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message 1: by Sarah Elizabeth (last edited Jun 23, 2024 07:28AM) (new)

Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90920 comments Mod


★ This will be a non-reading challenge, with daily challenges based on the progression of a story.
★ This challenge will take place from July 1st to July 30th.
★ Simply complete each task to earn points which will count for this challenge, and will also count towards your total for the MMC.
★ You may choose to take part in this challenge, without taking part in any of the other challenges happening this July at YA Buddy Readers' Corner ♥
★ Link to main MMC thread - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
★ Link to where the Non-Reading Challenge daily tasks will be posted - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...




Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90920 comments Mod


How It Works:

The story will continue with a different task to complete each day. Some days may be posted in advance, you can still complete these the day they are posted.

When you think you know the answers(s), simply send me a personal message making sure to let me know which day's task(s) your answer(s) are for.

I will then send you a message back, letting you know how many you guessed correctly, and which ones you got wrong.

If you get an answer wrong, don't worry, you have three chances to get it right. If you think you've found the right answer, simply message me again ☺

All tasks will remain open until the challenge ends at 00:01 on July 31st 2024.


Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90920 comments Mod


★ Tasks will be posted daily or will be posted in advance.

★ Tasks are open from the time they are posted until the challenge ends.

★ Answers should be sent via personal message to me. Please include both the question and answer so I know which task you're completing.

★ Please be careful to spell answers correctly, or link me to the book, otherwise, I might not realise that you have the correct answer.

★ Once I have read your message, I will reply to you to let you know how many tasks you have answered correctly. (Please be aware that you may not get a response right away, partly due to time zones, and partly because there will be a lot of things going on ☺)

★ If you answer one or more descriptions incorrectly, you do have up to 3 chances to answer correctly, simply send me your second guess, and/or third.

★ Answers posted in the thread will be deleted, and the person who posted them will be disqualified.

★ This is a non-reading challenge, you do not need to read anything for this challenge, you simply have to find books which complete each task.

★ This challenge will end at 00:01 on July 31st 2024, Pacific Time - https://greenwichmeantime.com/time-zo... Answers received after this time will not be counted, so please be sure to send in your answers before this time. Do not worry if you sent your answers in but didn't receive an answer before the end of the challenge. As long as your message is sent before this time, it will count ☺

★ Winners for this challenge will be announced on July 31st, which is the day before the results for the overall MMC. Points for this challenge will count towards your overall MMC score.

★ There is no need to sign up for this challenge, simply send me your answers when tasks are posted ☺

★ Feel free to use this thread for chatting and questions ☺
(Just don't post any answers here x)


Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90920 comments Mod
★ ★ HINTS - TIPS - TRICKS ★ ★

Here are some hints, tips, and tricks which might help you during this challenge.


1 - Our group search function, found on the right-hand side of the screen on our group pages -



2 - Goodreads shelves can come in handy if you are searching for a specific tag or genre - https://www.goodreads.com/shelf

3 - Google image search - who knew that you'd ever need to search for a picture? Handy though - https://www.google.com/imghp?hl=en

4 - Google in general - https://www.google.com/

5 - Searching a specific site using Google. On Google, type in the words you're searching for ( like - Born with a gift ), then after your words, type the following - site:goodreads.com
This isn't limited to Goodreads, you can use this to search other sites too, just type in a different site name.

6 - Don't forget Lists - https://www.goodreads.com/list

7 - Our group bookshelves could also be helpful - https://www.goodreads.com/group/books...


message 5: by Sarah Elizabeth (last edited Jul 08, 2024 05:47AM) (new)

Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90920 comments Mod


★ There is no need to sign up for this challenge, simply send me your answers when tasks are posted ☺

Q: Can I attempt the tasks in any order?

A: All tasks will stay open until the end of the challenge, and you can answer them in any order ☺


Q: Are all the specific books guaranteed to be in the group? Like the ones for the cover challenges and the specific book clues challenges?

A: no, they're not always on the group x


message 6: by Bree (new)

Bree | 33 comments quick question, when trying to email you it says you cannot accept messages at the moment, is that normal?


message 7: by Sarah Elizabeth (last edited Jul 25, 2024 05:39AM) (new)

Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90920 comments Mod
Scores so far: July 2nd (view spoiler)


Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90920 comments Mod
Bree wrote: "quick question, when trying to email you it says you cannot accept messages at the moment, is that normal?"

No, that's not normal, I'll try to work out what's going on!


message 9: by Bree (new)

Bree | 33 comments Sarah Elizabeth wrote: "Bree wrote: "quick question, when trying to email you it says you cannot accept messages at the moment, is that normal?"

