Book Quest Q&A

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Alyana wrote: "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?"

Seems close enough! :)

[Alyana]

Thank you!

[Melissa]

Hello Ashley!
For this genre, does it have to be mystery thriller as one tag on the mpg? Or can mystery and thriller be separate tags for it to count for the bonus?

[Bernadette]

Melissa wrote: "Hello Ashley!
For this genre, does it have to be mystery thriller as one tag on the mpg? Or can mystery and thriller be separate tags for it to count for the bonus?"

I didn't even notice the "Thriller" part of the MPG - I was going with mystery only, which is probably not correct😬

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Melissa wrote: "Hello Ashley!
For this genre, does it have to be mystery thriller as one tag on the mpg? Or can mystery and thriller be separate tags for it to count for the bonus?"

Separate tags (either/or/both) is fine!

[Melissa]

Thanks! I just noticed that several of the books have mystery, thriller, and then a separate tag called "mystery thriller" which was a new one for me.

[Alyana]

Hello again, Ashley. I have a couple of questions for you.

1. Would you consider dating sites to be a type of social media site?
2. For the historical secrets task, does it need to be based on history or historical fiction, or would a hidden past also suffice?

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Alyana wrote: "Hello again, Ashley. I have a couple of questions for you.

1. Would you consider dating sites to be a type of social media site?
2. For the historical secrets task, does it need to be based on his..."

1. Yes.
2. I'm not I entirely understand your question, but as long as the "hidden past" involves uncovering something historically significant (generally or individually) or tied to a broader historical context, I think it would be fine.

[Sammy]

I never thought of dating sites as social media! Just read the perfect one for that, and it was soooooo much better than our current social media read 😂

[Alyana]

Ashley wrote: "Alyana wrote: "Hello again, Ashley. I have a couple of questions for you.

1. Would you consider dating sites to be a type of social media site?
2. For the historical secrets task, does it need to ..."

Sorry.. It's like someone has a really big secret and something happened that uncovered it.

[Alyana]

Ashley wrote: "Alyana wrote: "Hello again, Ashley. I have a couple of questions for you.

1. Would you consider dating sites to be a type of social media site?
2. For the historical secrets task, does it need to ..."

I was thinking about this book for the historical secrets task. But I'm not sure if I can use this.

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Alyana wrote: "Sorry.. It's like someone has a really big secret and something happened that uncovered it."

I'm inclined to say no, unless the secret is historical in nature.

[MN Lisa, Mistress of Mayhem with a Method]

For Theme Week: would an alien planet or their home "spaceship" qualify.

**Yes I realize this is a stretch, but it can't hurt to ask. :)

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

MN Lisa wrote: "For Theme Week: would an alien planet or their home "spaceship" qualify.

**Yes I realize this is a stretch, but it can't hurt to ask. :)"

No! Wait for Fantasy and Sci-Fi! :) :)

[MN Lisa, Mistress of Mayhem with a Method]

Ugh. I'm reading one for Uno and was hoping to substitute it out. Aliens are not my normal jam, but I'm listening to Hitchhiker's Guide and its great. I can always listen to the others in the series for Sci-Fi.

[MN Lisa, Mistress of Mayhem with a Method]

And Just cause I'm nosy....any idea when we will get the MPG for the next quarter? Having those in advance helped us plan some BR for future months. :)

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

MN Lisa wrote: "And Just cause I'm nosy....any idea when we will get the MPG for the next quarter? Having those in advance helped us plan some BR for future months. :)"

I'm working on it today, you should have updated sheets, etc by tonight!

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

🌟 Welcome to Quarter 2 of Book Quest Adventures! 🌟

📅 Monthly Theme: Adventure Awaits
This month, pack your bags, grab your compass, and prepare to get lost in the wild unknown—because the greatest stories are found off the beaten path!

Here are your reading tasks:
📖 Read a book set in an unexplored or remote location on Earth, such as a dense jungle, desert, or hidden island.
📖 Read a book about space exploration.
📖 Read a book featuring time travel.
📖 Read a book where someone climbs a mountain.
📖 Read a book set on an epic road trip.
📖 Read a book about exploring ancient ruins.
📖 Read a book featuring ocean voyages or sailing adventures.
📖 Read a survival story set in the wilderness.
📖 Read a quest-based story with clear missions or goals.
📖 Read an adventure involving extreme sports.

🎯 Bonus Genre: Fantasy
To earn extra points, choose books from the bonus genre of Fantasy! The following sub-genres are eligible: Epic Fantasy, High Fantasy, Fantasy Romance or Romantasy, YA or Young Adult Fantasy.

📚 Q2 Mini Challenge: Genre Swap
It’s time to step out of your comfort zone! For Q2, we challenge you to try something new. Pick a book from a genre you typically avoid or have never tried before. Just remember, it can’t be the same as the BONUS genre for that month.
Points: Earn 30 points for completing the book and sharing insights about your experience with the genre! (max 1 book per month, 3 per quarter)


Happy reading, adventurers! Let’s embrace the spirit of adventure together! 📚✨

[Sammy]

The Quarterly bonus isn't very useful for those of us who read a bit of everything. I don't avoid any genres!

