2025: (Impossible) Solar System Challenge

[C]

Okay, thanks, since there are different rules based on the type of challenge, I wanted to double check! And since the point system allows for decimals, we can use graphic novels that calculate lower than 100 pages?

[Erin *Proud Book Hoarder*]

C wrote: "Okay, thanks, since there are different rules based on the type of challenge, I wanted to double check! And since the point system allows for decimals, we can use graphic novels that calculate lowe..."

I tested a novella for the quarterly challenge and it gave zero points when under 100 pages, so don't think so. The first post in this thread she mentioned in this thread says the points start at 100 and up

[C]

Ah, I saw .01 per page, so that equated in my mind that under 100 could be possible. But you're right, the spreadsheet is rounding to whole numbers. I mean, I guess if it's a book that's useful for bonuses, taking 0 points for page count might be worth it lol. I'm just trying to make sure I don't mess up and lose the time making corrections.

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

All books must be at least 100 pages long

[C]

Thanks for confirming, Ashley!

[Erin *Proud Book Hoarder*]

Ashley wrote: "All books must be at least 100 pages long"

The reason I had not been sure about that at first is because one of the quarterly tasks bonuses is "Kindle Single or short novella" - every Kindle Single I have seen is under 100 pages. I'm sure there may be slightly longer ones out there somewhere. I had tracked the singles for a few years wanting to get through a few of them as they are all short stories. I know we could all find a general novella over 100 pages long though, the singles thing threw me off and had me double-check at first.

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* wrote: "Ashley wrote: "All books must be at least 100 pages long"

The reason I had not been sure about that at first is because one of the quarterly tasks bonuses is "Kindle Single or short novella" - eve..."

Just for reference, in case anyone else is confused: From the ABC Challenge Rules:

📚 Standard Challenge Rules are SUSPENDED for this challenge.
This means you have more flexibility in choosing books to fulfill the prompts, including shorter page counts, graphic novels, etc. HOWEVER, be aware that if you use a book in this challenge that doesn't meet the Standard Challenge Rules, you won't be able to use that same book for other group challenges that do require adherence to the Standard Challenge Rules.

[ilovebakedgoods (Teresa), Bibliotherapist]

Question about duplicating books - for each set of tasks (each constellation/planet), it says you can get the bonus if you do not duplicate any books within that set. Does that mean we can get the bonus if we duplicate books in two different sets?

Example (hypothetical): I don't duplicate any books in SUN, but one of my books from SUN is also used for MOON -- do I still get to claim the "no duplicate" bonus in the SUN section? (And same in MOON if no duplicates exist within that set)

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Yes! You wouldn't be able to claim the Entire challenge duplication bonus, but if you are strategic about the other, you can claim the set bonus

[ilovebakedgoods (Teresa), Bibliotherapist]

Ashley wrote: "Yes! You wouldn't be able to claim the Entire challenge duplication bonus, but if you are strategic about the other, you can claim the set bonus"

Nice! I didn't even scroll to the bottom of the sheet to see the entire challenge bonus :D

[Jessica]

Hi Ashley, would you be able to give some examples of what you mean by 'associated with the word ____.' Could it be that the word is found in the text?

[Ms. B]

Is this a competitive or individual challenge? Thanks!

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Jessica wrote: "Hi Ashley, would you be able to give some examples of what you mean by 'associated with the word ____.' Could it be that the word is found in the text?"

Jessica, this was covered earlier, but I'll link to the comment, since I'm sure it's been buried: answer

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Ms. B wrote: "Is this a competitive or individual challenge? Thanks!"

This challenge is multifaceted. While it offers a competitive individual aspect, you're not obligated to compete with others—you can simply compete with yourself.

You might challenge yourself to read a unique book for each task, avoiding duplications. If that's not feasible for you, consider aiming to duplicate books only outside the sets to claim the bonus. Alternatively, you could focus on Buddy Reads for extra points or trying to earn the multi-challenge bonuses, allowing you to stay competitive with more prolific readers. The beauty of this challenge lies in its flexibility—whatever approach works best for you is perfectly valid!

