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February - Fandomonium
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼How to Participate:👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼1. 👏🏼Post here telling the challenge leader that you'd like to join the challenge. You can choose your books for the challenge at the beginning, or add them as you go. You can join a challenge at any time, as long as the challenge is still active. You must choose a goal for the challenge.
2. 👏🏼Whenever you finish a book for the challenge, post here and let the challenge leader know so they can update your progress. Please be sure to post the number of books you have completed and the number of your original message every time you post an update.
The challenge leader is not able to keep track of your total number of books for you because of the number of participants in the challenge. The number of the original post is used to identify you, as there can be many members with the same name. The challenge leader will not look at this post to track your progress.
Example:
Message 32 updated! 2/10 books read!
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PARTICIPANTS
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼Admiring Fans👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Erika (message 49) 0/5
Jordynn (message 24) - 0/5
Margie (message 11) - 0/7
Mary (message 43) - 0/8
Maureen (message 17) - 0/10
Rachael (message 37) - 0/10
Samantha (message 14) - 0/10
Suzanne (message 32) - 0/10
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼Engaging Fans👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Allie (message 20) - 3/5
Asma (message 44) - 3/7
Chrissie (message 6) - 2/10
Christene Paula (message 89) - 4/5
CrazyAsACupcake (message 39) - 3/5
D.L. (message 10) - 2/4
Gretchen (message 55) - 2/3
Jennifer (message 53) - 7/10
Marissa (message 15) - 6/10
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼Hopelessly Devoted Fans👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Alison (message 28) - 5/5
Amy (message 40) - 5/5
Ana (message 18) - 3/3
Ashleigh (message 22) - 2/2
Carmen (message 7) - 10/10
Carri Carey (message 4) - 10/10
Cindy III (message 109) - 3/3
Dominique (message 26) - 4/4
eatsleepreadreview (message 27) - 6/6
Emejota (message 42) - 10/10
Emily (message 19) - 5/5
Greg (message 48) - 3/3
Janine (message 25) - 5/5
Kiawi (message 33) - 6/5
Lindsey (message 58) - 10/10
lorelei (message 41) - 4/4
Lynn (message 31) - 7/7
Megan (message 5) - 9/4
Megan BG (message 38) - 5/5
Mie (message 21) - 6/4
=MYSTIQUE= (message 29) - 5/5
Nicole (message 35) - 8/6
oshizu (message 9) - 10/10
Rachael (message 8) - 5/4
rika (message 3) - 10/10
Sarah (message 23) - 3/3
Sumi (message 12) - 3/3
Sunny (message 13) - 5/5
TerryJane (message 30) - 10/10
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼STATS👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
Updated: 2/28/22
Participants: 46
Books pledged: 290
Books read: 210/290
Challenges completed: 29/46
10/10
1.Read a book featuring a group of characters united for a cause. - Redfield Farm: A Novel of the Underground Railroad by Judith Redline Coopey 01/02
2. Re-read a favorite book or read one that you have heard others rave about. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn 02/02 - Quite simply, this is one of the best novels of the year. It's a thriller in the best tradition of Alfred Hitchcock and layered with brilliantly written characters; it's the kind of book that's nearly impossible to put down. The surprises and twists keep the reader guessing up until the final page, and my first thought upon finishing the novel was that I wanted to read it a second time.
3. Read a book adapted to film or TV. -Their Eyes Were Watching Godby Zora Neale Hurston 02/02 - Their Eyes Were Watching God is an American Broadcasting Company television film that aired on March 6, 2005. It is based upon Zora Neale Hurston's 1937 novel of the same name
4. Read a book of historical fiction - Second Sight by Amanda Quick 03/02
5. Read a book about friendship - Curve My Song by Sarah Gai 03/02
6. Read a book with a character who wears a colorful outfit, a costume or disguise. - The Postman by David Brin 05/02
7.Read a book from a spin-off series. - Love and Lists by Tara Sivec 05/02
8. Read a book that has either a rating below 3.5 stars or less than 500 reviews. - The Family Plot by Megan Collins 05/02 - rating 3.46
9. Read a book from the Favorite Books That Were Once Banned listopia - The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank 07/02
10. Read a love story - Grey Eyes by Quinteria Ramey 07/02
1.Read a book featuring a group of characters united for a cause. - Redfield Farm: A Novel of the Underground Railroad by Judith Redline Coopey 01/02
2. Re-read a favorite book or read one that you have heard others rave about. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn 02/02 - Quite simply, this is one of the best novels of the year. It's a thriller in the best tradition of Alfred Hitchcock and layered with brilliantly written characters; it's the kind of book that's nearly impossible to put down. The surprises and twists keep the reader guessing up until the final page, and my first thought upon finishing the novel was that I wanted to read it a second time.
3. Read a book adapted to film or TV. -Their Eyes Were Watching Godby Zora Neale Hurston 02/02 - Their Eyes Were Watching God is an American Broadcasting Company television film that aired on March 6, 2005. It is based upon Zora Neale Hurston's 1937 novel of the same name
4. Read a book of historical fiction - Second Sight by Amanda Quick 03/02
5. Read a book about friendship - Curve My Song by Sarah Gai 03/02
6. Read a book with a character who wears a colorful outfit, a costume or disguise. - The Postman by David Brin 05/02
7.Read a book from a spin-off series. - Love and Lists by Tara Sivec 05/02
8. Read a book that has either a rating below 3.5 stars or less than 500 reviews. - The Family Plot by Megan Collins 05/02 - rating 3.46
9. Read a book from the Favorite Books That Were Once Banned listopia - The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank 07/02
10. Read a love story - Grey Eyes by Quinteria Ramey 07/02
I’ll sign up for 10!✅ 1.
Fandom: Read a book either as a Buddy Read, with a TBR Twin, or featuring a group of characters united for a cause. In Another Time - Read 2/17/22✅ 2.
Fangirl/Fanboy: Re-read a favorite book or read one that you have heard others rave about. Sudden Prey - Read 2/13/22✅ 3.
Fan Convention (simply Convention or Con): Read a manga, graphic novel, or book adapted to film or TV. Locke & Key, Vol. 1: Welcome to Lovecraft - Read 2/18/22✅ 4.
Fanon (blends "fan" and "canon"): Read a book of historical fiction or alternate history. Empire of the Sun - Read 2/4/22✅ 5.
Friendly Fandoms: Read a book about friendship or in a genre you particularly love. The Black Dahlia - Read 2/16/22✅ 6.
Cosplay (blends "costume" and "roleplaying"): Read a book with a character who wears a colorful outfit, a costume or disguise. The Talented Mr. Ripley - Read 2/21/22✅ 7.