Can we go for genres we don't read as often as others, even if we do actually read them, or do we have to sit that bonus out?

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Sammy wrote: "The Quarterly bonus isn't very useful for those of us who read a bit of everything. I don't avoid any genres!

Can we go for genres we don't read as often as others, even if we do actually read the..."

Accommodations for Omnilegent Readers

For participants who read widely and don’t necessarily avoid any genres, here are 3 accommodations to help you step outside your usual reading habits. Please note: You may only use one accommodation per month to ensure the challenge remains fresh and engaging!

1. Genre Frequency: Choose a genre you rarely read or a genre you really only read to complete a challenge.
(Example: If you read romance once or twice a year, this could be your genre swap!)

2. Subgenre Exploration: Choose a subgenre you haven’t tried before. I'll be lenient with this one, but think outside the box, and use Goodreads sometimes off-the-wall MPGs to your advantage.
(Example: If you read Horror but have never tried Bizarro Fiction, now’s your chance!)

3. Reader’s Choice with Justification: Choose any book you feel is outside your usual reading habits, as long as you can explain why it’s a stretch for you.
(Example: “I usually read fast-paced thrillers, so this slow-burn literary fiction novel is a big change for me!”)

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Also, I would like to point out that our upcoming April BOMs, The Priory of the Orange Tree and Crier’s War, are perfect fits for these challenge tasks!

The Priory of the Orange Tree
This epic fantasy novel is packed with adventure and can fit multiple tasks:

Read a book set in an unexplored or remote location: The story takes place in a richly imagined world with unique kingdoms, hidden cities, and mysterious landscapes.
Read a book featuring ocean voyages or sailing adventures: As I understand it, there are sea voyages and nautical elements that play a key role in the story.
Read a quest-based story with clear missions or goals: The characters embark on epic quests to save their world, with clear missions driving the plot.
Read a survival story set in the wilderness: Some characters face survival challenges in dangerous, uncharted territories.

Crier’s War
This YA fantasy with a sapphic romance and political intrigue also fits several tasks:

Read a book set in an unexplored or remote location: The story is set in a beautifully crafted world with unique settings, including grand estates and mysterious landscapes.
Read a quest-based story with clear missions or goals: The protagonists are driven by clear goals, including rebellion, revenge, and self-discovery.
Read a book about exploring ancient ruins: While not the main focus, there are elements of exploring the past and uncovering secrets.
Read a survival story set in the wilderness: Some scenes involve survival and navigating dangerous environments.

[Sammy]

I feel this is where my reading 600 books in a year lets me down. even my least usual genres have a few books to them 😆


I'll see if I have any unusual sub-genres in my tbr. Maybe the more obscure books have a higher chance of them!

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

a few is fine Sammy! you're reading volume can be taken into account! 😜😜

[Amanda]

Ashley, can I use dragon riding as an extreme sport?

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

seems very extreme, do the dragon riders compete for something? their lives? to win something?

[Amanda]

Ashley wrote: "seems very extreme, do the dragon riders compete for something? their lives? to win something?"

They compete in "aerial battles" according to the blurb

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

I approve

[Kat]

Ice hockey for extreme sport?

And can time travel be in the sense the book goes back and fourth from say 60s to now? I am just trying to be inventive with this one.

[Trisha]

would hiking the pacific crest trail be an extreme sport?

specifically, I'm looking at a group that goes missing/is hurt



or running (when it's to save your life/mental health?)

??

[Erin *Proud Book Hoarder*]

Ashley wrote: "Also, I would like to point out that our upcoming April BOMs, The Priory of the Orange Tree and Crier’s War, are perfect fits for these challenge tasks!

The Priory of the Orange Tree
This epic fa..."

That's helpful and didn't think of the BOM's, thank you

[Erin *Proud Book Hoarder*]

I rarely read anything sports related

Looked up extreme sports as I wasn't sure, sharing some examples if others find it helpful too when searching:

Earth
Skateboarding, Longboarding, Mountain Boarding, Sandboarding, Mountain Karting, Drifting, BMX, Motocross, FMX, Aggressive Inline Skating, Mountain Biking, Cross Country Mountain Biking, Caving, Slacklining, Abseiling, Rock Climbing, Free Climbing, Bouldering, Mountaineering, Parkour, Land kiting, Zorbing, Obstacle Course Racing, Ziplining, Tyrolean Traverse, Via Ferrata, Heli Biking, Backcountry Horse Riding, ATV Off Roading, Tree Top Ropes Course, Mountain Coaster, Mountain Luge, Orienteering, Canyoning, Gorge Walking, Pump Track, Off Road E-Bikes, Pole Vaulting, Fierste Ljepper

Water
Surfing, Waterskiing, Body Boarding, Wakeboarding, Kitesurfing, Kiteboarding, Windsurfing, Cave diving, Flowboarding, Paddle surfing / Stand up paddling, Kayaking, Cliff Jumping, Coasteering, Scuba Diving, Knee Boarding, White Water Rafting, Skim Boarding, Jet Skiing, Flyboarding/Jetboarding, Jet Boating, Free Diving, Sailing, Sub Wing

Snow and Ice
Snowboarding, Skiing, Ice Climbing, Snowmobiling, Snow Kiting, Monoskiing, Snowblading, Heli Skiing, Glacier Trekking, Ski Touring, Ice Driving, Sledding/Tobogganing, Snow Tubing, Winter Mountaineering, Luge, Cross Country Skiing, Snow Shoeing, Dog Sledding


Air
Base Jumping, Sky Diving, Wing Suiting, Bungee Jumping, Highlining, Hang Gliding, Paragliding, Micro Lighting, Canyon Swing, Sling Shot, Giant Swing

https://www.extremeinternational.com/...