[Jenny]

Ashley, just to be sure, the winner gets a trip to the Moon or Mars, right?

[Bernadette]

Jenny wrote: "Ashley, just to be sure, the winner gets a trip to the Moon or Mars, right?"

🤣🤣🤣

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Jenny wrote: "Ashley, just to be sure, the winner gets a trip to the Moon or Mars, right?"

Obviously. 😄😂🤣

[Jenny]

Yay! Looking for all the bonus points now...

[C]

For the list tasks, if we have a book that fits, can we add it to the list and use it? Or must the book already be on the list?

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

I would prefer that you didn't make a habit of doing that, but if you would have done it without the challenge, and it's clearly a book that should be included, then I won't stop you!

[C]

Ashley wrote: "I would prefer that you didn't make a habit of doing that, but if you would have done it without the challenge, and it's clearly a book that should be included, then I won't stop you!"

Okay, thanks! I usually don't do much with lists, but when I run over a list where I'm like "why isn't X book on there???" I'll add it. I very much question my accuracy when I'm adding books because I'm sure somehow they don't fit lol. I read lesser known books too, so I like repping those authors since it may introduce more readers to them.

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

C wrote: "Okay, thanks! I usually don't do much with lists, but when I run over a list where I'm like "why isn't X book on there???" I'll add it. I very much question my accuracy when I'm adding books because I'm sure somehow they don't fit lol. I read lesser known books too, so I like repping those authors since it may introduce more readers to them."

Totally valid. :)

[Bernadette]

Ashley - two questions:

1. I just want to confirm that for the TITLE tasks, the word needs to be in the title or series, not in the book.

2. Can the monthly and quarterly challenge bonus points be earned without actually participating in the monthly and quarterly challenge? Maybe just by checking the list? I thought we actually needed to sign up for the monthly & quarterly challenges to get the bonus points, but I just wanted to confirm.

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

1. yes, title means title, those tasks should specifically say where you can locate it, so if there's one in particular I left accidentally vague, let me know.
2. yes, you have to sign up and participate

[Bernadette]

Ashley wrote: "1. yes, title means title, those tasks should specifically say where you can locate it, so if there's one in particular I left accidentally vague, let me know.
2. yes, you have to sign up and parti..."

Thanks, that what I thought - I think I've seen different interpretations of both so I just want to make sure.

[Sammy]

No lion cover task this year, which is the one I struggled with most the past couple of years...

Naturally, I now have a lion cover book in my tbr, because that is how my life goes. 😆

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

oh course

[C]

So many feels on that, Sammy. Every time I read a book with a genre or character or title word I don't read as much, I'm always like, well, now a challenge task will come up needing this. :D

[Teddie]

Kind of like how your hair NEVER looks as good as the day you are planning to chop it all off.

And I recently read a book with "defenestrate" on the first page and was like Now? Now I find a book with that bloody word and can't get credit for it anywhere?? :)

[Erin *Proud Book Hoarder*]

Teddie wrote: "Kind of like how your hair NEVER looks as good as the day you are planning to chop it all off.

And I recently read a book with "defenestrate" on the first page and was like Now? Now I find a book ..."

Or those rare times you do a quick grocery trip and didn't have to put in any effort, look like crap, and run into someone you know or someone who wants to talk to you

[Teddie]

"Or those rare times you do a quick grocery trip and didn't have to put in any effort, look like crap, and run into someone you know or someone who wants to talk to you."

"How ARE you? I swear, I do actually shower frequently." :D

[Erin *Proud Book Hoarder*]

Teddie wrote: ""How ARE you? I swear, I do actually shower frequently." :D
."

🤣

And I'm sure every woman is familiar with the planned vacation you've been excited for months in advance with friends or family, only to start getting sick or "hormonal" right before

[Teddie]

omg yes!! lol

And I don't know whether it is just my family that causes this, but I inevitably get a pimple the day before every family holiday, where pictures to be immortalized and shared for future generations, are taken.

[Erin *Proud Book Hoarder*]

Teddie wrote: "omg yes!! lol

And I don't know whether it is just my family that causes this, but I inevitably get a pimple the day before every family holiday, where pictures to be immortalized and shared for fu..."

