads a book with a night sky on the cover, no pass for this task.
22. Read 4 books #5 or higher in a series.
23. Each teammate reads a book that has been read by one of the RRRC moderators. No pass for this task.
24. Read 6 books on RRRC's bookshelf, the books can not be added by anyone on your team within the last year.
25. Read 4 books by one of the 2021 FACs. (A different time frame may be given when assigned.)
26. Read a minimum of 750 pages in books featuring shifters.
27. Read a minimum of 750 pages in books published in any one year prior to 2018, team picks the year.
28. Each teammate reads a book from a teammate's to-read shelf, no pass for this task.
29. Read over 750 pages in books about the same profession, teams decide which profession.
30. Read 6 books with nekkid man chest on the cover.
31. Read 6 books rated over 4.0.
32. Read 6 books with over 2500 ratings.
33. Read 6 books in the same sub-genre, teams decide.
34. Read 6 books first published between 2000 and 2010.
35. Read 6 books first published between 2011 and 2020.
36. Read 6 books with animals on the cover.
37. Read 6 books set in the US.
38. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books with a non-English language edition.
39. Read 6 books set outside of the US.
40. Read 6 books with over 500 reviews.
41. Read 6 books with over 10,000 ratings.
42. Read 6 books featuring best friends.
43. Read 6 books published in June. (A different month may be used when assigned.)
44. Read 6 books by authors who use initials in their name.
45. Read 6 books with 3 word titles. (A different number may be used when assigned.)
46. Read over 1000 pages in books written by duo authors.
47. Read 6 books set in a major city.
48. Read 6 books featuring cowboys.
49. Each teammate reads a book published in the same month and year, teams decide. No pass for this task.
50. Read 6 books set in the same location, teams decide the location.
51. Each teammate reads a different book by the same author, no pass for this task.
52. Read 6 books with the same color cover, teams decide color.
53. Each teammate reads a book set in one of your teammates' home town (born in, raised in, currently live in - all work), teams decide. No pass for this task.
54. Read 6 books set on a beach or in the mountains, teams decide which.
55. Read 6 books set in the same country outside the US, teams decide country.
56. As a team, pick a list with over 100 romance books on it, each member reads a book from that list. No pass for this task.
57. Read over 1000 pages in books that are MPG Romance.
58. Read 6 books published in the year one of the teammates joined RRRC, teams decide which teammate.
59. Read 4 books that are NOT MPG Romance.
60. Read 6 books with MPG Historical Romance.
61. Read 4 books rated over 4.5 on GR.
62. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books written by an author whose first or last name begins with the first letter of a teammate's screen name.
63. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books tagged 'magic' or 'magical'.
64. Read 6 books not set on a continent of a teammate. Space does not count - must be a real continent.
65. Each player reads 2 books in a series, teammates can read the same or different series.
66. Read over 1000 pages in books with Mystery or Suspense as MPG.
67. Read 6 books by an author whose first or last name begins with A. (A different letter may be used when assigned.)
68. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books with one word titles.
69. Read 6 books that have won/been nominated for an award.
70. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books of the same sub-genre, but by different authors.
71. Pick another team and each member reads one book that was read by a member for this challenge. No pass for this task.
72. Read 4 books published in the decade of a teammate's birth, team decides which teammate.
73. Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books by the same author, teams decide author.
74. Read 6 books published in a teammates' birth month, you may not use your own month.
75. Read over 1000 pages in books that start with the same letter (no articles), teams decide letter.
76. Read 6 books with a specific item on the cover, team selects item.
77. Each teammate reads a book that the teammate after them alphabetically has rated 5 stars. No pass for this task.
78. Read 6 books with alliteration in the title or author's name.
79. Read 6 books that have the same romance trope, teams decide which trope.
80. Read 4 books initially published in different decades.
81. Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books with a dog/dogs on the cover. (A different animal may be used when assigned.)
82. Each teammate reads a different book from the same series.
83. Read 8 books with a white flower/s on the cover. (A different color may be used when assigned.)
84. Pick a category from the current RRRC Monthly Challenge and read 6 books for that category. Reader's Choice is exempt from this task.
85. Each teammate reads a debut book by an author. No pass for this task.
86. Read at least 1500 pages in books with a hat on the cover. (A different object may be used when assigned.)
87. Read 8 books set in NYC. (A different city may be used when assigned.)
88. Read 6 books with a boat, plane, car or motorcycle on the cover, teams decide which.
89. Read 8 books tagged with 'wedding' or 'proposal'.
90. Each member reads a book published in sequential months, i.e. June, July, August and September 2019. Teams decide which months. No pass for this task.