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Kat wrote: "Ice hockey for extreme sport?

And can time travel be in the sense the book goes back and fourth from say 60s to now? I am just trying to be inventive with this one."

Yes-ish (I'll allow it)
Yes

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Trisha wrote: "would hiking the pacific crest trail be an extreme sport?

specifically, I'm looking at a group that goes missing/is hurt



or running (when it's to save your life/me..."

Hiking, yes.
Running, maybe - if you can make a case as to why it was extreme, like they run in the desert, lol

[Erin *Proud Book Hoarder*]

I read this before, not doing this time, but it's a good book and is involving White water rafting / Thriller Mystery - The River at Night

[Sammy]

For the survival in wilderness task, would a survival guide by Bear Grylls be acceptable? It's less story, more advice, but does allow for the quarterly task as how-to guides aren't one of my more common reads 😁

ETA: He does add anecdotes and such about his own survival in the wilderness, if that helps.

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Sammy wrote: "For the survival in wilderness task, would a survival guide by Bear Grylls be acceptable? It's less story, more advice, but does allow for the quarterly task as how-to guides aren't ..."

Yes!

[Sammy]

Awesome, thanks!

[Trisha]

Ashley wrote: "Trisha wrote: "would hiking the pacific crest trail be an extreme sport?

specifically, I'm looking at a group that goes missing/is hurt



or running (when it's to sa..."

Okay! thank you!!

[Alyana]

Would you accept for the ancient ruins task?

Here are some books I've found so far, are they acceptable?

Read a book set in an unexplored or remote location on Earth, such as a dense jungle, desert, or hidden island.


Read a book where someone climbs a mountain.


Read a book about space exploration.


Read a book featuring ocean voyages or sailing adventures.


Read a survival story set in the wilderness.


adventure involving extreme sports.


Epic Road trip


Time Travel


Read a quest-based story with clear missions or goals.

[Robin (Saturndoo)]

Sammy wrote: "I feel this is where my reading 600 books in a year lets me down. even my least usual genres have a few books to them 😆


I'll see if I have any unusual sub-genres in my tbr. Maybe the more obscure..."

YES, me too! I read almost 1000 books a year so there's not much that I don't read or haven't read.

Also, I rely almost 100% on the library and they don't always have available some of the sub-genres etc--or there's super long hold/ wait lists.

I'm probably going to have skip the quarterly bonuses this time around.

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Alyana wrote: "Would you accept for the ancient ruins task?

Here are some books I've found so far, are they acceptable?

Read a book set in ..."

Alyana, you don't have to confirm every book with me, unless you have a specific question about its justification. Your books look fine to me at first glance.

[Kat]

Could this count for remote?

Remembering Sarah

Or
Nobody But Us



Even If We Break
a survival story set in the wilderness.?


A Thousand Broken Pieces
Road trip?

[Melissa]

Question for “a lie with major consequences “
Into the Blizzard is a true account of a ship that runs into a reef and calls out for help. 3 ships come and several of the people aboard those rescue ships die. Come to find out, the original ship was never really in danger. So what the captain said wasn’t true, but it wasn’t a deliberate lie (or was it?)

Would that count? :)

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Kat wrote: "Could this count for remote?

Remembering Sarah

Or
Nobody But Us



Even If We Break
a survival story set in the wilderness.?


[book:A Thousand Bro..."

If you think it works, then add your justification in your SS and go!

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Melissa wrote: "Question for “a lie with major consequences “
Into the Blizzard is a true account of a ship that runs into a reef and calls out for help. 3 ships come and several of the people aboard those rescue ..."

Seems so! :)

[Melissa]

Thanks Ashley!!
Last question for March!
For us nonfiction folks, would you count true crime for mystery/ thriller?

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

No, not for the bonus genre. You separate or keep the Mystery/Thriller together, though.

[Melissa]

Thanks :)

[Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆]

If a book is to new for goodreads to show MPG's is Amazon having it listed as fantasy enough to be able to count as fantasy for this month?

[Ashley, The Tipsy Challenger]

Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆ wrote: "If a book is to new for goodreads to show MPG's is Amazon having it listed as fantasy enough to be able to count as fantasy for this month?"

Yes.

If you're referring to The Alpha Winter's Mate : A Cold-Hearted Gay Werewolf Romance Novel, Amazon shows:
#3,173 in LGBTQ+ Fantasy (Kindle Store)
#11,396 in Paranormal Werewolves & Shifters Romance

This is acceptable. :)