Play Book Tag discussion
2025 Activities and Challenges
>
Play Harder Sign Up
Cora wrote: "I would like to sign up."1. A travel book
2. A book over 500 pages
3. A book that fits a music or musician tag
4. Read a book with a paranormal element like a werewolf, witch, zombie, vampire, etc.
5. A book featuring a detective story from any Golden Age of Detective Fiction
6. A book set in South America
7. An environmental book
8. Read a Pulitzer Prize winner.
9. A book involving a father, fatherhood or Father’s Day.
10. Find your most read author. Read a new book by that author. If you have read everything by that author, use your next most read author.
11. Book with a dog on the cover.
12. A book with a compass direction in the title
Rachel N. wrote: "Sign me up please."1. A book with a nonhuman narrator (animal, alien, monster, AI)
2. A book where the main character has a pet.
3. Read a cookbook or a book focused on cooking/food
4. A book that fits last month’s PBT tag
5. A book in a genre you rarely read
6. A book primarily set in, on, or near the ocean
7. Read a graphic novel
8. A book about marriage
9. A book in which one of the characters is a real historical person
10. Read a book where a character is on a quest
11. A book featuring a queen
12. Read a book written by an author who’s last name begins with the letter ‘Z’
Jen wrote: "Me, me!"1. Read a book set in a country with a coast on the Mediterranean Sea
2. Read a book about the closest sports franchise to where you live. Sport of your choice.
3. Read a book that challenges you.
4. Read a book written by an author that shares your initials.
5. A book with a setting or plot that includes a theatrical performance
6. Re-read the first book you remember reading that you thought was an adult book (as opposed to a childrens book)
7. A book set somewhere you would like to visit
8. A book featuring a love story
9. Read a book that has a subtitle
10. A book where the main character has a pet.
11. A book that fits “hip, hippy or hipster.”
12. Read a book with the name of a place in the title
Jen K wrote: "I would like to join please."1. A book primarily set in, on, or near the ocean
2. A book involving archeology or an archeologist
3. A book featuring a queen
4. Read a book that won the National Book Award
5. Read a book that was turned into a mini series
6. Read a nonfiction book about or set in the Middle East.
7. Read a book from the 2024 Play Book Tag Top Ten list.
8. A novel set during the Ancient Roman Empire
9. A book with a main character that's a lawyer
10. A book involving finance
11. A book that involves a disability"
12. Read a book with the name of a month in the title the month you read it. January read in January, etc.
Michelle H wrote: "Yes please…sign me up."1. Read a book that challenges you.
2. A book with the word 'book' in title
3. Read 2 books, one fiction, one nonfiction, that have something in common
4. A book involving a father, fatherhood or Father’s Day.
5. A book by a BIPOC author.
6. Read a book featuring a current or historical person you admire.
7. A book with a day of the week in the title
8. A book you have always intended to read but never gotten around to it
9. A book set in a country with a Knights Templar castle or cathedral located in it with at least 5 tags for the country.
10. Read a book that was published posthumously
11. Read a book set in the Southern Hemisphere
12, Read a book that fits any of this year's tags so far
Yes, Please ... Sign me up for this challenge!
Ellen wrote: "Sign me up, please. Thanks!"1. Read a book with a paranormal element like a werewolf, witch, zombie, vampire, etc.
2. Read a book from the 2024 Play Book Tag Top Ten list.
3. Read a One Hit Wonder (author who published only one successful book)
4. Reread a chapter book that you originally read under the age of 18.
5. Read a book set in a National Park
6. Read a classic
7. Read a book by an author you've been meaning to try, but never have read before
8. A book set on a spaceship
9. Read a book that won the Bram Stoker Award.
10. A book that involves genetics, heredity, or inheritance
11. A book written by an Indigenous author
12. Read a book that has been translated to English
Patty wrote: "Sign me up please"1. Read a classic
2. Read a book that has been tagged dnf at least 1000x
3. A book set in a nation, territory, or commonwealth whose predominant language is Spanish
4. Read a book who's author's initials appear in the phrase: PLAY BOOK TAG (letters may be used only as often as they appear in the phrase)
5. Read a book you’ve already read before.
6. Read a book that won the National Book Award
7. Read a book where a letter is important to the plot
8. Read a book by an author you've been meaning to try, but never have read before
9. A book about forgery or a forgery or counterfeit
10. Read a book that matches the monthly tag from last year for the month we are currently in. For example, in January, reading a book tagged Historical Mystery.
