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🕹 🎮 👾 Game 1: January 1st ~ Pong 👾 🎮 🕹To Level Up on this game, complete ONE of the following:
🕹 Read a book published in or set during the 1970s.
🕹 Read a book where any type of sport is played.
🕹 Read a book with an MPG of Historical or Historical Fiction.
🕹 Read a book where the letters P-O-N-G are found anywhere in the title.
Completion Post
Video Game: Pong
Book: The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Author: Stephen Chbosky
Date Read: 1/17 - 1/18
Task: Read a book where the letters P-O-N-G are found anywhere in the title.
How it Fits: Perks of Being a Wallflower (PONG in title)
🕹 🎮 👾 Game 2: January 15th ~ Pac-Man 👾 🎮 🕹To Level Up on this game, complete ONE of the following:
🕹 Read a book published in or set during the 1980s.
🕹 Read a book that has been published under two different names.
🕹 Read a book with huge commercial success. {NYT List, Best-Seller, etc.}
🕹 Read a book where a character eats pizza.
Completion Post
Video Game: Pac-Man
Book: MARINARA: A retro horror novel. "Get murdered. Eat pizza."
Author: Mr. and Mrs. Post
Date Read: 1/23 - 2/5
Task: Read a book where a character eats pizza.
How it Fits: Tag line for the book: "Get murdered. Eat pizza."
🕹 🎮 👾 Game 3: February 1st ~ The Legend of Zelda 👾 🎮 🕹To Level Up on this game, complete ONE of the following:
🕹 Read a book with a subtitle.
🕹 Read a book with two authors.
🕹 Read a book with a female MC whose first initial is found in ZELDA.
🕹 Read a book with a male MC whose first initial is found in LINK.
Completion Post
Video Game: The Legend of Zelda
Book: Turtles All the Way Down
Author: John Green
Date Read: 2/26 - 3/12
Task: Read a book with a female MC whose first initial is found in ZELDA.
How it Fits: Female MC's first name is Aza.
🕹 🎮 👾 Game 4: February 15th ~ Final Fantasy 👾 🎮 🕹To Level Up on this game, complete ONE of the following:
🕹 Read a book from a series with at least 16 distinct works.
🕹 Read a book with an alliterative title.
🕹 Read a book tagged ANTHOLOGY / ANTHOLOGIES.
🕹 Read a book where the author's first AND last initials are found in HIRONOBU SAKAGUCHI.
Completion Post
Video Game: Final Fantasy
Book: How to Sell a Haunted House
Author: Grady Hendrix
Date Read: 2/8 - 2/15
Task: Read a book with an alliterative title.
How it Fits: H's in "how," "haunted" and "house."
🕹 🎮 👾 Game 5: March 1st ~ Animal Crossing 👾 🎮 🕹To Level Up on this game, complete ONE of the following:
🕹 Read a book set on an island.
🕹 Read a book where the MC builds or crafts something.
🕹 Read a book published during the COVID-19 Pandemic {let's go with 2020 - 2023}.
🕹 Read a book where at least two characters are neighbors.
Completion Post
Video Game: Animal Crossing
Book: Cat & Vivian
Author: Amanda Eyre Ward
Date Read: 3/4
Task: Read a book set on an island.
How it Fits: "A woman visiting her grandmother–a retired, once-legendary PI–becomes entangled in a mystifying local disappearance case on the beautiful, remote islands outside Savannah, Georgia."
🕹 🎮 👾 Game 6: March 15th ~ Asteroids 👾 🎮 🕹To Level Up on this game, complete ONE of the following:
🕹 Read a book with a mostly black cover. {Your discretion.}
🕹 Read a book that has between 40,000 and 60,000 ratings on Goodreads.
🕹 Read a book where the MC's first initial is found in ASTEROIDS.
🕹 Read a book where the characters have a meeting of some kind.
Completion Post
Video Game: Asteroids
Book: I Eat Men Like Air
Author: Alice Berman
Date Read: 3/14 - 3/19
Task: 🕹 Read a book where the characters have a meeting of some kind.
How it Fits: The main plot of the story is about a party all the characters attend.
🕹 🎮 👾 Game 7: April 1st ~ Grand Theft Auto 👾 🎮 🕹To Level Up on this game, complete ONE of the following:
🕹 Read a book where a theft occurs.
