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Challenges:A Book A Day - 48/ minimum of 28
A-Z Professions and Avocations (TBC) - 10/ minimum of 1
The September Takeover Challenge - 13/ minimum of 1
Total read: 71
Number of books to read 'each':Claire - 10 (7%), 12 (8.33%), 14 (9.9%)
Cathie - 10 (7%), 12 (8.33%), 14 (9.9%)
Kme_17 - 20 (7%), 23 (8.33%), 28 (9.9%)
Robin - 21 (7%), 24 (8.33%), 29 (9.9%)
Total for the team: 61 (7%), 71 (8.33%), 85 (9.9%)
I'm here :-). (Reserved for later postings)
Total books read:Claire - 20
Cathie - 12
Kme_17 - 21
Robin - 18
Total books read by everyone - 71/85
Book a Day Challenge:1 - Is the first day of the month.
- Read a book where the main character (MC) has a first experience of sorts
- Claire - first time traveling between realities - Or is a one word title.
- Robin
- Robin- Or is the first of a series.
- Claire
- Cathie2 – One is good, two is better.
- Read a romance book
- Kme_17
- Robin- book that has a partnership.
- Kme_17
- RobinTwo can also mean repetition.
- Read a book about second chances.
- Robin
- Robin3 – Being the third wheel is never funny.
- Read a book that has a wheel on the cover.
- Or has a love triangle.
- Claire - You can also read a book about three best friends.
- Kme_174 – 4th of July is Independence Day.
- Read a book with a red, white and blue cover
- Or that is set on the US
- Robin
- Robin- Or has the US flag on the cover.
- Or read a book where the main character is fighting for his independence or for some greater good.
5 - High Five.
- Read a book where a character is a sports fan
- Kme_17- Character has a best buddy.
- Or read one about a character with a strong need for approval.
There are five points on a star.
- Read a book with a star on the cover
- Read a book with a star in the title
6 - In numerology the number 6 is considered a feminine, nurturing, "mother" number.
- Read a book where the main female character is a mother or becomes a mother.
In a biblical sense, both man and the serpent were created on the sixth day, therefore, the number six represents both man and rebellion.
- Read a book were the main character is a man
- Kme_17- or about a rebellion or resistance to some regimen.
- Robin7–Lucky Seven.
- Read a book where a character is extremely lucky
- a book about anything game related (gambling, bets, poker night, drinking game, you get my point).
In the Old Testament, 7 is the number of days it took for God to create the world.
- Read a book with a tight deadline.
- Claire8– Magic Eight Ball.
- Read a Magical Book or a
- Robin- A book where a character predicts the future (visions, premonitions, tarot readings, any method counts).
9–Is the name of a film set in a post-apocalyptic future.
- Read a book set in,
- Cathie - Book where a character comes from, a post-apocalyptic future
10 – 10th of June is the day of Camoes, Portugal and the Portuguese communities.
- Read a poetry book
- Or a book that has a writer as the main character.
- Claire (main character is a journalist)- Or read a book where the protagonist is Portuguese or Brazilian
- Book where protagonist speaks Portuguese.
- Or read a book where the main character struggles to save a precious item.
11–Its etymological originates from a Germanic compound ainlif meaning "one left".
- Read a book with only "one left":
- it can be the only option left,
- or the only survivor,
- or the last of a set of events,
- the last book left in a series,
12– 12 days of Christmas.
- Read a book about Christmas, Christmas songs
- Book that has a cumulative title, like Once Bitten, Twice Shy.
12 is also the governmental perfection.
- Read a book with a character or author named as one of the 12 Apostles,
- Book set in Israel.
There are 12 zodiacal signs.
- Read a book with zodiac or one of the signs on the cover
- Read a book with zodiac or one of the signs in the title
13– Black cats, voodoo dolls and Friday the 13th. - Read a book about superstitions, bad luck or the occult.
- ClaireFriday the 13th is also known among programmers for causing a computer bug.
- Read a book about computer viruses, computer hacking or some technological challenge like in Digital Fortress.
14–The 14th amendment defines US citizenship rights, and importantly, gave African Americans the right to citizenship in America.
- Read a book where a character moves to the US,
- Robin- Book based in 19th century America.
- Cathie (19th Century)15–The atomic number of phosphorus, which emits a faint glow upon exposure to oxygen – hence its name given from Greek mythology, meaning "light-bearer."
