Book Quest Q&A

[Karen ♐]

For Feb tasks:

Would multiple generations of a family be 2 or does it need to be more?

[Sammy]

Also about feb family tasks...

Do they need to be a traditional family (related by blood) for the family bond task, or can it be a found family?

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Sammy wrote: "Also about feb family tasks...

Do they need to be a traditional family (related by blood) for the family bond task, or can it be a found family?"

Any family is fine by me.

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Karen ♐ wrote: "For Feb tasks:

Would multiple generations of a family be 2 or does it need to be more?"

Since "multiple generations" typically include grandparents, parents, children, and sometimes great-grandchildren, 2 is acceptable if you're referring to say Grandparents and their kids.

For example, a family gathering with individuals from ages 5 to 85 would represent multiple generations.

[Sammy]

Awesome, thanks.

[Trisha]

Hello! checking to see if these books would work for a February task:

Task: Read a book about love between humans and animals.

Book possibilities:
- synopsis says it's a "selkie wife" re-telling. If there is, in fact, a Selkie in the story that the MC loves, would this work?

or

- about a racing horse. one storyline is about the one who raised from a foal into a racer

Just wanted to check! Thanks!

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

both yes

[Trisha]

Thank you!!

[Melissa]

Question: Wuthering Heights - definitely as childhood - adult relationships, however my daughter says it's not exactly celebratory.....
Would it count for the mini?

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Melissa wrote: "Question: Wuthering Heights - definitely as childhood - adult relationships, however my daughter says it's not exactly celebratory.....
Would it count for the mini?"

Melissa, which mini are you referring to?

[Melissa]

• Week 2 (February 12-18): Books About Friendship 🤝
Celebrate the bonds that matter! Choose books that explore the beauty and complexity of friendship, from childhood pals to lifelong companions.

[Iliana]

Hey Ashley,
Can a book qualify for love across cultures if it is a book about a human and a hellhound. Im thinking of this book, On A Rift's Edge.

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

oh! hah! Wuthering Heights, eh? I guess it fits the Complexity part... I'll allow it

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Iliana, let's not cross species for that task, cultures only. However, you could certainly use it next month for love between humans and animals, if indeed there is love ....

[Melissa]

Ashley wrote: "oh! hah! Wuthering Heights, eh? I guess it fits the Complexity part... I'll allow it"
Thanks!
She'll be so happy that I will finally read it!!

[Teddie]

For the Feb task: Read a book about love across cultures

I'm looking at Part of Your World where the characters are from an urban culture and a small town culture - will this work?

thanks!

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Teddie wrote: "For the Feb task: Read a book about love across cultures

I'm looking at Part of Your World where the characters are from an urban culture and a small town culture - will this work?..."

Hmmm, I like this idea. Yes.

[Kat]

If my library copy comes in I can do this too!

[Teddie]

Ashley wrote: "Teddie wrote: "For the Feb task: Read a book about love across cultures

I'm looking at Part of Your World where the characters are from an urban culture and a small town culture - ..."

Awesome - thank you!

[Jessica]

Hi Ashley, I don't know if you can figure out what's happening for line 39 and 41 (Msgeo's books). 41 is giving 3 points when it should be 18, and 39 is giving 13 when it should be 18.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...

[Jessica]

Also, Week 2 (February 12-18): Books About Friendship 🤝 am I right that only books read between 12th-18th would be eligible for this bonus, or is it the whole month?

[Kat]

Jessica wrote: "Also, Week 2 (February 12-18): Books About Friendship 🤝 am I right that only books read between 12th-18th would be eligible for this bonus, or is it the whole month?"

Only that week

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Jessica wrote: "Hi Ashley, I don't know if you can figure out what's happening for line 39 and 41 (Msgeo's books). 41 is giving 3 points when it should be 18, and 39 is giving 13 when it should be 18.

https://doc..."

Go have a look now, it's showing points different from what you said, but I think it's correct now.

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Jessica wrote: "Also, Week 2 (February 12-18): Books About Friendship 🤝 am I right that only books read between 12th-18th would be eligible for this bonus, or is it the whole month?"

Yes, books FINISHED February 12-18th only

[Trisha]

From team Chapter Champions - we have a teammate we haven't heard from since the 22nd of January - almost 3 weeks.

We've message and haven't heard back. I wasn't sure what we should do and wanted to check!

Thx!

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Trisha wrote: "From team Chapter Champions - we have a teammate we haven't heard from since the 22nd of January - almost 3 weeks.

We've message and haven't heard back. I wasn't sure what we should do and wanted ..."

Will see if I can contact, and then find you a player

[Trisha]

Ashley wrote: "Trisha wrote: "From team Chapter Champions - we have a teammate we haven't heard from since the 22nd of January - almost 3 weeks.

We've message and haven't heard back. I wasn't sure what we should..."

We just heard back from Jenny today! She was sick but is feeling better now! Yay!