11. Read a cultural book
12. Read a book that won the Bram Stoker Award.
Kate wrote: "I’d like to join please! Sounds fun!"1. Read a book that won the National Book Award
2. The cover displays an object that starts with P, B, or T
3. Read a classic
4. A book with footnotes
5. A book with an unreliable narrator
6. A book with a day of the week in the title
7. A book with a politics tag
8. Read one of your top ten shortest books on your tbr.
9. Read a with points of view from more than one character
10. A book that involves a disability"
11. Read a book that's been on your TBR for longer than a year
12. Draw a random tarot card and read a book with a title that has to do with the card. Could either be literal i.e. if you drew The Magician, read The Magicians by Lev Grossman; OR pick any imagery from the card to find in a book title, i.e. if you drew the 3 of Swords you could read Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad because the 3 of Swords features a heart. If people don't own any tarot decks there are a number of free random generators like this one: https://www.dailytarotdraw.com/cards#...
Nicole wrote: "Please sign me up, thanks Anita! :)"1. Read a book featuring one of your hobbies. For example tennis or knitting or reading.
2. A book with a title containing all the vowels (A, E, I, O, U)
3. A book set in a castle
4. A book that is a contemporary romance
5. A book involving evolution, revolution or change
6. A short story collection or anthology
7. Read a book that fits a tag that was nominated in 2024 but didn't win the popular vote. Must be tagged at least 5 times with the tag you pick.
8. A book featuring a story about a grandparent
9. Book with a dog on the cover.
10. Read a book set before 1900
11. Read a book with the character(s) name in the title.
12. Read a book by a debut author
Jgrace wrote: "I'm late to the party, but please sign me up, Anita."1. A book set in Africa
2. Read a book by a "new to you" author
3. A book fully or partially set in the Arctic or Antarctic
4. A character who is an alien (or might be one)
5. A book that involves the mind, brain, or neuroscience
6. Read a book that won the Goodreads choice award, any year and any category counts
7. A book by an author born in Asia
8. Read a book related to a culture other than your own.
9. A book related to or featuring the game of baseball
10. Read a book about or set in Eqypt.
11. A book set in New York
12. Read a book you’ve borrowed from a friend.
Book Concierge wrote: "Yes, Please ... Sign me up for this challenge!"1. Read a book of non-fiction related to history
2. Book with a bird on the cover.
3. A book set in a city or town starting with the letter P, B or T
4. Read a book that matches the monthly tag from last year for the month we are currently in. For example, in January, reading a book tagged Historical Mystery.
5. A travel book
6. A book featuring a Christmas romance
7. Read a book with a title that contains all the letters of your first name.
8. Read the oldest book on your tbr (this could be on Goodreads, book you remember owning the longest)
9. Read a book that has been tagged dnf at least 1000x
10. Read a book that's new to you and that a PBT member has on their top ten list of 2024
11. Read a book in which one of the characters is a real historical person
12. Read a book with the author's first name is the same as your first name.
Does everyone who signed up so far have a list? Let me know if you don't please!
Anita - I hope you generated a list for yourself! Join the fun!
I am also in. These lists all look like fun and I can't wait for my own.
Linda C wrote: "I'm in also. Would love a list."1. Post three to five books choices in this thread and read the first one someone else picks for you
2. A book involving archeology or an archeologist
3. Read a book with a title where all the words begin with the same letter (3 word minimum)
4. Listen to an audiobook
5. Read a book that was reviewed in 2024 and given 5 stars in PBT's Other Books Discussion
6. A book with the word “history” in the title
7. A book that someone else in the group put on their Top 10 Reads of 2024 list
8. A book set in a castle
9. A book with a geometric shape in title
10. Read a book set in a country you have never visited
11. Read a book by a debut author
12. A book about forgery or a forgery or counterfeit
Theresa wrote: "Anita - I hope you generated a list for yourself! Join the fun!"I most likely will after I have all of the PBT December activities better situated - - still need to finalize BWF and do other admin stuff before I can join in the fun!