- Read a book showing the faint glow of light on the cover.
- Kme_17-
- Robin16– Sweet 16.
- Read a book where a character (doesn’t have to be the MC) reaches 16
- Robin- Book has a sweet 16 party in.
- Or read a Young Adult book.
- Claire
- Cathie17–The shortest form of Japanese poetry (known as Haiku) contains exactly 17 syllables.
- Read something set in Japan.
It takes 17 muscles to produce a smile.
- Read something that puts a smile on your face.
- Kme_17
- Kme_1718–Number of holes on a golf course.
- Read a book about a professional sportsperson,
- Or where a character plays golf,
- Or golf is part of the title
- Golf on cover of a book
19–The worst worldwide influenza pandemic ended in 1919.
- Read a book from the medical genre,
- Or a book with a character who is a Doctor or Nurse,
- Or a book where someone dies from the flu.
20–20/20.
- Read a “number one book”: about a top student, a perfect score,
- Read a best seller.
- Cathie- You can also read a book where a character has one of the senses highlighted.
- Cathie (taste)21 –Is the legal age for drinking.
- Read a book where someone has a drinking problem
- Book where character is an ex-alcoholic or overcome some addiction.
- Claire21 can also be Black Jack.
- Read a book set or where the character goes to Las Vegas,
- Book which has a casino
-Book which includes a game of Black Jack or vingt et un is involved.
22–In French, "22" is used as a phrase to warn of the coming of the police (typically "22, v'là les flics!", "22, here come the cops!").
- Read a book that is a police procedural
- A Book that has a strong police presence
- Claire 
- Claire23–"W" is the 23rd letter of the alphabet. It has two points down and three points up. Half of W is V, which is the Roman numeral for 5. The "W" on your keyboard is right between the 2 and 3.
- Read a book with a title or series name that begins with "W."
- Kme_17- Or was written by an author with a first or last name that begins with "W."
24–There are 24 hours in a day.
- Read a book in one day.
- Claire - Or one that takes place all in one day.
25–British slang for £25 is "Pony."
- Read a book about a horse
- Book that has a picture of one on the cover.
26 –26th January is the Australia day or the arrival of the First Fleet.
- Read a book set in Australia
- Book set aboard of a ship.
- You can also read an historical book with action taking place on the 18th century.
- Claire27– Is the perfect cube (3 X 3 X 3).
- Read a book from 3 different trilogies - yes, that means 3 books
(1)
- Claire(2)
- Claire(3)
- Robin- Or read a book about a mathematic riddle or code, books like The Da Vinci Code or The Eight are a good example for this one.
28–The number of dominoes in standard domino sets.
- Read something with a black and white cover.
- Robin29–and holding.
- Read a book where the main character is about to turn 30.
- Or you can use listopia: I searched for "turning 30" and got results like
Flavorwire.com's 30 Books Everyone Should Read Before Turning 30
or
The books of my 20s">The books of my 20s
Any book from those lists (or similar) will be eligible for this option.
30–Over the hill or don't trust anyone over 30.
- Read a book where a character has an abnormal life span and is older than he/she appears (vampire, fae, warlock, elf, etc). -
- Kme_17
- Kme_1731 –Is the last day of the month.
- Read a book about last chances.
- Or read the final book of a series.
- Robin- You can also read a book about the end of a cycle
- Book about a new beginning.
- Cathie
A-Z Challenge:Read books where the protagonists are from different professions or avocations, listing them A-Z. One profession or avocation per book. Make it more fun and post unusual or atypical jobs or hobbies.
Also, if you find a variation of job listed under one letter, you may use it for another. For instance, under "A" - Analyst is Intelligence Analyst; you may use that for the letter "I."
If you find a job in a paranormal, fantasy, or urban fantasy that you want to use, feel free to do so. For example in the series The Disillusionists by Carolyn Crane, there is a team of disillusionists. These are people with special abilities that influence others sending them their phobias and depressions. For this challenge you may use "Disillusionist" for "D" instead of "M" for Mercenary.