🕹 Read a book with a character who is in law enforcement.
🕹 Read a book with an adult nature or violent themes.
🕹 Read a book that mentions a well-known rock-n-roll figure or has them as a character.
Completion Post
Video Game: Grand Theft Auto
Book: A Court of Mist and Fury
Author: Sarah J. Maas
Date Read: 3/27 - 4/3
Task: 🕹 Read a book where a theft occurs.
How it Fits: MC steals magical items to try to prevent a war.
🕹 🎮 👾 Game 8: April 15th ~ Frogger 👾 🎮 🕹To Level Up on this game, complete ONE of the following:
🕹 Read a book with a vehicle on the cover.
🕹 Read a book where characters die in more than one manner.
🕹 Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in SEGA.
🕹 Read a book with a 5 in the page count.
Completion Post
Video Game: Frogger
Book: A Court of Wings and Ruin
Author: Sarah J. Maas
Date Read: 4/29 - 5/9
Task: 🕹 Read a book where characters die in more than one manner.
How it Fits: Many characters die in multiple ways.
🕹 🎮 👾 Game 9: May 1st ~ Call of Duty 👾 🎮 🕹To Level Up on this game, complete ONE of the following:
🕹 Read a book tagged WAR.
🕹 Read a book with a military or veteran character.
🕹 Read a book that is controversial in some way.
🕹 Read a book with the word OF found in the title/subtitle.
Completion Post
Video Game: Call of Duty
Book: A Court of Frost and Starlight
Author: Sarah J. Maas
Date Read: 5/9 - 5/13
Task: 🕹 Read a book with the word OF found in the title/subtitle.
How it Fits: "Of" is the third word of the title.
🕹 🎮 👾 Game 10: May 15th ~ Centipede 👾 🎮 🕹To Level Up on this game, complete ONE of the following:
🕹 Read a book where every letter in A-T-A-R-I can be found in the title/subtitle.
🕹 Read a book that has the word FLEA or MUSHROOM in the text.
🕹 Read a book with some type of bug or insect on the cover.
🕹 Read a book by an author who has written more than one series, like Ed Logg has produced more than one video game.
Completion Post
Video Game: Centipede
Book: A Court of Silver Flames
Author: Sarah J. Maas
Date Read: 5/13 - 5/17
Task: 🕹 Read a book by an author who has written more than one series, like Ed Logg has produced more than one video game.
How it Fits: Maas has multiple series
🕹 🎮 👾 Game 11: June 1st ~ Super Smash Bros. 👾 🎮 🕹To Level Up on this game, complete ONE of the following:
🕹 Read a book published in the 1990s.
🕹 Read a book with an abbreviation in the title.
🕹 Read a book where the author's first AND last initials are found in NINTENDO.
🕹 Read a book that is a "crossover," meaning it appears as part of more than one series.
Completion Post
Video Game:Super Smash Bros.
Book: The 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle
Author: Stuart Turton
Date Read: 6/10 - 6/12
Task: 🕹 Read a book with an abbreviation in the title.
How it Fits: 7 and a half abbreviated to 7½
🕹 🎮 👾 Game 12: June 15th ~ Halo 👾 🎮 🕹To Level Up on this game, complete ONE of the following:
🕹 Read a book with an MPG of SCI-FI / SCIENCE FICTION.
🕹 Read a book where the MC's first initial is NOT found in MICROSOFT.
🕹 Read a book with a one-word title.
🕹 Read a book that has its own line of merchandise, like t-shirts, mugs, etc.
Completion Post
Video Game:Halo
Book: Mad Love
Author: Wendy Walker
Date Read: 6/24 - 6/25
Task: 🕹 Read a book where the MC's first initial is NOT found in MICROSOFT.
How it Fits: One of the MC's - Greta. Her first initial is not found in MICROSOFT.
🕹 🎮 👾 Game 13: July 1st ~ Sonic the Hedgehog 👾 🎮 🕹To Level Up on this game, complete ONE of the following:
🕹 Read a book set in Japan.
🕹 Read a book where the MC is a scientist.
🕹 Read a book with an animal on the cover.
🕹 Read a book with a title that DOES NOT start with a letter in SONIC.