91. Add up the years of the teammates' births and each teammate reads a book with that minimum number of pages. For example, teammates were born in 75, 83, 87 and 94 - each teammate reads a book at least 339 pages long. No pass for this task.
92. Read over 1500 pages in books set in the future or the past - teams decide.
93. As a team, pick a Romance List from GR Listopia with less than 100 books on it, each teammate reads a book from that list. No pass for this task.
94. Read 6 books published in sequential years, teams decide years.
95. As a team, select an animal. Read 8 books tagged with that animal.
96. Read a minimum of 1200 pages with the sun or the moon on the cover, teams decide which.
97. Read 8 books by authors with more than 10 letters in their name.
98. Read 8 books with fewer than 10 letters in the title.
99. Each teammate lists 5 favorite books. Select books from 2 different teammates and read them.
100. Read 8 books with more than 10 letters in the title.
Tasks will be explained in detail when assigned.
**Series rule will apply to tasks where you pick from the group or a teammate's shelf.**
Information required when posting your completion/s:
Task
Book/cover link
Page numbers with source
How book qualified, with links or cover as necessary.
Date Completed.
Rating/Review.
**Remember to use the first edition Kindle page count only! If your page count comes from a Kindle edition published on the initial publication date on the editions page, it will count. If your page count comes from a Kindle edition labeled '1st edition', it will count. If your page count comes from the earliest dated English language Kindle edition, it will count. I am looking for one of those three things when confirming your books! As long the page count you list is correct, I will accept any link to the book. Ebook page count will be acceptable if no Kindle page count available. The acceptability of other page counts will be made on an individual basis.**
Please note that a rating is now required in your completion posts! A small review is also welcome. 😊
The Amazing Race Team Challenge - Round 4September 21, 2021 through November 17, 2021
Are We Just Running in Circles?!
* = In Team
Participants:
* Hayley
* Wende
* Mony
* April
* Shan~A~
* Lynne
* DeeNeez
* Avigail
* M
* Charanya
* Naomi
* MN Lisa
* Lioness7
* Emeli
* Tink Magoo is bad at reviews
* Sexyladi
* Janeylou
* Caipi
* Gustaf
* Diane
* Amanda
* Mariem
* Susan A
* ☘KathyD☘
* Hazel
* Steph
* ~KarenH~
* Trio
* Maggie
* Jane (PS)
* Donna
* Chan
* Lisa
* Shannon
* Laura
* Karen ♐
* Courtney
* AliciaJ
* Megan
* Nikk the Sapphired Book Dragon
* Roger - president of NBR United -
* Laks
* Michaele
* Christina T
* Sassafrass
* Truitt_T
* Teresa
* Filipa
* KellyJo
* Sofia
* Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆
* Lorene
* Louise
* Elizabeth
* Sally906
* Stacie
* LaurLa
* Liz
Simran Bhalla
* Nayara
Jodi
* Red Really
* Laura H
The Amazing Race Team Challenge - Round 4September 21, 2021 through November 17, 2021
Are We Just Running in Circles?!
Teams:
Team 1: Racing Rainbows
1. Wende
2. Diane
3. Gustaf
4. DeeNeez
Team 2: Chase The Rainbow
1. Janeylou
2. Trio
3. Caipi
4. Amanda
Team 3:
1. ☘KathyD☘
2. Hazel
3. Avigail
4. Sassafrass
Team 4:
1. ~KarenH~
2. Chan
3. Courtney
4. Elizabeth
Team 5: Radiant Rainbows
1. MN Lisa
2. Susan A
3. Steph
4. Hayley
Team 6: The Loitering Layabouts
1. Jane (PS)
2. Lisa
3. Shannon
4. Donna
Team 7:
1. Naomi
2. April
3. Lynne
4. Sofia
Team 8:
1. AliciaJ
2. Megan
3. Karen ♐
4. Laura
Team 9:
1. Shan~A~
2. Mony
3. M
4. Maggie
Team 10:
1. Sexyladi
2. Charanya
3. Lioness7
4. Nikk the Sapphired Book Dragon
Team 11: Rainbow Dash
1. Roger - president of NBR United -
2. Michaele
3. Laks
4. Liz
5. Laura H
Team 12: The Rainbow Tarts
1. Truitt_T
2. Filipa
3. KellyJo
4. Teresa
Team 13:
1. Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆
2. Lorene
3. Emeli
4. Red Really
Team 14: Snakes n Ladders
1. Louise
2. Sally906
3. Stacie
4. LaurLa
Team 15:
1. Tink Magoo is bad at reviews
2. Mariem(Private)
3. Christina T
4. Nayara
Romance wrote: "If I sign up and the team I get assigned wants to read something other than romance can I just opt out? I don’t really like non romance books"Totally understand that - I really only read romance too. 😊
You could work to form your own team of people you know share your reading tastes or just make it clear in your signup post that you only read romance. It would be even more helpful if you put in more details - do you prefer contemporary, historical, paranormal, romantic suspense and so on. Most of the people in this group primarily read romance, so it shouldn't be a problem.
