The Rebellious Readers discussion

Sign ups for next month’s challenge are now open! We will be running a February Event-Themed Challenge where the aim is to read as many books as you can that fit the listed prompts during the month! You may only use ONE prompt per book and prompts cannot be repeated. The prompts are based on special worldwide events that are celebrated during February. Like before, points can be earned for the page count of the book, and books can be of any length, and any genre. You will earn extra points if the book fits one of the prompts listed below, or if you include a review, buddy read a book, or read the group BOTM. Once again, you have the option of either participating on a team or as a solo participant. The person or team with the most amount of points wins!

Sign ups will close on the 1 February and teams will most likely be announced on that same day. Only books that are read during February can be used in this challenge, but you may count books started before February, and finished in February. Please specify below whether you’d like to participate in a team or to go solo. See below, how to earn points! Have fun! :)

Pages Points Breakdown:

100 pages or less = 3 points
101 - 200 pages = 4 points
201 - 300 pages = 5 points
301 - 400 pages = 7 points
401 - 500 pages = 9 points
501 - 600 pages = 11 points
601 - 700 pages = 13 points
701+ pages = 15 points

Extra Points:

—> Is it a Rebellious Readers BOTM? If yes = +3 points
—> Is it a Buddy Read? If yes = +3 points
—> Is it a Manga/Graphic Novel/ etc? = -1 point
—> Does it have a review? (Points awarded based on length/quality of review) —> Short Review = +1 point, Medium Review = +2 points, Long Review = +3 points
—> Does it fit a prompt? If yes = +3 points per prompt. (Note you may only use 1 prompt per book, and you cannot repeat prompts again.) The prompts can be found below.

List of Prompts:

Make a Friend Day:
Read a book that was recommended to you by a friend
Read a book with a close group of friends
Read a book with a theme of friendship
Read a book with a friendly main character
Read a book where the main characters were childhood friends
Read a book with the found family trope

Valentine’s Day:
Read a romance book
Read a book with a mostly red or pink cover
Read a book with a couple you ship
Read a book with LGBTQ+ representation
Read a book that you loved (rated 5 stars)
Read a book written by an author you love

Mardi Gras:
Read a book which includes a carnival
Read a book which includes a party
Read a book with a colourful cover
Read a book with a character who loves eating
Read a book where a character makes a sacrifice
Read a book where the characters have fun together
Read a book that left you in high spirits

Ash Wednesday:
Read a book with a religious character
Read a book which includes one or more gods
Read a book with a made-up culture or religion
Read a book that includes a special ceremony
Read a book where a character has a redemption arc
Read a book that includes a character with fire powers

Love Your Pet Day:
Read a book with an animal on the cover
Read a book with an animal protagonist
Read a book with a character who loves animals
Read a book where a character owns a pet
Read a book with an obedient character that follows orders
Read a book with magical creatures

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out to myself, or another mod!

Thank you, and I hope you’ll participate! Happy reading! :)

BookDuck | Maddie wrote: "I’ll sign up and team please"

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I’ll sign up as a team!

Rania wrote: "I’ll sign up as a team!"

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Can I join a team this time? Usually I do solo but I want to try to work with a group please!

I'll sign up and team please!

Both of you are added!

i’m in for a team :)

i’m in for a team too

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i wanna sign up. team please :)

Lucy Tonks wrote: "i wanna sign up. team please :)"

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i am in, and i would like to be in a team <3

Solo please :)

You had me at love your pet day (literally have a cat on my lap right now).

A question I've been meaning to ask, if I join a team, how are the expectations? I'd like to try it out, but both my mood and the availability of the library are as unpredictable as the sea at the moment, so I might end up reading rather little if the tide is not a fortunate one...I don't wanna pull down any team so if you recommend I go solo in that situation I'll go solo, otherwise I'll try joining a team this time.

Jaye wrote: "You had me at love your pet day (literally have a cat on my lap right now).

A question I've been meaning to ask, if I join a team, how are the expectations? I'd like to try it out, but both my moo..."

Since it’s just supposed to be a fun, relaxed challenge there aren’t really any expectations, and being in a team or going solo is more of a matter of personal preference. At the end of the day you can only do what you can do, and even if you don’t give your team many points, it’s more about participation and of course having fun while you can, so if you’d like to join a team you’re more than welcome to.

Nini fly wrote: "Solo please :)"

Greek Book Addiction wrote: "i am in, and i would like to be in a team <3"

Both of you are added!

I'll sign up for a team if possible!

Alright, I'll sign up as team then :)

All of you are added!

Can i sign up for a team please

I'll sign up for solo :)))

i'll love to sign up with a team please!!

heyy, I'd love to sign up!! I don't mind if I'm in a team or solo :)

All of you are added!

Can i join :))

I'd love to sign up as a team!

Lorelei wrote: "I'd love to sign up as a team!"

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oyin ;) wrote: "Can i join :))"

Of course! Team or solo?

I'd like to join too! Team please

Abilovesbooks wrote: "I'd like to join too! Team please"

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I would love to join for a team please!

Team please!!

Can i join :))

All the above are added!

Sign me up!! With a team please

Natasha wrote: "Sign me up!! With a team please"

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I would like to join! :3 In a team please.

Team please :D

I’ll join! Solo please

All of the above are added!