Completion Post
Video Game: Sonic the Hedgehog
Book: Bloodline
Author: Jess Lourey
Date Read: 6/28 - 7/5
Task: 🕹 Read a book with a title that DOES NOT start with a letter in SONIC.
How it Fits: Starts with "B".
🕹 🎮 👾Game 14: July 15th ~ Donkey Kong 👾 🎮 🕹To Level Up on this game, complete ONE of the following:
🕹 Read a book where you know the MC's first and last name.
🕹 Read a book with a character who has a son, like Donkey Kong, Jr.
🕹 Read a book where the MC runs into obstacles, physically or metaphorically.
🕹 Read a book with an animal character.
Completion Post
Video Game: Donkey Kong
Book: Homecoming
Author: Kate Morton
Date Read: 7/11 - 7/18
Task: 🕹 Read a book with a character who has a son, like Donkey Kong, Jr.
How it Fits: One of the main characters, Percy Summers, has two sons.
🕹 🎮 👾 Game 15: August 1st ~ The Sims 👾 🎮 🕹To Level Up on this game, complete ONE of the following:
🕹 Read a book published in the 2000s {2000 - 2009}.
🕹 Read a book where something is destroyed by fire.
🕹 Read a book where the MC gets married and/or has a baby.
🕹 Read a book where a character's home is described.
Completion Post
Video Game: The Sims
Book: Twisted
Author: Emily McIntire
Date Read: 8/5 - 8/7
Task: 🕹 Read a book where the MC gets married and/or has a baby.
How it Fits: MC gets married.
🕹 🎮 👾 Game 16: August 15th ~ World of Warcraft 👾 🎮 🕹To Level Up on this game, complete ONE of the following:
🕹 Read a book where the MC goes on a quest of some kind. {Be creative.}
🕹 Read a book with opposing factions.
🕹 Read a book where a character belongs to a guild, or a group.
🕹 Read a book with an author who has double letters in either name, like Blizzard does.
Completion Post
Video Game: World of Warcraft
Book: The House in the Cerulean Sea
Author: TJ Klune
Date Read: 8/21 - 8/23
Task: 🕹 Read a book where a character belongs to a guild, or a group.
How it Fits: MC is part of the Department in Charge of Magical Youth
🕹 🎮 👾 Game 17: September 1st ~ Stardew Valley 👾 🎮 🕹To Level Up on this game, complete ONE of the following:
🕹 Read a book published in the 2010s {2010 - 2019}.
🕹 Read a book where a grandparent dies or more than one season is mentioned.
🕹 Read a book set on a farm or in a small town.
🕹 Read a book where the MC fishes, cooks, crafts, or explores.
Completion Post
Video Game: Stardew Valley
Book: That Time I Got Drunk and Yeeted a Love Potion at a Werewolf
Author: Kimberly Lemming
Date Read: 9/5 - 10/10
Task: 🕹 Read a book set on a farm or in a small town.
How it Fits: Book is set in a small town
🕹 🎮 👾 Game 18: September 15th ~ Space Invaders 👾 🎮 🕹To Level Up on this game, complete ONE of the following:
🕹 Read a book set in space.
🕹 Read a book that you think is very influential.
🕹 Read a book where a pop culture icon is mentioned.
🕹 Read a book where an invasion takes place.
Completion Post
Video Game: Space Invaders
Book: The Midnight Library
Author: Matt Haig
Date Read: 9/20 - 9/24
Task: 🕹 Read a book that you think is very influential.
How it Fits: Hugely big book, wonderfully motivating.
🕹 🎮 👾 Game 19: October 1st ~ Fortnite 👾 🎮 🕹To Level Up on this game, complete ONE of the following:
🕹 Read a book with at least 6 different editions listed on Goodreads.
🕹 Read a book that you would describe as EPIC.
🕹 Read a book published in December of any year.
🕹 Read a book that was an instant success.
Completion Post
Video Game: Fortnite
Book: Kill Your Husbands
Author: Jack Heath
Date Read: 10/24 - 10/28
Task: 🕹 Read a book with at least 6 different editions listed on Goodreads.
How it Fits: There are exactly 6 editions listed on Goodreads.