Is this where we sign up? If so i'd like to join a team. I read urban fantasy, light sci fi, paranormal romance, dystopian, YA and M/M.
Hayley wrote: "Is this where we sign up? If so i'd like to join a team. I read urban fantasy, light sci fi, paranormal romance, dystopian, YA and M/M."Yes, this is where you sign up. 😊
MountainKat:I am signing up and I am on a team with Diane, Gustaf and DeeNeez.
🍁 Hi, I like CR, PRN/UF, HR, Dark. I really like enemies-to-lover, banter, alpha male books but my range is broad. Not reading M/M. I sometimes read up to 10-20 books in a month. This may help: https://www.goodreads.com/review/list...And I think I might be crazy doing this :)
Romance wrote: "If I sign up and the team I get assigned wants to read something other than romance can I just opt out? I don’t really like non romance books"I only read romance. We can be on a team together.
Signing up. Looking for a teamI read mostly romance: contemporary, historical, paranormal, suspense (almost any trope that fits one of these)
I will sometimes read a thriller/mystery, autobiography/biography, but those just depend on my mood.
I also average about 15 books a month sometimes more
Hi signing up to join a team.I will read anything for a challenge, but my favorites are fantasy, sci-fi, contemporary, paranormal, and historical. Read M/F and M/M some too. Oh and I love YA. I guess I’m kind of all over the place!
Also I would prefer to be on a more competitive team than not.
MountainKat:I am signing up and I am on a team with Diane, Gustaf and Wende.
It is my first time participating, love to take part. I read any genre that falls on my hands. I am also looking for a team, or you can assign me to any group I don’t mind at all.
Looking for a fun reading adventure.
Mony wrote: "🍁 Hi, I like CR, PRN/UF, HR, Dark. I really like enemies-to-lover, banter, alpha male books but my range is broad. Not reading M/M. I sometimes read up to 10-20 books in a month. This may help: htt..."Hi Mony!! I'd be on your team if you'll have me... :)
I'd like to sign up for a team!I love to read YA , NA , Fantasy , thriller , Romance and Horror..
I can read between 10 - 20 books a month..
Lynne wrote: "Hi signing up to join a team.I will read anything for a challenge, but my favorites are fantasy, sci-fi, contemporary, paranormal, and historical. Read M/F and M/M some too. Oh and I love YA. I g..."
I'd join your team Lynne
Shan ~A~ wrote: "Signing up. Looking for a teamI read mostly romance: contemporary, historical, paranormal, suspense (almost any trope that fits one of these)
I will sometimes read a thriller/mystery, autobiogra..."
Hi Shan ~A,
I think we like the same books. Let me know if you want to team up.
I'm new to the group but think I'd like to join this challenge. I have been reading MM for the past few years, but do not object to MF and have a few in the historical category in paperback.I would imagine the books I like in MM, I would like in MF, so that includes paranormal and contemporary. I don't usually like historical in MM, but it is a favorite in MF (not sure why).
I average a book a day when they are 400 pages or less.
Hi all. This sounds like a lot of fun. I haven't tried this challenge before but would love to sign up.I love reading romance, horror, and fantasy the most. I also like thrillers depending on the topic. I tend to read a lot of paranormal and urban fantasy romance, but also love contemporary. I have a few historical authors that I enjoy, but otherwise, historical isn't my favorite.
For horror, I love creature features the most, especially werewolves. I will pick up a book about hauntings or weird stuff happening. I especially love Hunter Shea and Jeff Strand. I don't tend to read serial killers very often. I have found some good zombie books though.
