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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Tasks:
- Read a book set in a fantasy world.
- Read a book with a protagonist on a journey.
- Read a book featuring a strong female protagonist.
Book: The Pelican Brief by John GrishamDate: 21/2 3.5★
Task: a strong female protagonist
Fit: MC Darby was surprisingly strong, otherwise she wouldn't have made it out alive
2 points!Super Mario Odyssey
Tasks:
- Read a book set in Italy.
- Read a book about exploration or adventure.
- Read a book with a quest or mission as its main plot.
Book: Life, the Universe and Everything by Douglas AdamsDate: 25/2 5★
Task: about exploration or adventure
Fit: a space adventure
Great!The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Tasks:
- Read a book featuring mythical creatures.
- Read a book with a morally ambiguous protagonist.
- Read a book with a complex political landscape.
Book: Bone Crossed by Patricia BriggsDate: 26/2 3.5★
Task: featuring mythical creatures
Fit: ft. vampires, werewolves, ghosts, zombies, fae, walkers, etc.
Red Dead Redemption 2
Tasks:
- Read a book set in the Old West.
- Read a book about redemption or forgiveness.
- Read a book with themes of loyalty and betrayal.
Book: Portrait in Death by J.D. RobbDate: 28/2 3.5★
Task: about redemption or forgiveness
Fit: Roarke achieves a measure of redemption & forgiveness when he finds out more about his family & returns to Ireland
Final Fantasy VII Remake
Tasks:
- Read a book with a strong focus on environmental themes.
- Read a book featuring a rebellion or uprising.
- Read a book with a diverse cast of characters.
Book: Starter Villain by John ScalziDate: 29/2 4.5★
Task: strong focus on environmental themes
Fit: strong focus on self-sustainable & renewable energy, & no plastics, on the island
Minecraft
Tasks:
- Read a book about survival skills.
- Read a book about creativity or innovation.
- Read a book set in a wilderness or isolated environment.
Book: A Boy and His Dog at the End of the World by C.A. FletcherDate: 2/3 3.5★
Task: about survival skills
Fit: about survival post-apocalypt
Grand Theft Auto V
Tasks:
- Read a book about crime or the criminal underworld.
- Read a book about the complexities of modern society.
- Read a book with multiple perspectives or narrators.
Book: The Red Book by Deborah Copaken KoganDate: 5/3 1.5★
Task: multiple perspectives or narrators
Fit: from multiple POV
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Tasks:
- Read a book about community or friendship.
- Read a book with a cozy or comforting atmosphere.
- Read a book about starting over or making a fresh start.
Book: Summer at the Comfort Food Café by Debbie JohnsonDate: 11/3 5★
Task: 2
Fit: a cosy, comforting atmosphere
Overwatch
Tasks:
- Read a book about teamwork or collaboration.
- Read a book about the future of technology.
- Read a book featuring diverse characters and cultures.
Book: Miles Off Course by Sulari GentillDate: 15/3 4★
Task: featuring diverse characters and cultures
Fit: characters from diverse backgrounds
The Last of Us Part II
Tasks:
- Read a book about the consequences of revenge.
- Read a book about survival in a post-apocalyptic world.
- Read a book with a morally complex storyline.
Book: Lord Heartless by Barbara MetzgerDate: 20/3 1.5★
Task: a morally complex storyline
Fit: the topic is the issue of illicit relationships in this historical setting - the H has few morals but is willing to take in his by-blow, others have no problem with his morals but think taking in a bastard is reprehensible, the h thinks he has no business being anywhere near children
Dark Souls III
Tasks:
- Read a book about perseverance or overcoming challenges.
- Read a book with dark or gothic themes.
- Read a book about destiny or fate.
Book: Peter Pan by J.M. BarrieDate: 24/3 5★
Task: with dark or gothic themes
Fit: surprisingly dark themes of death & forgetting
Pokémon Sword and Shield
Tasks:
- Read a book about friendship or camaraderie.
- Read a book featuring creatures or monsters.
- Read a book set in a small town or rural area.
Book: Cousin Nancy by Alberta SinclairDate: 29/3 3.5★
Task: set in a small town or rural area
Fit: set in a village
Mass Effect 2
Tasks:
- Read a book about space exploration or interstellar travel.
- Read a book about making difficult choices.
- Read a book with diverse alien species or cultures.
Book: While You Were Reading by Ali Berg & Michelle KalusDate: 29/3 3★
Task: about making difficult choices
Fit: MC had some difficult choices to make about her life & relationships
FIFA 21
Tasks:
- Read a book about sports or competition.
- Read a biography of a famous athlete.
