Group News & Upcoming Challenges

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Monthly Challenge: May 2024

A simple listopia challenge in which you compete against other members to score the most points by the end of the month. The top 3 scorers get to choose a list for the following month. Come join us as we read books from 6 different lists and rack up the points!

Sign up here

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

One Month Challenge
May 2024

Come join us each month as we explore Disney songs! This month we are going to explore Alice in Wonderland and the scene where the flowers start to sing "All in the Golden Afternoon".

Sign up here

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Comicounting the Tales of 2023
A group graphic novel marathon
Start date: May 1, 2024


Calling all graphic novel readers... your participation is needed in a group marathon! HOB is hosting a group marathon just for graphic novel readers. NO regular books will be accepted for this marathon.

Read the rules here

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Don't forget about our seasonal readathon! It is a customizable, one-of-a-kind readathon. I just updated the May challenge links so come check out the guidelines and create your own truly unique readathon!

sign up here


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[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Quarterly Series Buddy Reads!

We're bringing back an old idea from the Archives! Most of us love a good series, and I know I am always desperate to chat with others reading the same one, so here is our chance!

See how it works here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

3rd Quarter Series Buddy Read Nomination Thread is here: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Birth Flower Individual Challenge - June
Duration: June 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024

Rose (/ˈroʊzə/) (/roʊˈzeɪsiːˌiː/)


Sign Ups Here!

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Game Time is Approaching!

*HOW TO PLAY* (open for questions)
*SIGN UP THREAD* (sign-ups open JUNE 1st)

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

3-month challenge
Runs June 15, 2024 - September 15, 2024
Team

The annual Water Balloon War is back! You can choose your target this year, so be ready to aim those balloons at your fellow members. Let's have some watery fun while reading books!


Sign up here

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Individual Competitive Challenge
June 2024

Let's tackle those TBRs and have some competitive fun while at it! The bonus theme this month is brides.

Sign up here

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Monthly Challenge: June 2024

A simple listopia challenge in which you compete against other members to score the most points by the end of the month. The top 3 scorers get to choose a list for the following month. Come join us as we read books from 6 different lists and rack up the points!

Sign up here

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

One Month Challenge
June 2024

Come join us each month as we explore Disney songs! This month we are going to explore Aladdin and the magic carpet ride scene.

Sign up here

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

June Readathons

Spring Seasonal 3/20-6/20
Summer Seasonal 6/21-9/22
June Readathon
Week Long RAT June 23-29
Weekend RAT June 14-16
24 HR RAT June 22

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Please stop by and share your feedback for the HOB Egg Hunt. I especially want to hear from those of you who signed up but then didn't participate. Also, those of you who usually compete but decided to play non-competitive this time. Please share your thoughts so I can create a better version next year. I do have an idea which I have shared in the feedback thread. You can help contribute to next year's Egg Hunt. Just stop by and tell me what you think of my idea. Is it a good idea or a bad one? Tell me to go hide under a rock. LOL! Tell me something because I can't read your minds and I create these challenges for you.

Feedback thread

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Sign Ups are NOW OPEN!!

*HOW TO PLAY* (open for questions)
*SIGN UP THREAD* (sign-ups are OPEN!)

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Join the Discussions!
📔 June "Main" Buddy Read: The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave
📚 June "Kindle Unlimited/Low Cost" Buddy Read: The Housemaid by Freida McFadden



Nominate a series for our 3rd Quarter Series Buddy Read!

[Angie ☯]

               

                We will be combining two months for our HOB Partner Pick.
                For June and July, the theme will be Summer Fun.

Check it out and Sign up here!

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Don't forget to watch out for what our Author friends are up to. I saw some promotions being posted in the Author's Corner recently.

Author's Corner

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

3-month challenge
Runs June 15, 2024 - September 15, 2024
Team

Ready, Aim, throw those water balloons! Don't forget to sign into your teams. I will take late signups.

Sign up here

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Remember all the times those power readers out-read you? Want some payback? Now you can throw a water balloon at them. Choose your target and see if your aim is accurate. We have a few power readers playing so let's get them soaking wet!



sign up here

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Sign Ups close on JUNE 22nd!!