Fan Fiction: Read a book either about books/writing or from a spin-off series. Heroes Reborn: Collection One - Read 2/24/22✅ 8.
Unpopular Popular Character: Read a book that has either a rating below 3.5 stars or less than 500 reviews. A New Reality - Read 2/2/22✅ 9.
Fandom Heresy: Read a book from the Favorite Books That Were Once Banned listopia or on a topic you feel unfamiliar or uncertain about. The Bell Jar - Read 2/1/22✅ 10.
Shipping (from "relationSHIP"): Read a love story or a book with a happy ending. Beach Read - Read 2/10/22
I’m in for 4!1. United for cause - Lobizona by Romina Garber - completed
2. Heard rave reviews about - Mercy Street by Jennifer Haigh - completed
3. Adapted - The Power of the Dog by Thomas Savage - completed
5. Genre loved - Midnight at the Bright Ideas Bookstore by Matthew Sullivan - completed
6. In disguise - Baptism of Fire by Andrzej Sapkowski, translated by David French - completed
7. About books - The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Robinson - completed
8. Less than 500 reviews - Love Me, If You Dare by Alyssa Clarke - completed
9. Topic uncertain about - When the Reckoning Comes by LaTanya McQueen - completed
10. Romance - The Cowboy's Claim by Nina Crespo - completed
9/4 - challenge completed!
Finished: 2022/12/17I will try for all 10.
1. Fandom:
✓2. Fangirl:
✓3. Fan Convention (simply Convention or Con):
✓4. Fanon (blends "fan" and "canon"):
✓5. Friendly Fandoms:
✓6. Cosplay (blends "costume" and "roleplaying"):
✓7. Fan Fiction:
✓8. Unpopular Popular Character:
✓9. Fandom Heresy:
✓10. Shipping (from "relationSHIP"):
✓
Hola!Carri, please, count me in! 😉
PROGRESS: 10/10
❎1. Fandom: A community of fans--for any given work, person, or other object of fan adoration--which came together for their mutual benefit.
Read a book either as a Buddy Read, with a TBR Twin, or featuring a group of characters united for a cause. The Road Trip
❎2. Fangirl/Fanboy: A self-proclaimed fangirl/fanboy often gushes enthusiastically over their favorite subject.
Re-read a favorite book or read one that you have heard others rave about. Fangirl
❎3. Fan Convention (simply Convention or Con): Where fans of a particular franchise, creator, or work all meet to discuss it and ask questions to celebrities in films and voice acting. A number turn up as cosplayers.
Read a manga, graphic novel, or book adapted to film or TV. All Creatures Great and Small
❎4. Fanon (blends "fan" and "canon"): Fans' interpretation of details not explained or shown in the source material (canon).
Read a book of historical fiction or alternate history.QUEEN MARGOT
❎5. Friendly Fandoms: When fandoms of two works get along well, a fan of one work is likely to become a fan of the other.
Read a book about friendship or in a genre you particularly love.The Strawberry Hearts Diner
❎6. Cosplay (blends "costume" and "roleplaying"): Dressing up as a character from a movie, TV series, book, or video game. Flaunt your costume at a Con!
Read a book with a character who wears a colorful outfit, a costume or disguise. The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl
❎7. Fan Fiction: A form of Alternate or Expanded Universe created by the fans of a work, rather than the work's original creator.
Read a book either about books/writing or from a spin-off series. The Book of Speculation
❎8. Unpopular Popular Character: A character adored by the fanbase but who is ignored, disliked, or mistreated by the work's other characters.
Read a book that has either a rating below 3.5 stars or less than 500 reviews. Slow: Finding Peace and Purpose in a Hectic World
❎9. Fandom Heresy: If you disagree with a viewpoint held by most other fans, the rest of the fandom will turn on you.
Read a book from the Favorite Books That Were Once Banned listopia or on a topic you feel unfamiliar or uncertain about. Ulysses
❎10. Shipping (from "relationSHIP"): Rooting for love to blossom between a fictional couple.
Read a love story or a book with a happy ending. La ley del amor
Please sign me up for 4 books.COMPLETED: 5/4
✔️ Fandom - read a book as a buddy read: Cursed
✔️ Fangirl - reread a favourite book: The Invisible Library
✔️ Friendly Fandoms - read a book in a genre you particularly love (fantasy): The Masked City
✔️ Fanfiction - read a book about books: The Burning Page
✔️ Fandom Heresy - read a book from the favourite books that were once banned Listopia: Moll Flanders
Thanks so much for leading us, Carri! Please sign me up for 10 books. <3Progress: 10/10
✔️1. Fandom: Read a book as a Buddy Read.
Murder at Kensington Palace (BR)
✔️2. Fangirl/Fanboy: Read a book that you have heard others rave about. Jade War
✔️3. Fan Convention: Read a book adapted to film or TV.
The Makioka Sisters
✔️4. Fanon: Read a book of historical fiction or alternate history.
The Calculating Stars
✔️5. Friendly Fandoms: Read a book about friendship.
The Main Corpse
✔️6. Cosplay: Read a book with a character who wears a colorful outfit, a costume. or disguise. The Postman
✔️7. Fan Fiction: Read a book about books/writing.
Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore
✔️8. Unpopular Popular Character: Read a book that has a rating below 3.5 stars. Space Opera
✔️9. Fandom Heresy: Read a book on a topic you feel unfamiliar or uncertain about (unfamiliar topic).
Nowhere to Be Found
✔️10. Shipping: Read a love story. My Love Story
Progress: 2/4✔️ 1. Fandom: A community of fans--for any given work, person, or other object of fan adoration--which came together for their mutual benefit.
Read a book either as a Buddy Read, with a TBR Twin, or featuring a group of characters united for a cause. -- Real Murders by Charlaine Harris (2/3/22)
3. Fan Convention (simply Convention or Con): Where fans of a particular franchise, creator, or work all meet to discuss it and ask questions to celebrities in films and voice acting. A number turn up as cosplayers.
Read a manga, graphic novel, or book adapted to film or TV.
8. Unpopular Popular Character: A character adored by the fanbase but who is ignored, disliked, or mistreated by the work's other characters.
Read a book that has either a rating below 3.5 stars or less than 500 reviews.
9. Fandom Heresy: If you disagree with a viewpoint held by most other fans, the rest of the fandom will turn on you.
Read a book from the Favorite Books That Were Once Banned listopia Chamber of Secrets
✔️ 10. Shipping (from "relationSHIP"): Rooting for love to blossom between a fictional couple.