No, that's not normal, I'll try to work out what's going on!"


okay. thank you!


message 10: by Sarah Elizabeth (new)

Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90920 comments Mod
For some reason my settings had gotten changed to only accept messages from friends so I've changed it back to anyone. Hopefully that will solve the problem. Sorry! ☺


message 11: by Sarah Elizabeth (last edited Jul 14, 2024 06:22AM) (new)

Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90920 comments Mod
Scores so far: (Questions 1-14)

July 3rd - (view spoiler)

July 4th - (view spoiler)

July 5th - (view spoiler)

July 6th - (view spoiler)

July 7th - (view spoiler)

July 8th - (view spoiler)


message 12: by Sarah Elizabeth (new)

Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90920 comments Mod
Just because people are asking, I just wanted to let you all know that you can answer tasks as soon as they are posted, you don't have to wait until the correct day, and all tasks will be open until the end of the challenge ☺


message 13: by Sarah Elizabeth (last edited Jul 14, 2024 06:24AM) (new)

Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90920 comments Mod
Scores so far: (Questions 1-14)

July 9th - (view spoiler)

July 10th - (view spoiler)


message 14: by Sarah Elizabeth (new)

Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90920 comments Mod
Just a quick tip, for Task 13 you are looking at the number of ratings, not the average rating. So, for example Grounded (Paranormal Penny Nicols #1) by Sarah Hualde -

Has an average reating of 3.88, over 584 ratings.
For Task 13 you''ll need to be looking at this number in grey - the number of ratings x



message 15: by Melanie (new)

Melanie (lovebeingvegan) | 13891 comments Task 15 is one I think i know... but just can't remember! Hoping to come across it soon. 😩


message 16: by Sarah Elizabeth (last edited Jul 14, 2024 06:27AM) (new)

Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90920 comments Mod
Scores so far: (Questions 1-22)

July 11th - (view spoiler)

July 12th - (view spoiler)

July 13th - (view spoiler)


message 17: by Karen (new)

Karen Barber | 13279 comments Re the cover pictures - am I right in thinking the book may not have been a buddy read in the group?


message 18: by Melanie (new)

Melanie (lovebeingvegan) | 13891 comments Karen wrote: "Re the cover pictures - am I right in thinking the book may not have been a buddy read in the group?"

I was wondering the same thing....
Also curious if they have to be YA for the cover pictures....


message 19: by Jamie (new)

Jamie | 12271 comments I miss having hints for just earning half points lol. Frustrating covers...


message 20: by Sarah Elizabeth (new)

Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90920 comments Mod
Books haven't necessarily been read on the group unless it says that in the description. I got rid of all the old rules about books having a buddy read on the group or being YA a couple of years ago, because I was having issues with accidentally re-using books 😂

Jamie, I'll discuss with the other mods about hints because currently I haven't prepared any x


message 21: by Krystal (new)

Krystal Ayers | 5691 comments You only get 3 guesses for the task, correct?


message 22: by Sarah Elizabeth (new)

Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90920 comments Mod
Yes x


message 23: by Brandee (new)

Brandee | 1063 comments Sarah Elizabeth wrote: "Books haven't necessarily been read on the group unless it says that in the description. I got rid of all the old rules about books having a buddy read on the group or being YA a couple of years ag..."
would love some hints on those book cover ones :) So impressed to those who figured it out :)


message 24: by Sarah Elizabeth (new)

Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90920 comments Mod
I will now provide hints for people on the cover pieces tasks if they need them (including if you've already had your 3 guesses on a task). If you get the answer correct after asking for the hint, you'll get half the normal points. So #8 will be 4 points, and #15 will be 7 points.
You can request a hint by sending me a message ☺



message 25: by As You Wish (new)

As You Wish | 1864 comments Brandee wrote: "would love some hints on those book cover ones :) So impressed to those who figured it out :)..."

I've entirely given up on #8. I feel like Google image search used to be good but now it just gives me a bunch of ai returns with similar vibe to that artwork. Apparently an exact match doesn't exist! For #15 I'm looking at lists for books at Las Vegas because I think that's the reflection of a neon light. I also went to my library and skulked around the mystery section just based on the colour theme (no luck yet, hope you find it).


message 26: by Sarah Elizabeth (last edited Jul 18, 2024 12:42AM) (new)

Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90920 comments Mod
Scores so far: (Questions 1-22)

July 14th - (view spoiler)

July 16th - (view spoiler)

July 17th - (view spoiler)


message 27: by Sarah Elizabeth (last edited Jul 21, 2024 04:59AM) (new)

Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90920 comments Mod
Scores so far:

July 18th - (view spoiler)

July 19th - (view spoiler)

July 20th - (view spoiler)


message 28: by Sarah Elizabeth (new)

Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90920 comments Mod
Hints are now available for other tasks if anybody needs them x


message 29: by Danique (new)