Hannah wrote: "I’d like to sign up, please."1. A book with a compass direction in the title
2. Read a book that's new to you and that a PBT member has on their top ten list of 2024
3. Read a book by an author you've been meaning to try, but never have read before
4. Book set in your favorite City
5. Read 2 books, one fiction, one nonfiction, that have something in common
6. A book with an example of ‘science or technology gone bad’
7. A book you have always intended to read but never gotten around to it
8. Read a book that won the Pulitzer Prize
9. Read a book featuring a current or historical person you admire.
10. Read a book that starts with the last letter of the last book you read
11. A book that involves the mind, brain, or neuroscience
12. A book featuring a struggle with mental health
Lyn wrote: "I am also in. These lists all look like fun and I can't wait for my own."1. Read a novel based on a true story.
2. Read a book about a US President
3. A book that someone else in the group put on their Top 10 Reads of 2024 list
4. Read a nonfiction book about or set in the Middle East.
5. Read a book recommended by a librarian.
6. Read the next book in a series you started in 2020 or before. If you have no unfinished older series you may move forward a year at a time to find one. If you don't have any series started, start one.
7. A book with a geometric shape on the cover
8. Read a book about a hometown or home state athlete
9. A book with a BIPOC main character
10. Read a book set in the country where one of your grandparents was born - give preference to a place that is different from where you now live (if all four grandparents were born where you now live, go another generation back - if this still is not working, use your current home country and celebrate your long heritage) Indicate the reason for the option you use.
11. Read a book with an animal as a main character
12. Read a book that won the Goodreads choice award (any year and any category counts)
Is it too late to sign up for this challenge? If not, please add me.
SouthWestZippy wrote: "Is it too late to sign up for this challenge? If not, please add me."Definitely not too late! People can sign up anytime all year long.
1. Read a graphic novel
2. A book tagged "Literary-Fiction" at least 5 times.
3. Read a book set during a war that's NOT WWII.
4. Read a book that's won a prize. For example Pulitzer, Booker, Newbery, etc.
5. Read a book that's been on your TBR for longer than a year
6. A book with a GoodReads rating of 3.75 or less
7. A book fully or partially set in the Arctic or Antarctic
8. A book featuring a detective story from any Golden Age of Detective Fiction
9. Read a book that is a contemporary romance
10. Read a book with a "new to you" author.
11. Read a book of non-fiction book related to history
12. A book with a geometric shape in title
Heather Reads Books wrote: "I'm in! Hit me."1. A book with a dragon
2. Book set in Jungle
3. Read a book at least a hundred years older than you are.
4. Read a book from NPR's 2024 Best Books of the year list
5. Draw a random tarot card and read a book with a title that has to do with the card. Could either be literal i.e. if you drew The Magician, read The Magicians by Lev Grossman; OR pick any imagery from the card to find in a book title, i.e. if you drew the 3 of Swords you could read Heart of Darkness by Joseph Conrad because the 3 of Swords features a heart. If people don't own any tarot decks there are a number of free random generators like this one: https://www.dailytarotdraw.com/cards#...
6. A book with a family tree
7. Read a book that has a subtitle
8. A book set in Africa
9. Read a book with a one word title.
10. Read a book with a predominantly YELLOW cover (at least 50%)
11. Read a book set in a National Park
12. A book that is next in a series you have been reading (or first if you aren't reading any series)
Me too, please.
Zelda wrote: "Me too, please."1. Re-read the first book you remember reading that you thought was an adult book (as opposed to a childrens book)
2. A book written by a trans or nonbinary author
3. A book set in a nation, territory, or commonwealth whose predominant language is Spanish (Spain, Mexico, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, Venezuela, Equatorial Guinea, Andorra, Belize, and Gibraltar)
4. Read a book with a male lead character
5. Read a book that's been on your TBR for longer than a year
6. Book with a tree on the cover.
7. Re-read a favorite book.
8. Read a book that includes a road trip of at least 500 miles
9. A book featuring a female athlete
10. Read a book that has been tagged dnf at least 1000x
11. A book over 500 pages
12. An award winning book from 2024
Charlie wrote: "Can I still sign up? Thx."For sure!!!