Fantasy usually falls somewhere under romance for me. I occasionally pick up a non-romantic fantasy, but usually there is some to what I read.
As for how much I read, I tend to read around 5 books a week. This can go up or down depending on the number of pages in the book.
So, if anyone is interested in teaming up with me, post a message here or PM me one. I can usually find something to read for any category and will try hard to make sure team categories are enjoyed by everyone.
Mony wrote: "Shan ~A~ wrote: "Signing up. Looking for a teamHi Shan ~A,
I think we like the same books. Let me know if you want to team up.."
Sounds like a plan
So far?
Shan~A~
Mony: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
M :https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Im in looking for teamates that read mm Romance
I'd like to sign up. I only read romance and mainly contemporary/paranormal. With Reverse harem, dark and some MM.
I live in England, in case that matters for the time zone.
Hi signing up to join a team.I will read anything for a challenge, but my favorites are fantasy, sci-fi, contemporary, paranormal, Reverse Harems, multicultural, thrillers and YA I read up to seven books a week depending how long it could be more.
Also I would prefer to be on a more competitive team than not.
Sexyladi wrote: "Hi signing up to join a team.I will read anything for a challenge, but my favorites are fantasy, sci-fi, contemporary, paranormal, Reverse Harems, multicultural, thrillers and YA I read up to sev..."
Ooh.. Can we be on the same team?
Janeylou wrote: "Signing up as a team ..Chase The Rainbow Trio
Janeylou
Caipi
Amanda
The others will be signing up soon"
Signing up with team Chase The Rainbow! :)
I'm signing up as a team with Wende, Diane and DeeNeez
I'm signing up as a team with DeeNeez, Wende and Gustaf.
Janeylou wrote: "Signing up as a team ..Chase The Rainbow Trio
Janeylou
Caipi
Amanda
The others will be signing up soon"
I’m here and signing up ☺️
I'd like to sign up. Looking for a team!I mainly read contemporary romance, fantasy, YA and NA, Mystery and historical fiction and romance, but i'm open to read other genres too. I read at least 15 books a month.
MN Lisa wrote: "I'm new to the group but think I'd like to join this challenge. I have been reading MM for the past few years, but do not object to MF and have a few in the historical category in paperback.I wou..."
We match perfectly. Are you interested in teaming up?
Reading pace: fast
Likes: MM, MF historical and some contemporary
I really don't want to read non-romance, but I will to complete the occasional challenge.
I'm not a big fan of YA, MF paranormal or fantasy, but not opposed to the occasional book. I try to avoid BDSM.
Susan A wrote: "MN Lisa wrote: "I'm new to the group but think I'd like to join this challenge. I have been reading MM for the past few years, but do not object to MF and have a few in the historical category in p..."I would like to. This sounds like its a lot of fun. Thanks!
mostly MM readers, competitive pace
MN Lisa original post here
Susan A original post here
team filled
Shan ~A~ wrote: "Mony wrote: "Shan ~A~ wrote: "Signing up. Looking for a teamHi Shan ~A,
I think we like the same books. Let me know if you want to team up.."
Sounds like a plan
So far?
Shan~A~
Mony: https://ww..."
yea!
Charanya wrote: "Sexyladi wrote: "Hi signing up to join a team.I will read anything for a challenge, but my favorites are fantasy, sci-fi, contemporary, paranormal, Reverse Harems, multicultural, thrillers and YA..."
Great its us two now we need 2 more teammates.
Sexyladi wrote: "Charanya wrote: "Sexyladi wrote: "Hi signing up to join a team.I will read anything for a challenge, but my favorites are fantasy, sci-fi, contemporary, paranormal, Reverse Harems, multicultural,..."
Yesssss!!
I'm in! I'd like to be on the team with Hazel and whoever else she's asked. =)
I’m in with Kathy above and waiting confirmation from one/2 others
Avigail do you want to join Kathy and I?
Susan A wrote: "LOOKING FOR TWO TEAMMATES:mostly MM readers, competitive pace
MN Lisa original post here
Susan A original post here"
If you're still looking, I'll join your team! I read almost exclusively MM but will toss in an MF from time to time. I don't like Historical or Mystery much but will read them if needed. I typically read a book a day and rarely stray from romance.