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

👍👍

[Janeylou]

For the different countries bonus next month , i know we cant use same country more than once but is that per person , not team .
Im presuming we could all read one in Austrailia ( none of us live there)

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

per person

[Tianna]

this might be a silly question or already answered, but the book has to be started and finished the same month right?

[Sammy]

Here was me getting all excited that there were quesions about next month's bonus, thinking it meant the tasks had been released. Guess I need to look into that mythical "patience" thing again... 😆

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

The book only has to be started after the beginning of the challenge.

If you started a book on Jan 8 and didn't finish until Mar 5, you would use the book in March.

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Soon Sammy!

[Kat]

For humans and animals prompt. Can a shapeshifter count

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

yea

[Kat]

Ashley wrote: "yea"

Thanks

[MN Lisa, Mistress of Mayhem with a Method]

Not to be a pain, but I'm a hard core reading planner....any idea when we will get the tasks for March?

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Yes! I planned today, but I got behind, so tomorrow!

[MN Lisa, Mistress of Mayhem with a Method]

Great. Thanks!

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

🌟 March Book Quest: Secrets and Lies! 🌟

Welcome to March, adventurers! This month, we’re diving into the shadowy world of Secrets and Lies—where mysteries unravel, truths are hidden, and nothing is as it seems. Get ready for twists, turns, and thrilling revelations as we explore the darker side of storytelling.

📅 Monthly Theme: Secrets and Lies
This month, challenge yourself with books that keep you guessing. Here are your reading tasks:

📖 Read a book that involves a significant secret that changes the course of the story.
📖 Read a book with an unreliable narrator.
📖 Read a book where a character has a hidden identity.
📖 Read a book featuring government conspiracy.
📖 Read a book about keeping family secrets.
📖 Read a book where lies lead to major consequences.
📖 Read a book with plot twists and surprises.
📖 Read a book about uncovering historical secrets.
📖 Read a book featuring espionage or spies.
📖 Read a book where social media secrets are exposed.

🎯 Bonus Genre: Mystery/Thriller
To earn extra points, choose books from the bonus genre of Mystery/Thriller!

🌍 Themed Reading Week: Books Set in Different Countries
From March 19-25, embark on a literary journey around the world! Read books set in diverse locations to immerse yourself in different cultures and perspectives.

📌 How It Works:
> Read books that fit the Books Set in Different Countries theme.
> Earn 15 points for each book read during the themed week.


Important Announcement for Teams
As I was updating spreadsheets, I noticed a few teams have members who haven’t read anything this month. I’m happy to help find replacement players for missing members, but I can’t keep track of everyone on my own. If your team is missing a member and you’ve tried to contact them without success, please let me know ASAP so I can find you a replacement.

For teams that have a period of time where a replacement can’t be found, I’m allowing MOD books to keep the team afloat. This ensures your team stays active and competitive while we work on filling the gap.


Happy reading, adventurers! Let’s uncover the mysteries and lies hidden within the pages of our books this March. 📖✨

[Jessica]

Hi Ashley! For Week 3 bonus, you said 'Each book should represent a unique country'. Can we still use books where characters are travelling through multiple countries, none of them being our own?

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Yes, that's fine, but you'll need to choose 1 country per book

[Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆]

Just double checking.
It's okay if a significant amount of time is spent in a country, without it being over 50% of the book?

I have a couple that a big chunk of the book is set in a different country....but I haven't checked to see if it's more than 50%. I don't want to spoil the story while scanning to see the %.
btw, none of the book is set in my country.

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆ wrote: "Just double checking.
It's okay if a significant amount of time is spent in a country, without it being over 50% of the book?

I have a couple that a big chunk of the book is set in a different cou..."

I'm not going to put a number on the amount of time spent in a country. I would ask that you use your judgment. Obviously, the characters "flying over" or "passing through" a country, isn't really enough, but if they spend any amount of plot time there, you can use it.

[Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆]

Thank you

[Shandrea]

What is an 'unreliable narrator"?

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

An unreliable narrator is a storytelling device in which the narrator's credibility is compromised, either intentionally or unintentionally. This type of narrator may provide misleading, biased, or false information, leading readers or viewers to question the accuracy of the story being told. The unreliability can stem from various factors, such as:

☆ Personal Bias: The narrator may have a skewed perspective due to their beliefs, emotions, or experiences.
☆ Mental Instability: The narrator might be suffering from a psychological condition, such as delusions or memory loss, which distorts their perception of reality.
☆ Lack of Knowledge: The narrator may be ignorant or misinformed about certain events or details.
☆ Deception: The narrator could intentionally lie or withhold information to manipulate the audience or other characters.
☆ Immaturity or Naivety: A young or inexperienced narrator might misinterpret events due to their limited understanding of the world.

Here is a Goodreads list to get you started on ideas: Books with Unreliable Narrators

[Shandrea]

Oh okay, thank you! :)

[Alyana]

Hi Ashley, for the government conspiracy task. My book has themes of government corruption, cronyism, and the abuse of power, would you consider that as related to government conspiracy?