1. A book by an author born in Asia
2. A Collection of romance, SFF, or mystery short stories
3. Read a book that won the Goodeads choice award (any year and any category)
4. Read a book with a character who is an alien (or might be one)
5. Read a book with recipes in it. Make one of the recipes and include a review of the recipe in your review
6. Read a book where a letter is important to the plot
7. A book with an unreliable narrator
8. Read a book that fits a tag that was nominated in 2024 but didn't win the popular vote. The book must be tagged at least 5 times with the tag you pick.
9. Read the next book in a series you started in 2020 or before. If you have no unfinished older series you may move forward a year at a time to find one. If you don't have any series started, start one.
10. Read a book with a cemetery in it
11. Book by an author whose name is not gender specific - i.e. uses initials like M.A. Carrick or is unusual like Neon Yang.
12. A book about forgery or a forgery or counterfeit
Anita wrote: "SouthWestZippy wrote: "Is it too late to sign up for this challenge? If not, please add me."Definitely not too late! People can sign up anytime all year long.
1. Read a graphic novel
2. A book t..."
I love this list! whooo hooo looking forward to next years reading.
Anita wrote: "Zelda wrote: "Me too, please."1. Re-read the first book you remember reading that you thought was an adult book (as opposed to a childrens book)
2. A book written by a trans or nonbinary author
3..."
Thank you!
Zelda wrote: "Anita wrote: "Zelda wrote: "Me too, please."1. Re-read the first book you remember reading that you thought was an adult book (as opposed to a childrens book)
2. A book written by a trans or nonb..."
You are most welcome and also welcome to PBT!!!
Sign me up, please! I read through the rules, so apologies if I missed it, we don’t have to make our way through the prompts in order, is that correct?
Meli wrote: "Sign me up, please! I read through the rules, so apologies if I missed it, we don’t have to make our way through the prompts in order, is that correct?"
That's right! You can do the prompts in any order you wish in the time frame you choose.
1. A book with an unreliable narrator
2. Read a book set in your dream holiday destination
3. A book written by a trans or nonbinary author
4. Read a book with the current month in the title.
5. A book with a cover including shiny gold or silver lettering in the title
6. Read a book with the name of a place in the title
7. A book set in (or about) the wilderness
8. A book about forgery or a forgery or counterfeit
9. Read a book related to to climate or climate change
10. A book set in South America
11. A noir novel or collection of short stories
12. A book with more than 75,000 ratings on Goodreads
Wow!! I feel like I got the best list compatible with my interests and reading goals or at least broad enough to meet my reading interests. Excited for reading in 2025 😊
Chili wrote: "I would like to attempt this please"So good to see you,Chili!
1. A book originally written in French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, or Latin
2. A book by an author of color
3. A book originally published under a pen name
4. Read a book you own a copy of.
5. Read a graphic novel
6. A book about or featuring an ancient civilization
7. Read a book set in 1925 or earlier
8. Book with at least 5 tags for any tag that was up for the vote, but did NOT win in 2023 or 2024.
9. A book that includes a road trip of at least 500 miles
10. Read a book set during the 1950s
11. Read a book with an animal as a main character
12. A book set during a revolution or rebellion
Vanessa wrote: "I would like to join!"1. Read a book that is more than 100 years old.
2. A book primarily set in, on, or near the ocean
3. Read a book that someone else has written a PBT review for this year
4. A book written by an Indigenous author
5. Read an essay collection
6. A book featuring a female athlete
7. A book fully or partially set in the Arctic or Antarctic
8. Read a book that has been tagged dnf at least 1000x
9. A book set during the Napoleonic Era
10. Read a cookbook
11. A book featuring a collection of crime fiction short stories
12. Read a book about a musician, real or fictional
I'm in. It might make me read something other than Everest books and if it is only 12 as the minimum that's not too much outside the comfort zone.
