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A spreadsheet has been created to show all of our players, your target, how many books read, and what your % to your goal is comparative to other players.Everyone has access to columns C and D, so you can update your target and your books read whenever you like :)
Spreadsheet is here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
In 2016 we started this challenge because when one of our mods (Karen) joined Goodreads in 2012, she still had books on her "to read" shelf from back then. They just stared at her... mockingly... asking when she was going to either read them or remove them from that shelf...
So in 2016 we started "clean out the closet" to read or delete all the books left on your TBR added in 2012 or earlier.
Over the years we have played with the concept and changed things around a little, but the reading challenge is simple...
>sort your "to read" shelf by date
>pick the books that you are going to read which have been on your list the longest and set yourself a goal. You may decide to read all of your books from the oldest year, or you may just take the oldest 20, or 50, or 5 books on your list. Some people choose specific series books, or ARCs, or just random..... Completely up to you how you set your goal and how many books you read!
>Your goal is tracked on this spreadsheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
and players can edit columns C and D. So update your target books and books read as you go and we will post monthly progress to the thread.
It would also be great if you post your thoughts on the books once you finish them. Was it worth waiting for? :)
Reading Challenges
~ Emerald Coin To Earn an Emerald Coin:
One Coin upon "cleaning out" (reading) 30 books that have been on your TBR for more than one yearLearn about Gem coins here
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Each year we pick one incredibly large book, split it out across the year, and do a very long buddy read!2025 was A Day of Fallen Night
2024 was The Way of Kings;
2023 Ship of Magic;
2022 Pillars of the Earth;
2021, Gone with the Wind;
2020 War and Peace ;
And 2019 Les Misérables
Anyone is welcome to join the buddy read, but you can only nominate if you intend to join
Nominate Up to three books below that meet the following criteria:
* A minimum of 30 hours on audio according to a reputable site such as audible or overdrive this is slightly less than previous years, as we started to run into mainly classics and it may be time to broaden the options
* Has not been a NBRC BOM previously
* You want to read and intend to join in the Weight Tome read in 2026
* If part of a series, it is book 1 (i.e. you can not nominate a book 2, 3 etc.)
To Nominate:
Post:
The book (link via the "add book/author" option above the comment box)
The description (copy and paste from GR)
The audiolength and source
NOMINATIONS CLOSE ON 26 DECEMBER 2025
For Wheel 9 - The Boring Wheel of Life, NRBC visited those parts of life we like to forget when we're reading, or which we're reading to forget. Those pesky chores that pile up and never quite go away, are never finished, and seem to multiply like bunnies when your nose is lost in a good book.
Task List
Admin Chores
- Read a book where the author's initials can be found in the word PAPERWORK.
- Read a book where the author's initials can be found in the word FILING.
- Read a book tagged DNF (or direct equivalent) at least 10x.
- Read a book where the main character works in an office.
- Read a book with letters TAXES in title (any order).
Gardening Chores
- Read a book where the title is exactly 5 letters long.
- Read a book where the title is 6+ letters long.
- Read a book where the title contains one of the following digraphs: CH, PH, SH, TH, WH.
- Read a book where the title contains a double letter.
- Read a book where the title contains a repeat set of at least two letters (e.g BEGINNING repeats IN).
Food-ish Chores
- Find 5 of the following food items in your book. One book per food item. 5 different food items. Plurals are allowed.
Cooking from Scratch(view spoiler)
- Read 5 books with one of the following tags. One book per country. 5 different countries.
Let's Just Get a Takeaway!(view spoiler)
Relaxation "Chores"
- Read a book tagged "bookclub" at least 10x.
- Read a book with a character who does some sort of art (professional, hobby, with kids).
- Read a book with a character who is neurodivergent.
- Read a book where the title starts with a letter from BARBEQUE.
- Read a book where the title includes all the letters from the word PARK.
This mini challenge runs during Round 5 of the challenge, 6 December to 20 December. This mini challenge can only be completed once. You cannot bank books for this mini challenge.
- Books must be used in a spell out to be used for this mini challenge.
- Books can only be used for one mini challenge.
- Subtitles may also be used for this mini challenge.
- Each task completed is worth 10 bonus points.
- A bonus of 30 points will be awarded if all tasks are completed.
Just one month to go!!