Steph wrote: "Susan A wrote: "LOOKING FOR TWO TEAMMATES:mostly MM readers, competitive pace
MN Lisa original post here
Susan A original post here"
If you're still looking, I'll join your team! I read almost ..."
I'd like to be on your team too please!!! I read about a book a day if they are under 300 pgs.
Susan A wrote: "LOOKING FOR TWO TEAMMATES:mostly MM readers, competitive pace
MN Lisa original post here
Susan A original post here"
me please!!
I am signing up. Looking for a team
Hayley wrote: "Steph wrote: "Susan A wrote: "LOOKING FOR TWO TEAMMATES:mostly MM readers, competitive pace
MN Lisa original post here
Susan A original post here"
If you're still looking, I'll join your team! ..."
Steph wrote: "Susan A wrote: "LOOKING FOR TWO TEAMMATES:
mostly MM readers, competitive pace
MN Lisa original post here
Susan A original post here"
If you're still looking, I'll join your team! I read almost ..."
Great!
Team
MN Lisa (sign up post 21)
Susan A (sign up post 34)
Steph (sign up post 43)
Hayley (sign up post 8)
Susan and I have filled up our MM Team:Hayley: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Steph: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
Not sure what else we have to do...
signing up w Janeylou, Caipi, and Amanda as Team Chase the Rainbow
Mony wrote: "Shan ~A~ wrote: "Mony wrote: "Shan ~A~ wrote: "Signing up. Looking for a teamHi Shan ~A,
I think we like the same books. Let me know if you want to team up.."
Sounds like a plan
So far?
Shan~A~..."
Hi ladies! Would I be able to join forces with you? I completed the Bachelor Challenge and can read quickly/competitively when needed.
I also tend to romance - a little bit of everything in that area. I will read anything for a competition as I did for my Bachelor team 😃
This is the first time I'd be doing TAR challenge though.
Thanks!
September 21, 2021 through November 17, 2021
Are We Just Running in Circles?!
Challenge Dates:
Signups open until September 18, 2021 at 6 PM US EDT.
Remaining Teams Assigned after signups close on September 18, 2021.
First Task Assigned Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at 6 PM US EDT.
Challenge Ends on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at Midnight US EST, tasks will not be accepted after this time.
The Amazing Race Team Challenge is a team challenge where you get to form your teams! Of course, you can also sign up on your own and be added to others to form teams too. 😊 Each team will work together to complete tasks. Once complete, you will be given another task to complete. After the first task, teams will be on different paths with tasks randomly assigned. The same tasks may be assigned to different teams at different times, but no task will be used more than once by the same team. Each team works at their own pace and the team that completes the most tasks at the end of 8 weeks will be the winner!
Teams will consist of 4 members. Participants need to be 18 years of age or older. Please sign up in this thread and indicate if you are signing up as a team or if you are looking for a team. Please note that some tasks require the teammates to read the same genre, author or even the same series, make sure you find like minded teammates when forming your teams!! If you are signing up as a team, every team member will need to sign up. You may also sign up as a partial team and either add people as individuals sign up or have them added at the end of signups to bring your team to full strength. If signing up individually, you can include favorite genres/sub-genres and any other preferences to help with matching to like-minded teammates. You may find friends also signing up and form your own teams after signing up as well. I will do my best to match teams from any remaining individuals. Remember signing up individually might mean you get to find new friends! Teams will appoint a leader to keep track of the team's progress through each task.
After the first task is given to everyone, when a team finishes their task they will need to report their completion in the Tracking/Q&A thread. I will confirm the completion and assign their next task. New tasks will not be assigned more frequently than every other day. I will attempt to respond quickly to confirm completion and assign new tasks, but please allow up to 24 hours. If I am unavailable, another mod will assign the task.
Each teammate will need to participate in each task, but may take a pass for one task during the course of the challenge. For some tasks, no passes will be allowed. Completions posts will need to be made when finishing each book for a task, similar to the PtP and Bachelor Challenges. A player will be removed if they make no comment for 5 days after a new task is assigned or 3 days after the rest of the team completes the task (whichever is later), despite attempts to make contact. It is the team's responsibility to notify the host (me) if a teammate fails to complete the task in a timely manner or otherwise goes missing!
There is a 150 page minimum for books, rereads and audios ok. Books may only be used once per player during the challenge. Players may read the same book for a task unless otherwise specified. Books do not have to be romance, but must be fiction.