Team Lost in Space

[Hannah]

Great 😊 I’ll start with those two books next month - almost finished my last March one 🥰

[Hannah]

The 24 hour bookstore is finished ☺️

[Amber]

If I'm reading a book now but finish it in April, can it be used for a card?

[Dale]

Hannah wrote: "The 24 hour bookstore is finished ☺️"

Yay

[Dale]

Amber wrote: "If I'm reading a book now but finish it in April, can it be used for a card?"

Yes yes it can

[Heather]

Finished Slewfoot: A Tale of Bewitchery and added it to the March Mini

I added 3 color cards for April.

[Thieryn]

Hi all, I am sorry I got lost a bit in my reading. Hope you are all doing well!

[Molly]

I’m on vacation without my computer so I can’t update the spreadsheet but I just finished Taste by Stanley Tucci if someone can update that for me on the mini tab (book features a restaurant, or something like that) 😅😊 thank you!

[Dale]

Molly wrote: "I’m on vacation without my computer so I can’t update the spreadsheet but I just finished Taste by Stanley Tucci if someone can update that for me on the mini tab (book features a restaurant, or so..."

I got you:) i will do it :)

[Dale]

Molly wrote: "I’m on vacation without my computer so I can’t update the spreadsheet but I just finished Taste by Stanley Tucci if someone can update that for me on the mini tab (book features a restaurant, or so..."

Also if you can dont forget to add it to your uno shelf

[Molly]

Done, thank you!

[Dale]

Proud of this team:)
Lets go out with a bang next month :)

[Melissa]

Happy April Team!
Agreed! Let's do some great reading :)

[Dale]

In a galaxy far far away .... don't panic .....OK, actually you can start panicking a little bit.

You are going on 🛸 The Great Galactic Book Quest 🌌



The Galaxy awaits - but before you launch your ship into the stars, you’ll need to build it from scratch, assemble a top-notch crew, and chart a course into the unknown.

Your tools? Books.
Crack open a sci-fi adventure to bolt on the engine. Devour a fantasy epic to recruit a magical mechanic. Need a brave pilot? A clever detective? A chance to contemplate the meaning of life? A robot who’s good with spreadsheets or an alien with other necessary skills? There’s a book for all that.

With every story you finish, your ship gets stronger, your crew gets weirder (in the best way), and your cosmic path becomes clearer. Where are you headed? Who knows! That’s half the fun.

Are you ready to read your way into space?

◈ Every book read, i.e. every task completed, is worth 10 points. Each book can be used for one task only.
◈ Books for tasks can be finished in any order. No need to complete blocks to get the 10 points/book.

◈ Books used for this mini challenge do not need to be separate books from what you are claiming for your UNO hands.
◈ The usual book length rules apply.
◈ Team spreadsheets will be updated with a mini challenge tab so that you can track your books and claim your points.

◈ Books can be started at any point since the start of the UNO challenge (Feb 1).
◈ Books need to be finished after the start of this mini challenge on 15 April, 9am UTC (Countdown: https://www.timeanddate.com/countdown...) and before 1 May, 9am UTC (the sad time for UNO 2025 to end).

[Dale]

Part 1

🚀 Build Your Own Spaceship

1. The Engine Room (Power Source)
Read a book with "energy", "fire", "power" or similar in the title or plot (text).

2. The Cockpit (Control Centre)
Read a book where a character takes charge or leads a mission.

3. Navigation System
Read a book set in multiple locations or with a journey across space/time/land.

4. The Hull (Body of the Ship)
Read a book with a cover that's mostly either metallic, grey, or silver; or features a structure that is mostly one of those colours.

5. Shields & Defence Systems
Read a book featuring a warrior, protector, or a defensive strategy.

6. Communication System
Read a book where language, translation, or miscommunication is key to the plot.

7. Life Support System
Read a book about survival in extreme conditions.

8. Artificial Intelligence
Read a book with a robot, AI, or a highly intelligent system/character.

9. Fuel Tank
Read a book that energises you or refuels your reading mojo!

10. The Launch Pad (Get Ready for Take-Off)
Read the first book in a series, or a debut novel.

*****

Part 2
🧑‍🚀 Select Your Crew

1. The Captain
Read a book with a strong leader, mentor, or decision-maker.

2. The Pilot
Read a book with a character who’s always on the move — a traveller, driver, or adventurer.

3. The Engineer
Read a book featuring a problem-solver, inventor, or builder.

4. The Medic
Read a book with a healer, doctor, therapist or emotional caretaker.

5. The Scientist
Read a book with a character in STEM, or where science plays a big role.

6. The Cook
Read a book that features food, cooking, or a chef character.

7. The Communications Officer
Read a book with a journalist, writer, translator, or with social media presence.

8. The Security Officer
Read a book with a character in law enforcement, military, or security.

9. The Alien
Read a book with a character who’s an outsider, immigrant, or "not from around here" (genre-wise or culturally).