Read a love story or a book with a happy ending. -- Fumbled by Alexa Martin (2/16/22)
Thanks for leading Carri Carey. Please add me for 7 prompts.Progress: 0/7
1. Fandom: Read a book either as a Buddy Read, with a TBR Twin, or featuring a group of characters united for a cause.
2. Fangirl/Fanboy: Re-read a favorite book or read one that you have heard others rave about.
3. Fan Convention (simply Convention or Con): Read a manga, graphic novel, or book adapted to film or TV.
4. Fanon (blends "fan" and "canon"): Read a book of historical fiction or alternate history.
5. Friendly Fandoms: Read a book about friendship or in a genre you particularly love.
6. Cosplay (blends "costume" and "roleplaying"): Read a book with a character who wears a colorful outfit, a costume or disguise.
7. Fan Fiction: Read a book either about books/writing or from a spin-off series.
8. Unpopular Popular Character: Read a book that has either a rating below 3.5 stars or less than 500 reviews.
9. Fandom Heresy: Read a book from the Favorite Books That Were Once Banned listopia or on a topic you feel unfamiliar or uncertain about.
10. Shipping (from "relationSHIP"): Read a love story or a book with a happy ending.
Sounds fun, I'll sign up for all 10!
6/10
1. Fandom: Read a book either as a Buddy Read, with a TBR Twin, or featuring a group of characters united for a cause.
The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
2. Fangirl/Fanboy: Re-read a favorite book or read one that you have heard others rave about.
Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik
3. Fan Convention (simply Convention or Con): Read a manga, graphic novel, or book adapted to film or TV.
Uzumaki by Junji Ito
4. Fanon (blends "fan" and "canon"): Read a book of historical fiction or alternate history.
His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik
5. Friendly Fandoms: Read a book about friendship or in a genre you particularly love.
Frostbite by Richelle Mead
6. Cosplay (blends "costume" and "roleplaying"): Read a book with a character who wears a colorful outfit, a costume or disguise.
Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning
7. Fan Fiction: Read a book either about books/writing or from a spin-off series.
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
8. Unpopular Popular Character: Read a book that has either a rating below 3.5 stars or less than 500 reviews.
Soundless by Richelle Mead
9. Fandom Heresy: Read a book from the Favorite Books That Were Once Banned listopia or on a topic you feel unfamiliar or uncertain about.
Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly
10. Shipping (from "relationSHIP"): Read a love story or a book with a happy ending.
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
Completed
6/10
1. Fandom: Read a book either as a Buddy Read, with a TBR Twin, or featuring a group of characters united for a cause.
The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon
2. Fangirl/Fanboy: Re-read a favorite book or read one that you have heard others rave about.
Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik
3. Fan Convention (simply Convention or Con): Read a manga, graphic novel, or book adapted to film or TV.
Uzumaki by Junji Ito
4. Fanon (blends "fan" and "canon"): Read a book of historical fiction or alternate history.
His Majesty's Dragon by Naomi Novik
5. Friendly Fandoms: Read a book about friendship or in a genre you particularly love.
Frostbite by Richelle Mead
6. Cosplay (blends "costume" and "roleplaying"): Read a book with a character who wears a colorful outfit, a costume or disguise.
Darkfever by Karen Marie Moning
7. Fan Fiction: Read a book either about books/writing or from a spin-off series.
Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell
8. Unpopular Popular Character: Read a book that has either a rating below 3.5 stars or less than 500 reviews.
Soundless by Richelle Mead
9. Fandom Heresy: Read a book from the Favorite Books That Were Once Banned listopia or on a topic you feel unfamiliar or uncertain about.
Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly
10. Shipping (from "relationSHIP"): Read a love story or a book with a happy ending.
Red, White & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston
Completed
Fandomonium ChallengeDuration: February 1-28, 2022
Progress: 6/10
1. Fandom: A community of fans--for any given work, person, or other object of fan adoration--which came together for their mutual benefit.
Read a book either as a Buddy Read, with a TBR Twin, or featuring a group of characters united for a cause.
✔️2. Fangirl/Fanboy: A self-proclaimed fangirl/fanboy often gushes enthusiastically over their favorite subject.
Re-read a favorite book or read one that you have heard others rave about.
--- Concrete Rose by Angie Thomas (2/27)
✔️3. Fan Convention (simply Convention or Con): Where fans of a particular franchise, creator, or work all meet to discuss it and ask questions to celebrities in films and voice acting. A number turn up as cosplayers.
Read a manga, graphic novel, or book adapted to film or TV.
--- Monstress Book One by Marjorie M. Liu (2/17)
4. Fanon (blends "fan" and "canon"): Fans' interpretation of details not explained or shown in the source material (canon).
Read a book of historical fiction or alternate history.
✔️5. Friendly Fandoms: When fandoms of two works get along well, a fan of one work is likely to become a fan of the other.
Read a book about friendship or in a genre you particularly love.
--- Amelia Unabridged by Ashley Schumacher (2/20)
6. Cosplay (blends "costume" and "roleplaying"): Dressing up as a character from a movie, TV series, book, or video game. Flaunt your costume at a Con!
Read a book with a character who wears a colorful outfit, a costume or disguise.
✔️7. Fan Fiction: A form of Alternate or Expanded Universe created by the fans of a work, rather than the work's original creator.
Read a book either about books/writing or from a spin-off series.
--- Eight Perfect Murders by Peter Swanson (2/3)
✔️8. Unpopular Popular Character: A character adored by the fanbase but who is ignored, disliked, or mistreated by the work's other characters.
Read a book that has either a rating below 3.5 stars or less than 500 reviews.
--- The Stars We Steal by Alexa Donne (2/25)
✔️9. Fandom Heresy: If you disagree with a viewpoint held by most other fans, the rest of the fandom will turn on you.
Read a book from the Favorite Books That Were Once Banned listopia or on a topic you feel unfamiliar or uncertain about.
--- The Pact by Jodi Picoult (2/13)
10. Shipping (from "relationSHIP"): Rooting for love to blossom between a fictional couple.
Read a love story or a book with a happy ending.
Welcome everyone! I'm excited to be leading my first challenge!
FandomoniumFebruary 1, 2022 - February 28, 2022
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3. Fan Convention (simply Convention or Con): Where fans of a particular franchise, creator, or work all meet to discuss it and ask questions to celebrities in films and voice acting. A number turn up as cosplayers.
Read a graphic novel.
The Girl from the Sea
4. Fanon (blends "fan" and "canon"): Fans' interpretation of details not explained or shown in the source material (canon).
Read a book of historical fiction.