🕹 🎮 👾 Game 20: October 15th ~ Wii Sports 👾 🎮 🕹To Level Up on this game, complete ONE of the following:
🕹 Read a book that has a main menu, or Table of Contents.
🕹 Read a book that various ages of readers could enjoy.
🕹 Read a book with AI, or Artificial Intelligence.
🕹 Read a book where a character watches or participates in tennis, baseball, bowling, golf, or boxing.
Completion Post
Video Game: Wii Sports
Book: Fantastic Mr. Fox
Author: Roald Dahl
Date Read: 10/17
Task: 🕹 Read a book that various ages of readers could enjoy.
How it Fits: A fun story that I enjoyed and my child did as well.
🕹 🎮 👾 Game 21: November 1st ~ Minecraft 👾 🎮 🕹To Level Up on this game, complete ONE of the following:
🕹 Read a book where the title starts with a letter in MOJANG.
🕹 Read a book that was won more than one award.
🕹 Read a book with either the word HOSTILE or PEACEFUL found in the text.
🕹 Read a book with a character named Steve or Alex.
Completion Post
Video Game: Minecraft
Book: The Girl She Wanted
Author: KL Slater
Date Read: 11/4 - 11/7
Task: 🕹 Read a book where the title starts with a letter in MOJANG.
How it Fits: Girl starts with G.
🕹 🎮 👾 Game 22: November 15th ~ Super Mario Bros. 👾 🎮 🕹To Level Up on this game, complete ONE of the following:
🕹 Read a book that features brothers, like Mario and Luigi.
🕹 Read a book where a character is rescued, like Princess Peach.
🕹 Read a book set in a fictional place, like Mushroom Kingdom.
🕹 Read a book with alternating points of view, like when there's a Player Two.
Completion Post
Video Game: Super Mario Bros.
Book: The Good Daughter
Author: Karin Slaughter
Date Read: 11/14 - 12/4
Task: 🕹 Read a book with alternating points of view, like when there's a Player Two.
How it Fits: The book contains multiple POVs, between the two sisters at the heart of the story
🕹 🎮 👾 Game 23: December 1st ~ Pitfall! 👾 🎮 🕹To Level Up on this game, complete ONE of the following:
🕹 Read a book at least partially set in a jungle.
🕹 Read a book that was based on or influenced by a movie.
🕹 Read a book with a simple design on the cover. {Your discretion.}
🕹 Read a book that quickly became your favorite, since Pitfall! is my favorite game of all time!
Completion Post
Video Game: Pitfall!
Book: Royally Crushed
Author: Melanie Summers
Date Read: 12/16 - 12/18
Task: 🕹 Read a book at least partially set in a jungle.
How it Fits: The MCs visit a jungle.
🕹 🎮 👾 Game 24: December 15th ~ Tetris 👾 🎮 🕹To Level Up on this game, complete ONE of the following:
🕹 Read a book set in Russia.
🕹 Read a book where a character works on any kind of puzzle.
🕹 Read a book with a title that starts with a letter in PASCAL.
🕹 Read a book where the author's first AND last names DO NOT start with a letter in TETRIS.
Completion Post
Video Game: Tetris
Book: Malignant
Author: Anita Waller
Date Read: 12/12 - 12/16
Task: 🕹 Read a book where the author's first AND last names DO NOT start with a letter in TETRIS.
How it Fits: Anita Waller starts with A and W, which is not found in TETRIS
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Ready Player One: A Year-Long Reading Challenge
January 1 - December 31st, 2024
Let's read books and complete tasks related to video games you know and love, and maybe a few that are new to you!
On the 1st and 15th of each month I will post a new video game in the Game Console Thread. You will have four tasks to choose from for each game. You only need to complete one. Participate in as many or as few games as you would like.
You will make your Completion Posts here IN YOUR OWN THREAD. Please use this format. {You are welcome to copy and paste the game tasks into your own thread if you would like.}
Completion Post
Video Game:
Book:
Author:
Date Read:
Task:
How it Fits:
If you have any questions, please post them in the Cheat Codes Q & A Thread.
Challenge Rules:
📘 Standard Rules Apply
📘I will create an individual thread for you prior to the start date.
📘Your first video game will be posted on January 1, 2024.
📘Books must be completed after the video game has been posted.