Jen wrote: "I'm in. It might make me read something other than Everest books and if it is only 12 as the minimum that's not too much outside the comfort zone."1. Read a science book
2. Read a Pulitzer Prize winner.
3. A book about a lost city or civilization (real or fictional)
4. Read a book that won the Bram Stoker Award.
5. Read a book featuring a trial
6. A book featuring a detective story from any Golden Age of Detective Fiction
7. Read a book featuring something (or someone) prehistoric
8. Read a travel essay or travel memoir
9. A book published in the year you joined Goodreads
10. Read a book with a cover that includes shiny gold or silver lettering in title
11. A book with 2 or more authors
12. Read a book that was made into a movie
Anita wrote: "Jen wrote: "I'm in. It might make me read something other than Everest books and if it is only 12 as the minimum that's not too much outside the comfort zone."1. Read a science book
2. Read a Pul..."
Thanks Anita.....some easy ones and some I'll have to research a bit, gives me something interesting to do while I keep applying for jobs.
You all have been on here longer than I have. Can someone please tell me how to set up my own tracking thread?
Linda,Go to the Member Tracking thread-to the right of the title is "showing 4 0f 40 topics". Click on that.
Above "last activity" is the link "new topic". Click on that.
Now name what you to call your personal thread in the topic box. Then you have to put something, anything in the first conversation box. Then post it. That's it. You have your own thread now.
I hope I helped and did not screw up here (i am known for that, ask Theresa). Let me know that it goes ok
Joanne wrote: "Linda,Go to the Member Tracking thread-to the right of the title is "showing 4 0f 40 topics". Click on that.
Above "last activity" is the link "new topic". Click on that.
Now name what you to c..."
It worked. Thank you for the help.
Linda wrote: "Joanne wrote: "Linda,Go to the Member Tracking thread-to the right of the title is "showing 4 0f 40 topics". Click on that.
Above "last activity" is the link "new topic". Click on that.
Now nam..."
It did! JoAnne doesn't always screw up - just when she tries to wing it without reading the rules or rile me up. That's our beloved JoAnne!
Linda - you have a great set of prompts!
Question (I re-read (ok, skimmed) Anita's first post, but didn't see this mentioned): Do we have to set up a specific "play harder" thread for ourselves? Or can we just keep track on our broader generic challenge tracker thread? Thanks.
LibraryCin wrote: "Question (I re-read (ok, skimmed) Anita's first post, but didn't see this mentioned): Do we have to set up a specific "play harder" thread for ourselves? Or can we just keep track on our broader ge..."You can set up a new thread in this folder so that the mods or other readers can see it. As of now, I am putting my Compass information in my Play Harder thread too. You can also use your thread in the old Member Tracking folder for additional information or as a back up. (I sometimes accidentally delete a thread when I go to edit it.)
LibraryCin wrote: "Question (I re-read (ok, skimmed) Anita's first post, but didn't see this mentioned): Do we have to set up a specific "play harder" thread for ourselves? Or can we just keep track on our broader ge..."It's not required, but I think people like to see what other people are working on in terms of a list, and it's easier if they don't have to go to personal tracking to find it. I think people can help each other with prompts as well.
Play Book Tag
Books mentioned in this topic
Ginny Moon (other topics)Ginny Moon (other topics)
The Woman Who Stole Vermeer: The True Story of Rose Dugdale and the Russborough House Art Heist (other topics)
The Summer Book (other topics)
The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness (other topics)
More...
Authors mentioned in this topic
Russ Hodges (other topics)Tove Jansson (other topics)
Peter Hessler (other topics)
Anthony M. Amore (other topics)
Benjamin Ludwig (other topics)
More...
1. Read a book that's been included on a celebrity book list. For example Oprah, Barack Obama, Reese Witherspoon, Bill Gates, etc.
2. Read a book about outdoor survival
3. A book that is a travel essay or memoir
4. A book related to or featuring the game of baseball
5. An award winning book from 2024
6. A book with the word “history” in the title
7. Read a mystery set in a non-English speaking country
8. A biography or autobiography
9. Re-read a favorite book.
10. A book that is contemporary romance
11. Read a book written by an author that shares your initials.
12. Read one of your top ten shortest books on your tbr.