We Were the Lucky Ones
5. Friendly Fandoms: When fandoms of two works get along well, a fan of one work is likely to become a fan of the other.
Read a book in a genre you particularly love.
One Night on the Island
9. Fandom Heresy: If you disagree with a viewpoint held by most other fans, the rest of the fandom will turn on you.
Read a book from the Favorite Books That Were Once Banned listopia.
A Farewell to Arms
10. Shipping (from "relationSHIP"): Rooting for love to blossom between a fictional couple.
Read a love story.
How to Love Your Neighbor
Hi! Sign me up for 3 books, thanks! Progress 3/3
1. Fandom: A community of fans--for any given work, person, or other object of fan adoration--which came together for their mutual benefit.
Read a book either as a Buddy Read, with a TBR Twin, or featuring a group of characters united for a cause.
✅2. Fangirl/Fanboy: A self-proclaimed fangirl/fanboy often gushes enthusiastically over their favorite subject.
Re-read a favorite book or read one that you have heard others rave about. The Silmarillion by JRR Tolkien
3. Fan Convention (simply Convention or Con): Where fans of a particular franchise, creator, or work all meet to discuss it and ask questions to celebrities in films and voice acting. A number turn up as cosplayers.
Read a manga, graphic novel, or book adapted to film or TV.
4. Fanon (blends "fan" and "canon"): Fans' interpretation of details not explained or shown in the source material (canon).
Read a book of historical fiction or alternate history.
5. Friendly Fandoms: When fandoms of two works get along well, a fan of one work is likely to become a fan of the other.
Read a book about friendship or in a genre you particularly love.
6. Cosplay (blends "costume" and "roleplaying"): Dressing up as a character from a movie, TV series, book, or video game. Flaunt your costume at a Con!
Read a book with a character who wears a colorful outfit, a costume or disguise.
7. Fan Fiction: A form of Alternate or Expanded Universe created by the fans of a work, rather than the work's original creator.
Read a book either about books/writing or from a spin-off series.
✅8. Unpopular Popular Character: A character adored by the fanbase but who is ignored, disliked, or mistreated by the work's other characters.
Read a book that has either a rating below 3.5 stars or less than 500 reviews. O Alegre Canto da Perdiz by Paulina Chiziane
9. Fandom Heresy: If you disagree with a viewpoint held by most other fans, the rest of the fandom will turn on you.
Read a book from the Favorite Books That Were Once Banned listopia or on a topic you feel unfamiliar or uncertain about.
✅10. Shipping (from "relationSHIP"): Rooting for love to blossom between a fictional couple.
Read a love story or a book with a happy ending. Slightly Scandalous by Mary Balogh
I'd like to sign up for 5!5/5 - Completed 2/21/2022
1. Buddy Read - Dark Matter by Blake Crouch
2. One that you have heard others rave about. - Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson
3. A manga, graphic novel, or book adapted to film or TV. - To All the Boys I've Loved Before by Jenny Han
5. A genre you particularly love. - Misery by Stephen King
8. A rating below 3.5 stars or less than 500 reviews. - The Mystery: Finding True Love in a World of Broken Lovers by Lacey Sturm
I will sign up for 5Progress 3/5
✔️1. Fandom: .
Read a book either as a Buddy Read, with a TBR Twin, or featuring a group of characters united for a cause. The Man Who Died Twice
2. Fangirl/Fanboy:
Re-read a favorite book or read one that you have heard others rave about.
3. Fan Convention (simply Convention or Con):
Read a manga, graphic novel, or book adapted to film or TV.
✔️4. Fanon (blends "fan" and "canon"):
Read a book of historical fiction or alternate history. The Lincoln Highway
✔️5. Friendly Fandoms:
Read a book about friendship or in a genre you particularly love. Something to Hide
6. Cosplay (blends "costume" and "roleplaying"):
Read a book with a character who wears a colorful outfit, a costume or disguise.
7. Fan Fiction:
Read a book either about books/writing or from a spin-off series.
8. Unpopular Popular Character:
Read a book that has either a rating below 3.5 stars or less than 500 reviews.
9. Fandom Heresy:
Read a book from the Favorite Books That Were Once Banned listopia or on a topic you feel unfamiliar or uncertain about.
10. Shipping (from "relationSHIP"):
Read a love story or a book with a happy ending.
Hi Carri, please sign me up for 4 books 📚6/4 - COMPLETE
Possibilities:
1. Fandom: A community of fans--for any given work, person, or other object of fan adoration--which came together for their mutual benefit.
Read a book either as a Buddy Read, with a TBR Twin, or featuring a group of characters united for a cause.
📗 The Rose Society
2. Fangirl/Fanboy: A self-proclaimed fangirl/fanboy often gushes enthusiastically over their favorite subject.
Re-read a favorite book or read one that you have heard others rave about.
🔻 Lykkelige Irene
3. Fan Convention (simply Convention or Con): Where fans of a particular franchise, creator, or work all meet to discuss it and ask questions to celebrities in films and voice acting. A number turn up as cosplayers.
Read a manga, graphic novel, or book adapted to film or TV.
📗 Innocent Graves
4. Fanon (blends "fan" and "canon"): Fans' interpretation of details not explained or shown in the source material (canon).
Read a book of historical fiction or alternate history.
📗 Cometh the Hour
5. Friendly Fandoms: When fandoms of two works get along well, a fan of one work is likely to become a fan of the other.
Read a book about friendship or in a genre you particularly love.
📗 Felicia forsvant
6. Cosplay (blends "costume" and "roleplaying"): Dressing up as a character from a movie, TV series, book, or video game. Flaunt your costume at a Con!
Read a book with a character who wears a colorful outfit, a costume or disguise.
📗 Morality for Beautiful Girls
7. Fan Fiction: A form of Alternate or Expanded Universe created by the fans of a work, rather than the work's original creator.
Read a book either about books/writing or from a spin-off series.
8. Unpopular Popular Character: A character adored by the fanbase but who is ignored, disliked, or mistreated by the work's other characters.
Read a book that has either a rating below 3.5 stars or less than 500 reviews.
📗 Dem der dræber drømme sover aldrig
9. Fandom Heresy: If you disagree with a viewpoint held by most other fans, the rest of the fandom will turn on you.
Read a book from the Favorite Books That Were Once Banned listopia or on a topic you feel unfamiliar or uncertain about.
10. Shipping (from "relationSHIP"): Rooting for love to blossom between a fictional couple.
Read a love story or a book with a happy ending.