10. The Comedian / Morale Booster
Read a book that made you laugh or features a humorous character.

*****

Part 3
🌌 Off You Go

1. Pack Your Bags
Read a book where a character prepares for a journey or big change.

2. Choose Your Destination
Read a book set in a faraway land, another planet, or a completely imagined world.

3. Map Your Route
Read a book with a map in the front, or where navigation is part of the story.

4. Buy Your Ticket
Read a book where access, entry, or permission is a key theme.

5. Face Travel Delays
Read a book where things don’t go to plan — detours, delays or unexpected twists.

6. Meet Fellow Travellers
Read a book where strangers are thrown together on a journey (e.g. road trip, cruise, expedition).

7. Board the Ship
Read a book that starts with immediate action or throws you into the story from page one.

8. Set Your Course
Read a book where a character has a clear mission or purpose.

9. Zero Gravity Moment
Read a book that makes you feel weightless – dreamy, poetic, or mind-bending.

10. Emergency Landing
Read a book where a journey goes wrong — crash landings, lost in space, or stranded scenarios.

*****

Part 4
🌠 End of the Universe

1. A Final Mission
Read a book that’s the last in a series or features a character’s final journey.

2. Apocalypse Now
Read a book set during or after the end of the world (dystopian, post-apocalyptic, climate fiction etc).

3. Time’s Up
Read a book that involves time travel, time loops, or racing against the clock.

4. Stars Go Out
Read a book with a tragic ending or emotional farewell.

5. The Unknown Beyond
Read a book that explores philosophical questions, the meaning of life, or what comes after death.

6. One Small Step
Read a book that feels like a personal milestone — one you’ve been meaning to read for ages.

7. Cosmic Weirdness
Read a book with surreal, mind-bending, or speculative elements that challenge your view of reality.

8. New World Rising
Read a book about rebirth, rebuilding, or hope after devastation.

9. Drift into Darkness
Read a book with a dark or eerie tone — horror, gothic, or psychological thriller.

10. Light-Years from Home
Read a book by an author from a different country or cultural background than your own.


Part 5
⏺️ Captain’s Log: Mission Chronicles📝

Every great journey needs a record—and yours is no exception!
As you read your way through the galaxy, you and your crew will be charting not just the stars, but your experiences among the pages.

You need to log entries for Parts 1-4.
Each log should be about 3–4 sentences long—but feel free to elaborate if inspiration strikes!
For each completed Captain’s Log entry, your team earns 5 extra points!

Here are some suggestions, but feel free to be creative and daring!

🚧 Build Your Own Spaceship – What books inspired your ship's design, power, and purpose?
👨‍🚀 Select Your Crew – Who joined your ranks from the stories you read? What skills or quirks did they bring?
🌌 Off You Go – As you launch into space, what did your reading journey teach you about exploration, courage, or the unknown?
🌠 End of the Universe – How did it all wrap up? Reflect on where your books took you, and what you’ll carry with you beyond the stars.

[Dale]

Last mini is up ♡ if you have questions please ask ♡

[Molly]

Oh wow 😮 I've got to get back into my reading groove 😂 thanks for sharing, I'll look at my list and see what I can read that applies

[Dale]

Molly wrote: "Oh wow 😮 I've got to get back into my reading groove 😂 thanks for sharing, I'll look at my list and see what I can read that applies"

Samee 🤣🤣

[Molly]

Also, ah, unfortunately the book I was going to read for Red 5 isn't coming out in the United States until later this year. Does anyone have something that can slot in there that they'd already read this month? If not, I will find something else.

[Dale]

Molly wrote: "Also, ah, unfortunately the book I was going to read for Red 5 isn't coming out in the United States until later this year. Does anyone have something that can slot in there that they'd already rea..."
I can find a book for it if needed :)

[Stephie]

Hey all! Still reading just been crazy busy with changing jobs

[Dale]

you are fine :)

[Dale]

Just wanted to say I am so proud of this team and how good we are doing=]

I promise I will update the official spreadsheet tomorrow.

[Heather]

I should finish my last book tonight.

[Dale]

yay :)

[Molly]

Finished my last ones 😮‍💨

[Hannah]

Sorry I’ve been quiet - I have been reading. Trying to finish my last book before the clock ticks over 🤣🙈

[Dale]

You guys are fine :)
I finally logged last night and i am going to finish tonight
What kicked our butts this round was the reverse cards,im going to see what magic i can do to night. Kind of wish i got it done sooner 😅

[Stephie]

Finished my last unless we need something else

[Hannah]

I finished my last book before midnight 🥳

[Dale]

Proud of this team♡