Yep, yep, or a big work social event that happens once a year or if the big bosses come down, this has been known to happen too.

Ah, life.

[Sammy]

Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* wrote: "Teddie wrote: ""How ARE you? I swear, I do actually shower frequently." :D
."

🤣

And I'm sure every woman is familiar with the planned vacation you've been excited for months in advance with frien..."

every. single. time! 😆

[Sammy]

Teddie wrote: "Kind of like how your hair NEVER looks as good as the day you are planning to chop it all off.

And I recently read a book with "defenestrate" on the first page and was like Now? Now I find a book ..."

My new book tracker (thank you Ashley!!) has a checkbox I can tick every time I come across defenestrate. 😂

That one is alllllll sonia's fault!

[Teddie]

Perfection! Well, you can add The Spellshop to your list!

[Jayne]

Signed up!
This looks amazing - what a lot of thought and work has been put in. I think it will take a bit of looking at to sort my way through it all!

[C]

Erin *Proud Book Hoarder* wrote: "Teddie wrote: ""How ARE you? I swear, I do actually shower frequently." :D
."

🤣

And I'm sure every woman is familiar with the planned vacation you've been excited for months in advance with frien..."

Lol, do not even put that in the universe! I'm going to Disney World next month lol!!

[Sammy]

Teddie wrote: "Perfection! Well, you can add The Spellshop to your list!"

Teehee, yes, I have that one! Read it as a BOM last year. A good, easy re-read for the task if it's ever needed though 😁

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Jayne wrote: "Signed up!
This looks amazing - what a lot of thought and work has been put in. I think it will take a bit of looking at to sort my way through it all!"

SS made!

[Jayne]

Thank you!
Quick question. With the buddy reads, can you put them in a different month as long as you read them in the month they are for?
For example, can I put The Last House Guest in M for Mercury, as long as I read and participate in the buddy read in January?

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Yes, what task you use doesn't matter!

[Jayne]

Thanks!

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Let's talk about "The Sun"! What books are you reading and trying to fit in this section?

I've done a couple, including Still the Sun for Read a book with "SUN" in the book OR series title.

Have you found any books for any of the more challenging tasks, like "Read a book with the word "ULTRAVIOLET" in the text."

[C]

I haven't stumbled over a book with ULTRAVIOLET yet. I'm kinda guessing that prompt won't happen lol. I've yet to start my book for SUN in the title, but I should be close. I'm probably also going to miss the listopia task; those are hard for me since I haven't found a way to cross-reference books on my tbr to books on the list to find matches, so that's very hunt and peck. The weird thing is I know I've found a tool like that for comparing my list against another member's, so why it isn't a thing for listopias is beyond me lol.

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

C wrote: "I haven't stumbled over a book with ULTRAVIOLET yet. I'm kinda guessing that prompt won't happen lol. I've yet to start my book for SUN in the title, but I should be close. I'm probably also going ..."

The most efficient way I've found is to vote for a book on the list. When you are on a book (you've read or plan to read) page, if you scroll to the bottom, you can see lists that the book is on. If you click the link to show you all of them, there will be a little green check next to lists you've voted on. It's not perfect, but it does help if the book is more obscure or farther down the list than is easily browsable.

[Erin *Proud Book Hoarder*]

Ashley wrote: "

Let's talk about "The Sun"! What books are you reading and trying to fit in this section?

I've done a couple, including Still the Sun for Read a book with "SUN" in the book OR s..."

I do a lot of pre-planning. Sometimes I change throughout the year, of course. I don't plan to finish the full "Sun" in one go, but of course do in January for the January bonus if possible match-up.

I admit Ultraviolet was harder, did find in a book/series I planned to read in January anyway, Spiked, so lucked out there.

[Teddie]

If it helps anyone, the book I'm reading for ultraviolet is

I've got a few more sun books I should be finishing this month, but the rest will have to happen in later months :)

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Teddie wrote: "If it helps anyone, the book I'm reading for ultraviolet is

I've got a few more sun books I should be finishing this month, but the rest will have to happen i..."

And a nice page count too! Good find Teddie!