📕 The Stone Sky
Sign me up for 2 please!---
Tracking
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1. Friendly Fandoms - a book about friendship - Paper and Fire
2. Fan Fiction - a book about books/writing - Rock Paper Scissors
Sign me up for 3 books3/3-COMPLETED
✅2. Fangirl/Fanboy: A self-proclaimed fangirl/fanboy often gushes enthusiastically over their favorite subject(Re-read a favorite book or read one that you have heard others rave about)-New Kids on the Block: The Whole Story by Their Friends(1/2/22)
✅3. Fan Convention (simply Convention or Con): Where fans of a particular franchise, creator, or work all meet to discuss it and ask questions to celebrities in films and voice acting. A number turn up as cosplayers.(Read a manga, graphic novel, or book adapted to film or TV)-All The Colors Of Love(2/2/22)
✅9. Fandom Heresy: If you disagree with a viewpoint held by most other fans, the rest of the fandom will turn on you. (Read a book from the Favorite Books That Were Once Banned listopia or on a topic you feel unfamiliar or uncertain about)-James and the Giant Peach(1/2/22)
February - Fandomonium - Completed!4/4
1. Fandom: A community of fans--for any given work, person, or other object of fan adoration--which came together for their mutual benefit.
Read a book either as a Buddy Read, with a TBR Twin, or featuring a group of characters united for a cause. The Grace of Kings 2/9/2022 - Buddy read
2. Fangirl/Fanboy: A self-proclaimed fangirl/fanboy often gushes enthusiastically over their favorite subject.
Re-read a favorite book or read one that you have heard others rave about. The House in the Cerulean Sea 2/1/2022
6. Cosplay (blends "costume" and "roleplaying"): Dressing up as a character from a movie, TV series, book, or video game. Flaunt your costume at a Con!
Read a book with a character who wears a colorful outfit, a costume or disguise. The Whispering Room - Jane Hawk 2/23/22
5. Friendly Fandoms: When fandoms of two works get along well, a fan of one work is likely to become a fan of the other.
Read a book about friendship or in a genre you particularly love.
Tower of Dawn 2/11/22
Hi, Can I sign up for 6 please:
6/6
Fangirl/Fanboy: A self-proclaimed fangirl/fanboy often gushes enthusiastically over their favorite subject.
Re-read a favorite book or read one that you have heard others rave about.
Fandom: A community of fans--for any given work, person, or other object of fan adoration--which came together for their mutual benefit.
Read a book either as a Buddy Read, with a TBR Twin, or featuring a group of characters united for a cause.
Fan Convention (simply Convention or Con): Where fans of a particular franchise, creator, or work all meet to discuss it and ask questions to celebrities in films and voice acting. A number turn up as cosplayers.
Read a manga, graphic novel, or book adapted to film or TV.
Friendly Fandoms: When fandoms of two works get along well, a fan of one work is likely to become a fan of the other.
Read a book about friendship or in a genre you particularly love.
Unpopular Popular Character: A character adored by the fanbase but who is ignored, disliked, or mistreated by the work's other characters.
Read a book that has either a rating below 3.5 stars or less than 500 reviews.
Cosplay (blends "costume" and "roleplaying"): Dressing up as a character from a movie, TV series, book, or video game. Flaunt your costume at a Con!
Read a book with a character who wears a colorful outfit, a costume or disguise.
Please sign me up for a total of 5 books! Thank You!5/5 books read...**Challenge Complete**
√ 1. Fandom: A community of fans--for any given work, person, or other object of fan adoration--which came together for their mutual benefit.
Read a book either as a Buddy Read, with a TBR Twin, or featuring a group of characters united for a cause - Murder at Kensington Palace
√ 2. Fangirl/Fanboy: A self-proclaimed fangirl/fanboy often gushes enthusiastically over their favorite subject.
Re-read a favorite book or read one that you have heard others rave about - From Lukov with Love
3. Fan Convention (simply Convention or Con): Where fans of a particular franchise, creator, or work all meet to discuss it and ask questions to celebrities in films and voice acting. A number turn up as cosplayers.
Read a manga, graphic novel, or book adapted to film or TV -
4. Fanon (blends "fan" and "canon"): Fans' interpretation of details not explained or shown in the source material (canon).
Read a book of historical fiction or alternate history -
√ 5. Friendly Fandoms: When fandoms of two works get along well, a fan of one work is likely to become a fan of the other.
Read a book about friendship or in a genre you particularly love - Cold Wind
6. Cosplay (blends "costume" and "roleplaying"): Dressing up as a character from a movie, TV series, book, or video game. Flaunt your costume at a Con!
Read a book with a character who wears a colorful outfit, a costume or disguise. -
√ 7. Fan Fiction: A form of Alternate or Expanded Universe created by the fans of a work, rather than the work's original creator.
Read a book either about books/writing -Later...although the main premise is that a boy/teen can see and talk with dead people, his mother is a literary agent and also uses his ability to finish a novel of a client who has died.
8. Unpopular Popular Character: A character adored by the fanbase but who is ignored, disliked, or mistreated by the work's other characters.
Read a book that has either a rating below 3.5 stars or less than 500 reviews
9. Fandom Heresy: If you disagree with a viewpoint held by most other fans, the rest of the fandom will turn on you.
Read a book from the Favorite Books That Were Once Banned listopia or on a topic you feel unfamiliar or uncertain about -
√ 10. Shipping (from "relationSHIP"): Rooting for love to blossom between a fictional couple.
Read a love story or a book with a happy ending - Running Wild
📕📚📖2022 READING CHALLENGE📖📚📕February - Fandomonium
February 01 - February 28
✅✅✅Challenge Completed✅✅✅
Progress: 5/5
🥀1. Read a book either as a Buddy Read, with a TBR Twin, or featuring a group of characters united for a cause.
✔️2.Re-read a favorite book or read one that you have heard others rave about.
- Nowhere Ranch 2/4/22 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🥀3. Read a manga, graphic novel, or book adapted to film or TV.
🥀4.Read a book of historical fiction or alternate history.
✔️5.Read a book about friendship or in a genre you particularly love. M/M Romance
- Omega Healed 2/22/22 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
✔️6.Read a book with a character who wears a colorful outfit, a costume or disguise.
- Gutter Mind: Smoke Valley MC 2/15/22 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🥀7.Read a book either about books/writing or from a spin-off series.
✔️8. Read a book that has either a rating below 3.5 stars or less than 500 reviews.
- Blood on Tap 2/3/22 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
🥀9. Read a book from the Favorite Books That Were Once Banned listopia or on a topic you feel unfamiliar or uncertain about.
