Spring 2012 Reading Challenge!

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I'm really excited because this is our first reading challenge!!! YAY!!! I wish you all the best of luck!!

Rules for the Spring Reading Challenge:

1. This challenge will start March 20th 2012 (12:01 am EST) and will end at 11:59 pm on June 21st 2012.

2. All books read during the challenge dates, March through June, can count towards tasks. So, if you join in July, anything you read that FITS a task can count towards the challenge as long as you read it AFTER March 20th. If you are less than half way through a book BEFORE the challenge starts, you can use it for the challenge. If you are over the halfway point, you cannot use it for the challenge.

3. Books can only be used for one category.

4. Re-reads are fine, except where stated otherwise.

5. All books should be over 150 pages unless otherwise stated. If you read a book that is not quite 150 pages, please make sure that it for a lower point task and you are only able to read an "under 150 pages book" once. Please get an "ok" from me before you try and count an "under 150 pages book" for a task.

6. To claim your points, you must post completed tasks in the "Leaderboard & Completed Tasks" thread. Please include the title, author, the task it was for, and your total number of points to date. You can update your task list but we will not be checking those for your points. That is just for your records only.

7. If you have any doubts as to whether a book fits a particular challenge, please feel free to ask.

8. Above all, remember this challenge is supposed to be FUN, a good way to tackle some of your TBR list, and to expand your horizons.

9. Those who finish/win the challenge will be able to pick a category for the Summer Challenge 2012!

10. For the Spring 2012: Please post your task lists here. It helps if others are stuck on a choice for a certain task, they can see what everyone else chose. Again, don’t claim points here. To claim points post under Spring 2012: Leader Board and Completed Tasks thread.

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5 Points:
1. Let’s get this started!: Pick a book, any book. Just getting in the habit of reading (or continuing the habit) is an awesome way to kick start your Spring Reading Challenge!
2.Spring Cleaning: Read the book that has been on your TBR shelf the longest.
3.Spring is in the air: Read a book that has a cover that reminds you of spring. This could be flowers, or pastel colors. Post a pic of the cover when you claim this challenge!

10 Points:
1. APRIL FOOLS!: Read a humorous book.
2. Spring Break: Read a book about a place you would like to visit, or have visited, on spring break.
3.Cinco de Mayo: Read a book set in Mexico, about a hispanic person, or hispanic heritage

15 Points:
1. Bard Bash: In celebration of Shakespeare's Birthday on April 23rd, read something written by him, about him, or is somehow related to him or one of his plays.
2. May the 4th Be With You: Read a book that is either from a Star Wars series, about the movie/creator, or is somehow related to Star Wars.
3. The Value of an Education: May 8th is National Teachers Day! Read a book about a teacher, or one that was recommended to you by a teacher.

20 Points:
1. Honor Thy Father…: Read a book about a father or fatherly figure OR read a book recommended to you by your father or fatherly figure.
2. …and Thy Mother: Read a book about a mother or motherly figure OR read a book recommended to you by your mother or motherly figure.
3. Group Read: Read one of the monthly group read books.

25 Points:
1. What Really Happened?: Read a book, and then read a second book that retells the same story, but in a different light. (example: The Wizard of Oz and Gregory McGurie’s Wicked)
2. Job Satisfaction: Read about a job (or where the main character has a job) that you would enjoy doing and then read another book about a job (or where the main character has a job) that you would not enjoy doing. Do you feel the same way after reading these books?
3. Don’t Judge a Book By Its Cover: Read a book with a cover you really like, and read a book with a cover that you do not like. What book did you like better?

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All right! Here's my list thus far:

5 Points:
1. Let’s get this started!: Gone by Michael Grant
2.Spring Cleaning:Eat, Pray, Love by Elizabeth Gilbert
3.Spring is in the air: The Help by Kathryn Stockett

10 Points:
1. APRIL FOOLS!: Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? by Mindy Kaling
2. Spring Break:My Life in France by Julia Child
3.Cinco de Mayo:

15 Points:
1. Bard Bash: My Name is Will by Jess Winfield
2. May the 4th Be With You:Star Wars: A New Hope by George Lucas
3. The Value of an Education:

20 Points:
1. Honor Thy Father…: A Wolf at the Table: A Memoir of My Father by Augusten Burroughs
2. …and Thy Mother:
3. Group Read:

25 Points:
1. What Really Happened?:
2. Job Satisfaction:
3. Don’t Judge a Book By Its Cover:

[Karin]

I have one question about the group read. If I started the group read but ended up finishing it during the month after it was a group read, would it still count in the group read section of the challenge?

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Karin wrote: "I have one question about the group read. If I started the group read but ended up finishing it during the month after it was a group read, would it still count in the group read section of the cha..."

It definitely still counts! :)