A - Author: Once Upon a Time: Discovering Our Forever After Story - Cathie
B -
C - Crime Investigator: Touch & Go - Kme_17
D - Dovekeeper: The Dovekeepers - Cathie
E - Environmentalist: The Sibyl Reborn - Claire
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I - Inventor: At Home: A Short History of Private Life - Kme_17
J -
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P - Pilot: Frozen in Time: An Epic Story of Survival and a Modern Quest for Lost Heroes of World War II - Kme_17
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R - Rancher - Lonesome Cowboy - Robin
S - Shoe Department Sales Assistant: Party Crashers - Claire
T - Tracker - The Last City - Claire
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V -
W - Writer - Nell's Cowboy - Robin
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Z -
September Takeover Challenge:CATEGORIES: Ten Things That Are On My Mind.
• Latest Kick...Wrapped Up in Mysteries: I’ve been reading more mysteries lately.
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- Claire - Mystery-
- Kme_17 - MysteryChoose a book from this genre. Or, if you read the dead tree version, wrap up several
books in the same paper (making them all look exactly alike), shuffle them, and then
a week later pick one to read.
• Blue: My favorite color is blue. Read a book with a cover that is predominately blue.
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- Kme_17 -
- Cathie• “V” is for...: I’ve gone vegan! It has been a whole year now. Wow. It might be
hard to find a book with a character who has chosen a plant-based lifestyle,
so read a book with a “V” in the title, or by an author with a first or last name that
starts with “V.”
- Author first name 'V' - Kme_17• This Kitchen is Green Powered: Since green is the official color of vegans, and I love to cook, read a book with a cover that is predominately green. Or where the main character is a chef.
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- Kme_17-
- Robin• Love That Dress!: I started a shelf entitled love-that-dress. Not much on it, yet,
so help me add to it by reading a book that shows a beautiful dress.
- Kme_17• Animals: I’m an animal lover. Read a book with one on the cover.
- Cathie(It does NOT have to be a book about that animal.)
• Beach, Mountains, Desert: I really need to sell my house and move to something
smaller. But where to retire? The beach, the mountains, the desert? Help me by picking
a book depicting any one of these locals.
- Kme_17• Do You Know Jack?: My favorite hero is Jack Travis in Smooth Talking Stranger,
by Lisa Kleypas. Read a book with a character named Jack in it. Or one written by a Jack.
- Cathie (character Jack)• Challenge Book: I love challenges on GRs, making them and participating in them.
Read a book that is the first one for a new challenge, or helps you finish off one.
• One More Time: I love to reread my favorite books, often by audio. Revisit one of
your favorites. Or try a book via this media delivery system.
- Claire
- Kme_17 (audio)Can be repeated to a total of 2 books per category
Robin - 21 (7%), 24 (8.33%), 29 (9.9%)1. Peter Pan
September Take Over- Blue Book
Book A Day- #8 Magical Book
2.To Kill a Mockingbird
Book A Day-# 4 Set in the US, #6 rebellion or resistance, #20 Bestseller, #24 Read in a day
September Take Over: One More Time
3.Aundy
Book A Day: #1 One word title or series first, #2 Romance, #4 Set in the US, #14 19th Century,#31 New beginning
A-Z: Farmer
September Take Over: Animal on cover
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I've discovered that we can have up to two books for each suboption for the 'Book-a-day' challenge. Which gives us even more variety :)
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to my post. It fits in the September Takeover Challenge in the category for a book with a blue cover.
Right, sorry it's taken so long, now going to update this and see how we're getting on :)
Books I've read for the September Challenge:1
- 3/9/13 - ****2
- 6/9/13 - ****3
- 6/9/13 - ***4
- 6/9/13 - ****5
- 8/9/13 - ****6
- 9/9/13 - ****7
- 11/9/13 - ****8
- 12/9/13 - ****9
- 12/9/13 - ****10
- 13/9/13 - ****11
- 14/9/13 - ****12
- 16/9/13 - ***13
- 18/9/13 - ***14
- 21/9/13 - ****15
- 21/9/13 - ****
So far I have read the equivalent of a book a day, but I don't know if it is what you want or not. Do you want me to post them here?
Hi Phyllis, sorry, it took so long to reply! Not everyone in the group has to take part in this challenge but, if you've got plenty of books that fit, let me know and I'll add you in, I just need to know by the 20th. If you want to take part, you'll have to read at least 10 books that fit this month. :)
Claire wrote: "Hi Phyllis, sorry, it took so long to reply! Not everyone in the group has to take part in this challenge but, if you've got plenty of books that fit, let me know and I'll add you in, I just need t..."That is my problem. I have no idea what fits.