✔️10. Read a love story or a book with a happy ending
- Beauty and His Beast 2/21/22 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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FANDOMONIUM - Monthly ChallengeDuration: February 1 - February 28, 2022
Progress: 10/10 -- COMPLETE
"Fans are great. Fandom is weird." - Terry Pratchett
1. Fandom: A community of fans--for any given work, person, or other object of fan adoration--which came together for their mutual benefit.
Read a book either as a Buddy Read, with a TBR Twin, or featuring a group of characters united for a cause.
🦸♀️ The House in the Cerulean Sea
2. Fangirl/Fanboy: A self-proclaimed fangirl/fanboy often gushes enthusiastically over their favorite subject.
Re-read a favorite book or read one that you have heard others rave about.
🦸♀️ From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
3. Fan Convention (simply Convention or Con): Where fans of a particular franchise, creator, or work all meet to discuss it and ask questions to celebrities in films and voice acting. A number turn up as cosplayers.
Read a manga, graphic novel, or book adapted to film or TV.
🦸♀️ Forrest Gump
4. Fanon (blends "fan" and "canon"): Fans' interpretation of details not explained or shown in the source material (canon).
Read a book of historical fiction or alternate history.
🦸♀️ The Cellist of Sarajevo
5. Friendly Fandoms: When fandoms of two works get along well, a fan of one work is likely to become a fan of the other.
Read a book about friendship or in a genre you particularly love.
🦸♀️ Faithful
6. Cosplay (blends "costume" and "roleplaying"): Dressing up as a character from a movie, TV series, book, or video game. Flaunt your costume at a Con!
Read a book with a character who wears a colorful outfit, a costume or disguise.
🦸♀️ The Almost Sisters (Batman cosplayer)
7. Fan Fiction: A form of Alternate or Expanded Universe created by the fans of a work, rather than the work's original creator.
Read a book either about books/writing or from a spin-off series.
🦸♀️ Fan Fiction
8. Unpopular Popular Character: A character adored by the fanbase but who is ignored, disliked, or mistreated by the work's other characters.
Read a book that has either a rating below 3.5 stars or less than 500 reviews.
🦸♀️ A Whole New World
9. Fandom Heresy: If you disagree with a viewpoint held by most other fans, the rest of the fandom will turn on you.
Read a book from the Favorite Books That Were Once Banned listopia or on a topic you feel unfamiliar or uncertain about.
🦸♀️ Of Mice and Men
10. Shipping (from "relationSHIP"): Rooting for love to blossom between a fictional couple.
Read a love story or a book with a happy ending.
🦸♀️ The Girl He Used to Know
FANDOMONIUMFebruary 1 - February 28, 2022
"Fans are great. Fandom is weird." - Terry Pratchett
Looks like I should be able to read 7.
7/7 as of February 20! DONE! (Though I know I'll complete at least one more!) 😊
💘1. Fandom: A community of fans--for any given work, person, or other object of fan adoration--which came together for their mutual benefit.
Read a book either as a Buddy Read, with a TBR Twin, or featuring a group of characters united for a cause.
The Big Bad Wolf (Alex Cross #9) by James Patterson
February 17 ⭐⭐⭐⭐
💘2. Fangirl/Fanboy: A self-proclaimed fangirl/fanboy often gushes enthusiastically over their favorite subject.
Re-read a favorite book or read one that you have heard others rave about.
Bluebird, Bluebird (Highway 59 #1) by Attica Locke
February 13 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
3. Fan Convention (simply Convention or Con): Where fans of a particular franchise, creator, or work all meet to discuss it and ask questions to celebrities in films and voice acting. A number turn up as cosplayers.
Read a manga, graphic novel, or book adapted to film or TV.
Five Days at Memorial: Life and Death in a Storm-Ravaged Hospital by Sheri Fink
The Silver Linings Playbook by Matthew Quick
💘4. Fanon (blends "fan" and "canon"): Fans' interpretation of details not explained or shown in the source material (canon).
Read a book of historical fiction or alternate history.
Euphoria by Lily King
February 8 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
💘5. Friendly Fandoms: When fandoms of two works get along well, a fan of one work is likely to become a fan of the other.
Read a book about friendship or in a genre you particularly love.
*Raybearer (Raybearer #1) by Jordan Ifueko
February 20 ⭐⭐⭐
💘6. Cosplay (blends "costume" and "roleplaying"): Dressing up as a character from a movie, TV series, book, or video game. Flaunt your costume at a Con!
Read a book with a character who wears a colorful outfit, a costume or disguise.
Lionboy (Lionboy #1) by Zizou Corder
January 6 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
💘7. Fan Fiction: A form of Alternate or Expanded Universe created by the fans of a work, rather than the work's original creator.
Read a book either about books/writing or from a spin-off series.
The Guest Cat by Takashi Hiraide
Takashi and his wife are both writers.
January 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
💘8. Unpopular Popular Character: A character adored by the fanbase but who is ignored, disliked, or mistreated by the work's other characters.
Read a book that has either a rating below 3.5 stars or less than 500 reviews.
Murder at Kensington Palace (Wrexford & Sloane #3) by Andrea Penrose
385 reviews
February 13 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
9. Fandom Heresy: If you disagree with a viewpoint held by most other fans, the rest of the fandom will turn on you.
Read a book from the Favorite Books That Were Once Banned listopia or on a topic you feel unfamiliar or uncertain about.
*Catch-22 by Joseph Heller
*Sister Carrie by Theodore Dreiser
*The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe
East of Eden by John Steinbeck
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
As I Lay Dying by William Faulkner
James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
*10. Shipping (from "relationSHIP"): Rooting for love to blossom between a fictional couple.
Read a love story or a book with a happy ending.
Get a Life, Chloe Brown (Brown Sisters #1) by Talia Hibbert
2022 Reading ChallengeFebruary - Fandomonium
Duration: February 1 - February 28, 2022
Progress: 10 out of 10
"Fans are great. Fandom is weird." - Terry Pratchett
This zany challenge presents some of the most ubiquitous facets of fandom in contemporary popular culture. What about yourself? Are (or were) you a member of a particular fandom? Who is your favorite fictional character?
To join this challenge, please post a comment to inform the challenge leader how many books you plan to read for Fandomonium.
Each book may count for a single prompt. No repeating prompts.
If you are new to our group and/or our group challenges, take a moment to check out the Yearly, Quarterly, Monthly Challenges - Start Here thread for more information on how our challenges are run.
Have fun and happy reading!
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1. Fandom: A community of fans--for any given work, person, or other object of fan adoration--which came together for their mutual benefit.
Read a book either as a Buddy Read, with a TBR Twin, or featuring a group of characters united for a cause.