Name % Progress to goal
Gabby 146%
Christina 140%
✿~Danielle~✿ 127%
Cindy 112%
Cordelia 110%
Keely 110%
Elizabeth 106%
Melindam 104%
Sammy 101%
Cheryl 100%
Elena 100%
Marla 100%
Sophie 100%
Sophie (mod) 100%
The other Sandy 100%
Toni 100%
Tricia 100%
Karen ♐ 98%
Trisha 98%
Vicki Willis 97%
MelanieJoy 97%
Yasmine 97%
Jessica (Goldenfurpro) 95%
Angie ☯ 94%
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Karen ⊰✿ 90%
Marty 90%
Patty 90%
KelB 87%
Eldarwen 82%
Charlie 80%
Chrissie 80%
Jim 80%
Jillypenny 78%
Carmen 77%
Linda C 70%
Keli 68%
Annalisa 67%
Sonja 67%
Cat 65%
Lexi 58%
Jenner 56%
Judy 56%
Jenny 53%
Janis 48%
Wendy 47%
Rocsan a 44%
Marie-Eve 38%
Melanie 28%
LittleRedRidingHood 27%
Insiyah 21%
Sherri 20%
Jenn 17%
LaurLa 13%
Roe 12%
Jamie 6%
Denise 3%
Christene 2%
Gwen|| Bookish Blondie 1%
Kelly (Maybedog) wrote: "I don't like when challenges do that. There are some that have a conversion formula which is better. Lindsay and Megan, I'm glad you two are still here! Thanks for checking in!"
We used to use a conversion formula but a few years ago we stopped because audiobooks can vary so much in length and we had a complaints and a lot of confusion. So we made a blanket rule to remove headaches, questions, and debates about what to do.
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Please nominate an Adult Fiction or a Non Fiction book that you would like to read in the month of February 2026.Nominations will be open until 27 December, UK evening
***Please pay special attention to the Rules and Guidelines listed below.***
Rules and Guidelines
1. Books nominated after the deadline will not be included in the polls. Sorry.
2. Each person is limited to nominating ONE book per category.
3. Please use the add book/author tool located at the top of the comment box when nominating a book. (Please make your nomination clear because side conversations do happen and we don't want to accidentally miss a nomination)
4. Please add the Goodreads synopsis for the book you nominate; optionally you can include a reason why we should read your nomination.
5. Books that were read as a past BOM will not be considered for the poll. (link to the sheet under the spoiler (view spoiler))
6. Books that are #2 or higher in a series will only be considered if all earlier books in the series have been a past BOM.
7. Books must be published at the time of nomination.
8. If your book is successful in being picked as the BOM you are expected to actively participate in the discussion. This will include writing a set of DQs as well as engaging in conversations.
Also, please be aware of your nomination's genre and list them in the appropriate BOM category.
Genres that DO NOT go here:
Young Adult
Middle Grade / Children's
Erotica
The BOM nominations are for our members to nominate a book they are truly interested in and have no affiliation with. Promotional activity is NOT permitted and nominations that the Moderators perceive to be promotional will be deleted without warning
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This year is loosely aimed at clearing our TBR mountains (we can hope!), and February's theme is Making a Start.
With the vibe of it being making a start on our backlogs, perhaps this is the oldest book, the first book in a series you've always wanted to read or just a book that will inspire you on which books to put on the top of the To Read pile!
Nominations will be open until 27 December, UK evening
***Please pay special attention to the Rules and Guidelines listed below.***
Rules and Guidelines
1. Books nominated after the deadline will not be included in the polls. Sorry.
2. Each person is limited to nominating ONE book per category.
3. Please use the add book/author tool located at the top of the comment box when nominating a book. (Please make your nomination clear because side conversations do happen and we don't want to accidentally miss a nomination)
4. Please add the Goodreads synopsis for the book you nominate; you should also include an explanation of how it fits the theme for the month.
5. Books that were read as a past BOM will not be considered for the poll. (link to the sheet under the spoiler (view spoiler))
6. Books that are #2 or higher in a series will only be considered if all earlier books in the series have been a past BOM.
7. Books must be published at the time of nomination.
8. If your book is successful in being picked as the BOM you are expected to actively participate in the discussion. This will include writing a set of DQs as well as engaging in conversations.
The BOM nominations are for our members to nominate a book they are truly interested in and have no affiliation with. Promotional activity is NOT permitted and nominations that the Moderators perceive to be promotional will be deleted without warning