*HOW TO PLAY* (open for questions)
*SIGN UP THREAD* (sign-ups are OPEN!)

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

I saw a link for Stuff Your Kindle Day posted in another group. Thought you guys might enjoy it. It only lasts one day. I posted it in the promotions sections for everyone to enjoy.

Stuff Your Kindle Day

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Last Day to Sign-Up for direct placement on a team! Main sign-ups close at 11:59pm EST on JUNE 22nd!! After that, sign-ups will be placed on a reserve list and added if additional players are needed! :)

*HOW TO PLAY* (open for questions)
*SIGN UP THREAD* (sign-ups are OPEN!)

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Teams have been posted! You can find out what team you are one here.

Threads will be unlocked soon, after Captains have had a chance to post first!

*HOW TO PLAY* (open for questions)

*SIGN UP THREAD*
Sign-ups are closed for main-placement, but are OPEN for reserve players! If you missed sign-ups, don't be shy, we almost always need replacement players, and often add during the game based on reading levels.

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Teams have been posted and THREADS ARE OPEN! Please find your team here and then Check-In!

Members must check-in by the end of the day on June 28th, or they will be removed/replaced!

*HOW TO PLAY* (open for questions)

*SIGN UP THREAD*
Sign-ups are closed for main-placement, but are OPEN for reserve players! If you missed sign-ups, don't be shy, we almost always need replacement players, and often add during the game based on reading levels.

[Angie ☯]

                                      

                           The Summer Olympic Games begin in Paris!

                          

                    Check out and Sign up for HOB Olympic Games here!

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

3rd Quarter Series Buddy Read Poll!
Voting (via POLL) will be June 24th - June 31st
Reading & Discussion will begin July 1st, and continue through September 30th

I know it's late, but with the lack of interest, I debated canceling it outright. But, I've decided to tough it out and see if maybe it is ok in the end!

[Amanda]

The Name Game Sign Ups


I have come to love this book group. It is unlike any groups I have been a part of and hope you guys enjoy it as much as I do. I have met so many great people through these challenges and fun activities. I figured lets make this a fun ice breaker challenge and get to know members of the group.

You will be paired up with someone that has the same amount of letters in their name. You will than read books with the letter in the title. For example if someone was partnered with me you would read books:
A-An Anonymous Girl
M-Murder on the Orient Express
A-The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
N-New Moon
D-Divergent
A-The Alchemist

or

A-Agatha Christie
M-Mark Twain
A-Alexander Potter
N-Newman, Kim
D-Day, Alyssa
A-Akemi C. Brodsky

Or any of the combination of the two.

There will also be bonus tasks after you finish each others names.

This is a 2 month challenge that will run July 1 to August 31. All standard rules will apply.

When signing up please include name and how many books a month you read. *Be able to read at least 5 books a month.

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Individual Competitive Challenge
July 2024

Let's tackle those TBRs and have some competitive fun while at it! The bonus theme this month is freedom.

Sign up here

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Monthly Challenge: July 2024

A simple listopia challenge in which you compete against other members to score the most points by the end of the month. The top 3 scorers get to choose a list for the following month. Come join us as we read books from 6 different lists and rack up the points!

Sign up here

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Individual
July - September 2024

This is a simple challenge centered around a buzzword. You read books centered around that word and earn points. The top 3 scorers earn a badge. This challenge will run quarterly. Come join us here.

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

July Readathons

Summer Seasonal 6/21-9/22
July Readathon
Week Long RAT July 14-20
Weekend RAT July 4-7
24 HR RAT July 13

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

One Month Challenge
July 2024

Come join us each month as we explore Disney songs! This month we will explore The Lion King and that rambunctious little lion in his quest to become king.

Sign up here

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Birth Flower Individual Challenge - July
Duration: July 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024

Larkspur


Sign Up Here!

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

I know, I know - what do you mean a challenge for the whole of 2024 when it's already July....
Well, just search through your read books and add them all!!

Sign Up Here!

[Angie ☯]

                                      
                          
                     Check out and Sign up for HOB Olympic Games here!