- Read a book about teamwork or leadership.
Book: Picnic in Someday Valley by Jodi ThomasDate: 30/3 2★
Task: about teamwork or leadership
Fit: MC Piper is mayor of Honey Creek
Fortnite
Tasks:
- Read a book about survival skills.
- Read a book with a focus on building or construction.
- Read a book with a diverse cast of characters.
Book: What is Left Over, After by Natasha LesterDate: 3/4 2.5★
Task: about survival skills
Fit: MC discovers her survival skills when she runs away
Doom Eternal
Tasks:
- Read a book about fighting demons or supernatural forces.
- Read a book about the power of determination or will.
- Read a book with fast-paced action scenes.
Book: The Oyster Catcher by Jo ThomasDate: 4/4 3.5★
Task: the power of determination or will
Fit: it takes determination & will to save the oyster farm, get it certified & get the oyster festival running, against the odds, rivals & saboteurs
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
Tasks:
- Read a book about Norse mythology or Viking culture.
- Read a historical fiction novel set in medieval Europe.
- Read a book about exploration or discovery.
Book: The Unrepentant Rake by Melinda McRaeDate: 14/4 3★
Task: about exploration & discovery
Fit: MC Ariel is exploring & discovering a lot about the male of the species
Cyberpunk 2077
Tasks:
- Read a book about cybernetics or transhumanism.
- Read a book about the future of society and technology.
- Read a book with a gritty, urban setting.
Book: Eeny Meeny by M.J. ArlidgeDate: 26/4 4★
Task: Read a book with a gritty, urban setting
Fit: gritty, urban setting
Among Us
Tasks:
- Read a book about deception or betrayal.
- Read a mystery or thriller novel.
- Read a book with a focus on teamwork and communication.
Book: A Mother's Heart by Julie Caille, Georgina Devon, Karla Hocker, Anthea Malcolm, Cynthia Richey, Olivia SumnerDate: 27/4 2★
Task: about deception or betrayal
Fit: a lot of both in this book - seems to be more about deception & betrayal than mothers
Call of Duty: Warzone
Tasks:
- Read a book about war or military strategy.
- Read a memoir of a soldier or veteran.
- Read a book about the psychological effects of combat.
Book: Scrublands by Chris HammerDate: 4/5 4★
Task: about the psychological effects of combat
Fit: Byron Swift, the shooter, is a result of those psychological effects
Splatoon 2
Tasks:
- Read a book about creativity or art.
- Read a book with a focus on teamwork and cooperation.
- Read a book set in a colorful or vibrant world.
Hollow Knight
Tasks:
- Read a book about exploration or discovery.
- Read a book about overcoming darkness or despair.
- Read a book with a focus on mystery or secrets.
Book: The Wiregrass by Adrian HylandDate: 8/5 5★
Task: focus on mystery or secrets
Fit: there are so many secrets in Satellite, MC uncovers many
Stardew Valley
Tasks:
- Read a book about farming or agriculture.
- Read a book about small-town life.
- Read a book about finding happiness and fulfillment.
Book: Call Waiting by Dianne BlacklockDate: 12/5 3.5★
Task: about finding happiness and fulfillment
Fit: about making changes in your life to find happiness and fulfillment
Celeste
Tasks:
- Read a book about overcoming mental health struggles.
- Read a book about personal growth or self-discovery.
- Read a book with a focus on climbing or mountaineering.
Book: The Dog Stars by Peter HellerDate: 15/5 2★
Task: personal growth or self-discovery
Fit: MC Hig is experiencing a major voyage of self-discovery while MC Bangley struggles with mental health issues
League of Legends
Tasks:
- Read a book about mythology or folklore.
- Read a book about teamwork and strategy.
- Read a book featuring diverse characters and cultures.
Bookish Challenges
Books mentioned in this topic
The Hunger Games (other topics)The Dog Stars (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Suzanne Collins (other topics)Peter Heller (other topics)
Dianne Blacklock (other topics)
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Katie Ward (other topics)
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The challenge is open-ended.
The Challenge
1. Comment here to sign up and I will create a challenge thread for you.
2. We will go through a list of 25 video games. I will provide you with three tasks related to that game and you need to read for one of those tasks. For each completed task, you will receive two points. Finally, you will receive ten points for completing the entire challenge.
3. If you feel stuck, you have 2 free skips. Just let me know in the thread that you will use it, and instead, read a book that meets the guidelines. If you need more than 2 skips, you can use 7 points to get a new skip.
4. Please make a completion post in your thread using this template:
Book:
Author:
Date completed:
Task:
How it fits:
5. If you don't have a personal point account thread yet, request one here.