Danique van Dijk (daniquevdijk_) | 7803 comments Mod
I’m so fed up with 15 but I want to find it without hints so badly 😭😭😭


message 30: by Sarah Elizabeth (last edited Jul 24, 2024 06:31AM) (new)

Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90920 comments Mod
Scores so far:

July 21st - (view spoiler)

July 22nd - (view spoiler)

July 23rd - (view spoiler)


message 31: by Sarah Elizabeth (last edited Jul 27, 2024 05:40AM) (new)

Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90920 comments Mod
Scores so far:


July 24th - (view spoiler)

July 25th - (view spoiler)


message 32: by Sarah Elizabeth (last edited Jul 28, 2024 03:16AM) (new)

Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90920 comments Mod
Scores so far:

July 26th - (view spoiler)

July 27th - (view spoiler)


message 33: by Jamie (new)

Jamie | 12271 comments AsYouWish is on the scores both as finished and working on it


message 34: by Sarah Elizabeth (new)

Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90920 comments Mod
Oops, sorry, not sure how I managed that 😂 I'll fix it, thank you x


message 35: by Sarah Elizabeth (last edited Jul 30, 2024 05:56AM) (new)

Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90920 comments Mod
Scores so far:

July 28th - (view spoiler)

July 29th - (view spoiler)


message 36: by Sarah Elizabeth (new)

Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90920 comments Mod
Just a reminder that there are only 46 hours to go ☺


message 37: by Sarah Elizabeth (new)

Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90920 comments Mod
24 hours to go ☺


message 38: by Danique (new)

Danique van Dijk (daniquevdijk_) | 7803 comments Mod
Ohh Sarah, my scores should be at completed for 22-30 instead of still working on it!


message 39: by Sarah Elizabeth (new)

Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90920 comments Mod
I know, I didn't move them there yet so that when you did answers for 15 and 20 I didn't forget to add those points to the last table 😂


message 40: by Danique (new)

Danique van Dijk (daniquevdijk_) | 7803 comments Mod
@Sarah lmao that’s really smart 🤣


message 41: by Sarah Elizabeth (last edited Jul 31, 2024 12:04AM) (new)

Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90920 comments Mod
July 30th (view spoiler)


message 42: by Sarah Elizabeth (new)

Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90920 comments Mod
Around 15 hours to go ☺


message 43: by Sarah Elizabeth (new)

Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90920 comments Mod
Final Scores:


__________|Q1-22|Q23|Q24|Q25|Q26|Q27|Q28|Q29|Q30||Tot
MaxPoints_|__253|_23|_24|_25|_26|_27|_28|_29|_30||465

Megan_____|__253|_23|_24|_25|_26|_27|_28|_29|_30||465★
Melanie___|__253|_23|_24|_25|_26|_27|_28|_29|_30||465★
Aly_______|__249|_23|_24|H12|_26|_27|_28|_29|_30||448
Danique___|__235|_23|_24|_25|_26|_27|_28|_29|_30||447
Erin______|__253|_23|H12|_25|H13|_27|_28|_29|_30||440
Brooke____|__238|_23|H12|_25|H13|_27|_28|H14|_30||410
Krystal___|__224|_23|H12|_25|H13|_27|_28|H14|_30||396
Tavia_____|__212|_23|H12|H12|_26|_27|_28|H14|_30||384
Brandee___|__211|_23|H12|_25|H13|_27|_28|H14|_30||383
Jamie_____|__220|_23|H12|H12|H13|_27|_28|H14|_30||379
Karen_____|__220|_23|H12|H12|H13|_27|_28|H14|_30||379
AsYouWish_|__219|_23|H12|H12|H13|_27|_28|H14|_30||378
Sharon____|__209|_23|H12|H12|H13|_27|_28|H14|_30||368
Jenn______|__130|_00|_00|_00|_00|_27|_00|_00|_30||187
Jackie____|__160|_23|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00||183
Riddhi____|__160|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00||160
Crystal___|__148|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00||148
Danielle__|__148|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00||148
Laura_____|__125|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00||125
Bree______|__123|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00||123
Saar______|___80|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00|_30||110
Angel_____|___97|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00||_97
Anshika___|___70|_00|_00|_25|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00||_95
Brittany__|___86|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00||_86
Courtney__|___81|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00||_81
Ellen_____|___39|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00||_39
Esther____|___28|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00||_28
Wolf______|____2|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00|_00||__2

1st place - Megan + Melanie
2nd place - Aly
3rd place - Danique
4th place - Erin



message 44: by Sarah Elizabeth (new)

Sarah Elizabeth (bookworm_sarah) | 90920 comments Mod
Answers are now posted here ☺ - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...


message 45: by Danique (new)

Danique van Dijk (daniquevdijk_) | 7803 comments Mod
It was a difficult one this time! But thanks for the challenge Sarah :)


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