Year Zero by Rob Reid - ***** - 2/14/2022 - 364 Pages
2. Fangirl/Fanboy: A self-proclaimed fangirl/fanboy often gushes enthusiastically over their favorite subject.
Re-read a favorite book or read one that you have heard others rave about.
The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye by David Lagercrantz - ***** - 2/23/2022 - 347 Pages
3. Fan Convention (simply Convention or Con): Where fans of a particular franchise, creator, or work all meet to discuss it and ask questions to celebrities in films and voice acting. A number turn up as cosplayers.
Read a manga, graphic novel, or book adapted to film or TV.
Stick Dog by Tom Watson - **** - 2/13/2022 - 189 Pages
4. Fanon (blends "fan" and "canon"): Fans' interpretation of details not explained or shown in the source material (canon).
Read a book of historical fiction or alternate history.
Runaway by Heather Graham - **** - 2/7/2022 - 355 Pages - Historical Fiction
5. Friendly Fandoms: When fandoms of two works get along well, a fan of one work is likely to become a fan of the other.
Read a book about friendship or in a genre you particularly love.
Twisted by Emma Chase - **** - 2/2/2022 - 206 Pages - Love Romance
6. Cosplay (blends "costume" and "roleplaying"): Dressing up as a character from a movie, TV series, book, or video game. Flaunt your costume at a Con!
Read a book with a character who wears a colorful outfit, a costume or disguise.
Mother Land by Leah Franqui - ***** - 2/13/2022 - 384 Pages
7. Fan Fiction: A form of Alternate or Expanded Universe created by the fans of a work, rather than the work's original creator.
Read a book either about books/writing or from a spin-off series:
The Burning Page by Genevieve Cogman - ***** - 2/21/2022 - 358 Pages
8. Unpopular Popular Character: A character adored by the fanbase but who is ignored, disliked, or mistreated by the work's other characters.
Read a book that has either a rating below 3.5 stars or less than 500 reviews:
Let Me Be Your Motivation by Tay Mo'Nae - **** - 2/22/2022 - 141 Pages - Less than 500 Reviews
9. Fandom Heresy: If you disagree with a viewpoint held by most other fans, the rest of the fandom will turn on you.
Read a book from the Favorite Books That Were Once Banned listopia or on a topic you feel unfamiliar or uncertain about.
Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann - ***** - 2/28/2022 - 338 Pages - Osage Murders/FBI History
10. Shipping (from "relationSHIP"): Rooting for love to blossom between a fictional couple.
Read a love story or a book with a happy ending.
Color Me Murder by Krista Davis - **** - 2/6/2022 - 289 Pages - Happy Ending
I'd like to join and I'll try to go for 5 books this month because in January I actually managed 5 for the monthly challenge. :)✔6/5 books completed.
Read a book either as a Buddy Read, with a TBR Twin, or featuring a group of characters united for a cause. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo - TBR Twin Read
2. Fangirl/Fanboy: A self-proclaimed fangirl/fanboy often gushes enthusiastically over their favorite subject.
Re-read a favorite book or read one that you have heard others rave about.
Read a manga, graphic novel, or book adapted to film or TV. - ExtraOrdinary
Read a book of historical fiction or alternate history. - Bringing Down the Duke
5. Friendly Fandoms: When fandoms of two works get along well, a fan of one work is likely to become a fan of the other.
Read a book about friendship or in a genre you particularly love.
Read a book with a character who wears a colorful outfit, a costume or disguise. - The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue (Addie disguises herself, e.g. as a man, several times in the book)
7. Fan Fiction: A form of Alternate or Expanded Universe created by the fans of a work, rather than the work's original creator.
Read a book either about books/writing or from a spin-off series.
Read a book that has either a rating below 3.5 stars or less than 500 reviews. - Murder Under Her Skin (only 135 reviews at the time of reading)
9. Fandom Heresy: If you disagree with a viewpoint held by most other fans, the rest of the fandom will turn on you.
Read a book from the Favorite Books That Were Once Banned listopia or on a topic you feel unfamiliar or uncertain about.
Read a love story or a book with a happy ending. - People We Meet on Vacation
=MYSTIQUE= wrote: "📕📚📖2022 READING CHALLENGE📖📚📕February - Fandomonium
February 01 - February 28
Mystique, how many would you like to shoot for?
I'm in for 6!1. Fandom: A community of fans--for any given work, person, or other object of fan adoration--which came together for their mutual benefit. Read a book either as a Buddy Read, with a TBR Twin, or featuring a group of characters united for a cause.= The Soccer Mystery
3. Fan Convention (simply Convention or Con): Where fans of a particular franchise, creator, or work all meet to discuss it and ask questions to celebrities in films and voice acting. A number turn up as cosplayers. Read a manga, graphic novel, or book adapted to film or TV.= Twittering Birds Never Fly, Vol.2
5. Friendly Fandoms: When fandoms of two works get along well, a fan of one work is likely to become a fan of the other.
Read a book about friendship or in a genre you particularly love.= Beasts of Abigaile Vol. 1
6. Cosplay (blends "costume" and "roleplaying"): Dressing up as a character from a movie, TV series, book, or video game. Flaunt your costume at a Con!
Read a book with a character who wears a colorful outfit, a costume or disguise.= Anti/Hero
7. Fan Fiction: A form of Alternate or Expanded Universe created by the fans of a work, rather than the work's original creator.
Read a book either about books/writing or from a spin-off series.= Fangirl, Vol. 1: The Manga
8. Unpopular Popular Character: A character adored by the fanbase but who is ignored, disliked, or mistreated by the work's other characters.
Read a book that has either a rating below 3.5 stars or less than 500 reviews.= The Music of Silence
9. Fandom Heresy: If you disagree with a viewpoint held by most other fans, the rest of the fandom will turn on you.
Read a book from the Favorite Books That Were Once Banned listopia or on a topic you feel unfamiliar or uncertain about.= Overwatch: The Official Cookbook
10. Shipping (from "relationSHIP"): Rooting for love to blossom between a fictional couple.
Read a love story or a book with a happy ending.= A Sign of Affection, Vol. 3
Goal Met So Far: 8/6
Carri Carey wrote: "=MYSTIQUE= wrote: "📕📚📖2022 READING CHALLENGE📖📚📕February - Fandomonium
February 01 - February 28
Mystique, how many would you like to shoot for?"
Sorry about that, put me down for 5. Thank you
I'm in for 55/5
Deconstructed: A Novel
2. Fangirl/Fanboy: A self-proclaimed fangirl/fanboy often gushes enthusiastically over their favorite subject.
Re-read a favorite book or read one that you have heard others rave about.