[Angie ☯]

               

             For August and September, the theme will be Friends & Food.

Two Month Challenge
August 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024

Sign up here!

[Angie ☯]

                          
                     Check out and Sign up for HOB Olympic Games here!

     ** In need of 1 person as a partner in the games. 10-20 bpm range **

Other participants are welcome as well - sign up as a team of two - OR check to see if there is a person needing a partner. (All additional sign ups will be put you on a waiting list to be assigned.)

[Angie ☯]

Erica wrote: "FYI - your link goes to the June/July thread... "

Oops! The link has been fixed! I'll repost below.
Thank you for letting me know!!



Two Month Challenge
August 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024

Sign up here!
CORRECTED LINK

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

3-month challenge
Runs June 15, 2024 - September 15, 2024
Team

It's not too late. I am still accepting late signups. Come & join us in this fun game!

Sign up here

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Individual Competitive Challenge
August 2024

Let's tackle those TBRs and have some competitive fun while at it! The bonus theme this month is sports.

Sign up here

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

One Month Challenge
August 2024

Come join us each month as we explore Disney songs! This month we will explore a song from the 1983 Mickey Mouse Splashdance album. I thought it was appropriate since the Olympics are happening right now and the song is about sports.

Sign up here

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Monthly Challenge: August 2024

A simple listopia challenge in which you compete against other members to score the most points by the end of the month. The top 3 scorers get to choose a list for the following month. Come join us as we read books from 6 different lists and rack up the points!

Sign up here

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Summer Seasonal Readathon: 2024
Runs 6/21/24-9/22/24

Links have been updated in our Summer Seasonal Readathon. It is never too late to join this. So stop by and join in on this customizable readathon, the first of its kind!

Sign up here

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

August Readathons

Summer Seasonal 6/21-9/22
August Readathon
Week Long RAT August 18-24
Weekend RAT August 9-11
24 HR RAT August 17

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[Namita , Ms. Ink and Insights]

Welcome to HOB's Annual Monster Hunt!!
Duration: Sep 1st to Nov 30th

This is a team challenge, teams of three! Monster Hunting is a dangerous business so you need partners you trust to have your back.

Sign ups close August 25th


Sign Up Here

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

Team Challenge (competitive & non-competitive)
Runs September 2024 - November 2024 (with an option to continue non-competitively afterward)

Killer Clowns are on the loose here on Goodreads. We need your help to wrangle them up.
Please note that you may choose to sign up with no pictures...if you can get past the one on the sign up page

sign up here

[Angie ☯]

                              
                     Needed: 1 replacement player - If interested, Post here!

[Amanda]

The Name Game Sign Ups


I have come to love this book group. It is unlike any groups I have been a part of and hope you guys enjoy it as much as I do. I have met so many great people through these challenges and fun activities. I figured lets make this a fun ice breaker challenge and get to know members of the group.

You will be paired up with someone that has the same amount of letters in their name. You will than read books with the letter in the title. For example if someone was partnered with me you would read books:
A-An Anonymous Girl
M-Murder on the Orient Express
A-The Adventures of Tom Sawyer
N-New Moon
D-Divergent
A-The Alchemist

or

A-Agatha Christie
M-Mark Twain
A-Alexander Potter
N-Newman, Kim
D-Day, Alyssa
A-Akemi C. Brodsky

Or any of the combination of the two.

There will also be bonus tasks after you finish each others names.

This is a 2 month challenge that will run September 1st to October 31st. All standard rules will apply.

When signing up please include name and how many books a month you read. *Be able to read at least 5 books a month.

[Donna, Curator of Challenge Terrors]

You should only be signing up for team challenges if you can commit. If you find out after you sign up that you can no longer commit, please let the mod in charge know. It's that simple. Don't ghost. The mods are paying attention and we track ghosters. We have a policy on ghosting and we are noticing a trend again.


❀ If you GHOST and do not let your team and/or mod know you can't play, you will be replaced and receive a strike. 3 strikes (in a 6-month period) will result in a 3-month timeout from team/partner challenges. You will have 48-hours notice before getting a strike. If you do not check in, then you will get the strike.