Mod
Day 1:
• MC has first experience
• One Word Title
• First in a series
Day 2:
• Romance Book
• Book that has a partnership(Police Partnership, Romance Sub-genres etc, 2 authors writing together like Ilona Andrews. Anthologies don't count). (view spoiler)• Book about second chances
Day 3:
• Wheel on cover
• Love Triangle
• Three best friends
Day 4:
• Red, White & Blue cover
• Set in US
• US Flag on Cover
• Character fighting for independence/greater good
Day 5:
• Character is a sports fan
• MC has best buddy
• Character with a strong need for approval
• Star on cover
• Star on TItle
Day 6:
• MC is a mother/becomes a mother
• MC is a man (Ex: Dresden Files)
• Book about rebellion/resistance to some regimen
Day 7:
• MC is extremely lucky
• Game related book: Ex • gambling, bets, poker night
• Book with a tight deadline
Day 8:
• Magical Book
• Character predicts the future (visions, tarot cards)
Day 9:
• Book set in a post-apocalyptic future
• Character from a post-apocalyptic future
Day 10:
• Poetry Book
• MC is a writer
• MC is Portugese/Brazilian
• MC spreaks Portugese
• MC struggles to save precious item
Day 11: {Theme: Only one left}
• Only option left
• MC Only survivor
• Last of a set of events(Ex: 5th Wave)
• Last book in a series
Day 12:
• Book about Christmas/Christmas songs
• Cumulative title Ex: Once bitten, Twice Shy
• Character/Author named as one of 12 apostles
• Set in Israel
• Book with a zodiac/one of the signs on cover
• Book with a zodiac/one of the signs on title
Day 13:
• Book about Superstitions/Bad Luck/Occult
• Book about computer virus/hacking/technological
Day 14:
• Book where character moves to US
• Book based in 19th century America
Day 15:
• Book showing faint glow of light on cover
Day 16:
• Character (not MC) reaches 16
• Book has a sweet 16 party
• YA book
Day 17:
• Book set in Japan
• Book puts a smile on face
Day 18:
• Book about a professional sports person
• Character plays Golf
• Golf is part of the Title
• Golf is part of the Cover
Day 19:
• Book from medical genre
• MC is doctor/Nurse
• Book has someone dying from flu
Day 20:
• Book about a top student/perfect score
• Best seller
• MC has one of the senses highlighted
Day 21:
• Character has drinking problem
• Character overcomes addiction
• Book set in Vegas/Character goes to Vegas
• Character/Setting is a Casino
• Black Jack or 21 game involved
Day 22:
• Book that is a police procedural
• Book has a strong police presence
Day 23:
• Title/Series name being with "W"
• Author First/Last name begins with W
Day 24:
• Book that was read in one Day
• Book that takes place all in one Day
Day 25:
• Book about a horse
• Cover has a horse
Day 26:
• Set in Australia
• Set aboard ship
• Historical taking place in 18th century
Day 27:
• Books from three different trilogy
• Book about a mathematical riddle/code Ex: Da Vinci Code, the Eight
Day 28:
• Black and White Cover
Day 29:
• MC is about to turn 30
Day 30:
• Character with an abnormal life span (older than s/he appears)
Day 31:
• Book about last chance
• Final book of a series
• Book about the end of a cycle
• Book about a new beginning
Phyllis wrote: "Claire wrote: "Hi Phyllis, sorry, it took so long to reply! Not everyone in the group has to take part in this challenge but, if you've got plenty of books that fit, let me know and I'll add you in..."I'll have a look at the books and send you some questions if I can't figure some out :)
Nice synopsis of the A Book A Day part of the challenge Mods! Thanks; it's going to help a lot for all of us I'm sure :-)
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I can't take credit for it, Cathie. I stole it from Vi on Moonstone. ☺
Ok, Phyllis... I've managed to match up 9 of your books to categories, leaving one or more that you read the rest of this month to fit, if that's ok? If you let me know if you want me to add them and to add you to the list (just to check one more time :) ) and I'll do that tomorrow or Friday
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NBRC: Tower Teams Read 2013, Round II
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How to Catch and Keep a Vampire: A Step by Step Guide to Loving the Bad and the Beautiful (other topics)Awaken (other topics)
Touch & Go (other topics)
Frozen in Time: An Epic Story of Survival and a Modern Quest for Lost Heroes of World War II (other topics)
At Home: A Short History of Private Life (other topics)
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