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The Locked in the Library Challenge - March 2025
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This challenge is about things you might do if you are accidentally locked in a library for a weekend.
Simply read books which fit the descriptions to earn bonus points. Your team can also earn some extra bonus points each time all descriptions are completed.
Descriptions:
1) Get comfy! Read a book which has the letter 'C' anywhere in the title/series name/ author name (for Comfy).
2) Try something new! Read a book by an author you haven't read a book by before, or from a series, or a genre you haven't read before.
3) Make some noise! Listen to an audiobook/text-to-speech/read aloud.
4) Try to get out! Read a non-fiction book, or a book with the letter 'H' anywhere in the title/series name/author name (for Help).
5) Try to learn the Dewey Decimal system! Read a book with a number anywhere in the title, or a book which is part of a series.
6) Amuse yourself by making up a new game. Read a book with the letter 'G' anywhere in the title/series name/author name (for Game).
7) Discover someone else trapped in the library. Read a book with at least 2 people on the cover, or a book tagged 'romance'.
8) Find some snacks! Read a book with the letter 'E'or 'F' anywhere in the title/series name/author name (for Eat or Food).
9) Get your hands on new books! Read a book published 2024/2025.
10) Sleep, you'll have to eventually! Read a book with a letter 'R' or 'S' anywhere in the title/series name/author name (for Rest or Sleep).
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- The Short Version -Points:
* Points will only be given for pages read in March 2025.
Types of Books + Page Counts + Points:
* The minimum page counts for points are:
~ Adult/YA without illustrations = 50 pages
~ Middle-grade/children's books without illustrations = 75 pages
~ Manga, graphic novels, plays, poetry, and books written in verse = 150 pages
* Books may be added together to reach these minimums, as long as all books are under the minimum.
Reviews:
* A review or 4 detailed updates will be required for each book read.
* One book per comment on the review thread (unless adding books together).
* Maximum of 10 reviews per person in a day.
Re-Reads / Starting Again:
* Re-reads are allowed in this challenge.
Buddy Reads:
* Buddy reads must take place within this group to gain buddy read points.
* You must make at least 4 comments, including a reply to a buddy if possible.
* You may start up to 7 days before the start date, and 14 days after.
* March GBRs also count.
Start Times:
* This challenge will begin and end on Goodreads time (PST) - 00:01 on March 1st 2025 PST, to 00:01 on April 1st 2025 PST.
Got a Problem? Noticed Something Wrong?:
* Please make a new post on your team's review thread, and let us know the problem ☺
Sign-Up:
* Please comment here to join, teams will be posted towards the end of February.
The Long Version - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
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★ YA/Adult Books (without illustrations) - *1 point per 50 pages*
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(Maximum of 12 points per book)
★ Middle-grade/children's books (without illustrations) - *1 point per 75 pages*
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(maximum of 8 points per book)
★ Graphic novels/manga/poetry/plays/books written in verse/books which have some illustrations - *1 point per 150 pages*
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(maximum of 4 points per book)
★ Buddy reads MATCH your points score for pages, so a 300-page book (6pts) + buddy read (6pts) = 12 points.
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(Bonus points for buddy reads will only be given if the buddy read has taken place in this group.)
★ If books are long enough to count on their own (50/75/150 pages) they will be scored on their own.
★ Bonus Points will be awarded to individuals based on completing descriptions, and will match page points.
★ Each time all 10 descriptions are completed, your team will receive 20 bonus points.
Hermione bonus points can be earned on books over 600 pages long, because Hermione loves a big book, and we love Hermione ❤️
Over 600 pages unillustrated book = 12 points
Over 600 pages unillustrated childrens/middle-grade book = 8 points
Over 600 pages illustrated/poetry etc. = 4 points
★ Mods will keep track of each team's points, using the following system -
Team Name:
__________|_Books_|_Buddy_|__Page___|_Bonus_|_Hermi_|__Total
__________|_Read__|_Reads_|__Points_|_Points|_Points|
Name______|___0___|___0___|_____0___|___0___|___0___|_____0
Name______|___0___|___0___|_____0___|___0___|___0___|_____0
Name______|___0___|___0___|_____0___|___0___|___0___|_____0
Team_Bonus_Points_______________________0
Team______|___0___|___0___|_____0___|___0___|___0___|_____0
+20_______|_1|_2|_3|_4|_5|_6|_7|_8|_9|10|
Complete:_|_0|_0|_0|_0|_0|_0|_0|_0|_0|_0|
Number of times completed =
* Please note - we will be tracking how many books you have read, but you will not receive points for this column. You will receive a '1' for each book posted which reaches the minimum page count for that type of book
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This challenge will be a team challenge. We will have a small number of teams, with a mixture of readers in each. When signing up please let us know whether you would like to be on a team, or whether you would like to go solo ☺
Teams should be posted by late February. If you sign up after teams are posted, we will try to add you to a team, but we may not always be able to. You may be asked to join a waiting list. Please sign up as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
Thank you! ☺
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Team:
Ashley W
Jammin Jenny
🐉 PrinZessBookDragon 👑🌶️
Kay-Mika
♡°Havengrace°♡
Elise
ellen
Karen
Shae
Courtney
Sierra
Abbie
Reeb
Haley
As You Wish
Megan
Fernanda
Melanie
Sarah A
Ari ☾
Yesha- Books Teacup and Reviews
Aaron
Prisha
Jenn
Brittany
Riddhi
Aneta
Leah
Chrissick
Ellie
Julia
Saar The Book owl
Dannii
Narnia Girl
Ashley
Brianna
Sharon
Moonlight
Katie
Morgan
my link text
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Solo:
Wolf (Alpha)
Christina
Krystal
include me please, on a team...
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This will be a team reading challenge that will run from March 1st 2025 to March 31st 2025. Results will be announced on April 1st 2025.
To complete this challenge, participants will be split into teams. Each team will read books of their own choice (which fit the challenge guidelines), and points will be awarded based on the length of the book, and whether you have buddy-read your book. You can also earn some bonus points by completing descriptions.
You may also choose to take part as a solo participant, but you will not be able to earn any team bonus points ☺
Link to team threads - https://www.goodreads.com/topic/group...
Challenge widget - https://www.goodreads.com/challenges/...