3. Fan Convention (simply Convention or Con): Where fans of a particular franchise, creator, or work all meet to discuss it and ask questions to celebrities in films and voice acting. A number turn up as cosplayers.
Read a manga, graphic novel, or book adapted to film or TV.
The Fountains of Silence
Reckless Girls
6. Cosplay (blends "costume" and "roleplaying"): Dressing up as a character from a movie, TV series, book, or video game. Flaunt your costume at a Con!
Read a book with a character who wears a colorful outfit, a costume or disguise.
7. Fan Fiction: A form of Alternate or Expanded Universe created by the fans of a work, rather than the work's original creator.
Read a book either about books/writing or from a spin-off series.
Family Money
9. Fandom Heresy: If you disagree with a viewpoint held by most other fans, the rest of the fandom will turn on you.
Read a book from the Favorite Books That Were Once Banned listopia or on a topic you feel unfamiliar or uncertain about.
Musical Chairs
I'll join for five!Battle Royale
Haikyu!!, Vol. 32 (The Karasuno uniforms are bright orange so I hope that counts?)
Ugly Love
I will go for 5!5/5-- Challenge Complete!
1. Fandom: Read a book either as a Buddy Read, with a TBR Twin, or featuring a group of characters united for a cause.
I would like to join please. I will complete 4 of them. Will update you as I go!
I'd like to join this challenge!Progress: 10/10
✔️1. Fandom: Read a book either as a Buddy Read, with a TBR Twin, or featuring a group of characters united for a cause. Jade War
✔️2. Fangirl/Fanboy: Re-read a favorite book or read one that you have heard others rave about. The Inheritance Games
✔️3. Fan Convention: Read a manga, graphic novel, or book adapted to film or TV. Nijigahara Holograph
✔️4. Fanon: Read a book of historical fiction or alternate history. The Forest of Stolen Girls
✔️5. Friendly Fandoms: Read a book about friendship or in a genre you particularly love. Since You've Been Gone
✔️6. Cosplay: Read a book with a character who wears a colorful outfit, a costume or disguise. She Drives Me Crazy
✔️7. Fan Fiction: Read a book either about books/writing or from a spin-off series. The Midnight Library
✔️8. Unpopular Popular Character: Read a book that has either a rating below 3.5 stars or less than 500 reviews. Cold
✔️9. Fandom Heresy: Read a book from the Favorite Books That Were Once Banned listopia or on a topic you feel unfamiliar or uncertain about. Crossroads
✔️10. Shipping: Read a love story or a book with a happy ending. Dear Aaron
I need to get acquainted with Fandom but I am re-stating my goal of eight books for February.
Hi ,Sign me up for 7 books please. I may or may not be able to accomplish 7 books but I'd like to give it a try.
I'll update on the prompts later :)
Prompt 1: Fandom - Group of characters united for a cause = Illuminae (1) by Amy K. and Jay K.Prompt 2: Fanperson - Reread Favourite book = A Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness
Prompt 3: Fan Convention - Book adapted to a movie/film = Dune by Frank Herbert
Prompt 4: Fanon - Historical fiction = The Tea Planter's Wife by Dinah Jefferies
Prompt 5: Friendly Fandoms - About friendships = Children Of The Whales vol 6, 7 and 8 (manga)
Prompt 8: Unpopular Popular Character - Less than 500 ratings = The Underneath by Melanie Finn (251 ratings
Prompt 9: Fandom Heresy - Unfamiliar topic = Upstairs and Downstairs by Hilda Newman (memoir)
Prompt 10: Shipping - Love story = The Little Bookshop Of Love Stories by Jaimie Adams
I've got 8 prompts down but that's just so that I can have a little flexibility. I might not even make it to 7 books but I wish myself and everyone else luck
I don;t know about this one. But I will try for 3 books anyway.4. Fanon (blends "fan" and "canon"): Fans' interpretation of details not explained or shown in the source material (canon).
Read a book of historical fiction or alternate history. The Book Thief
5. Friendly Fandoms: When fandoms of two works get along well, a fan of one work is likely to become a fan of the other.
Read a book about friendship or in a genre you particularly love.
Fantasy / High Fantasy / Sword and Sorcery: Echoes of Betrayal
6. Cosplay (blends "costume" and "roleplaying"): Dressing up as a character from a movie, TV series, book, or video game. Flaunt your costume at a Con!
Read a book with a character who wears a colorful outfit, a costume or disguise. The Cat Who Went into the Closet
3/3
Sign me up for 5 books!2/5
4. Fanon Historical fiction The Heiress Gets a Duke
10. Shipping (from "relationSHIP"): Reminders of Him
Updated msg 5Just completed #3 (adapted) - The Power of the Dog by Thomas Savage. I really enjoyed this novel! The landscape depictions were woven into the story so as to become a feature of the plot. The characters were interesting and complex with a villain that reminded me so much of someone, I hoped he would get his in the end (no spoilers!). Definitely worth reading! 5 stars
1/4
2026 Reading Challenge
Books mentioned in this topic
Der Buchspazierer (other topics)Im Westen Nichts Neues (other topics)
Freddie Mercury: Die Biografie (other topics)
The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye (other topics)
Runaway (other topics)
More...
Authors mentioned in this topic
Rob Reid (other topics)Heather Graham (other topics)
Krista Davis (other topics)
Tom Watson (other topics)
David Lagercrantz (other topics)
More...
Duration: February 1 - February 28, 2022
"Fans are great. Fandom is weird." - Terry Pratchett
This zany challenge presents some of the most ubiquitous facets of fandom in contemporary popular culture. What about yourself? Are (or were) you a member of a particular fandom? Who is your favorite fictional character?
To join this challenge, please post a comment to inform the challenge leader how many books you plan to read for Fandomonium.
Each book may count for a single prompt. No repeating prompts.
If you are new to our group and/or our group challenges, take a moment to check out the Yearly, Quarterly, Monthly Challenges - Start Here thread for more information on how our challenges are run.
Have fun and happy reading!
* * *
1. Fandom: A community of fans--for any given work, person, or other object of fan adoration--which came together for their mutual benefit.
Read a book either as a Buddy Read, with a TBR Twin, or featuring a group of characters united for a cause.
2. Fangirl/Fanboy: A self-proclaimed fangirl/fanboy often gushes enthusiastically over their favorite subject.
Re-read a favorite book or read one that you have heard others rave about.
3. Fan Convention (simply Convention or Con): Where fans of a particular franchise, creator, or work all meet to discuss it and ask questions to celebrities in films and voice acting. A number turn up as cosplayers.
Read a manga, graphic novel, or book adapted to film or TV.
4. Fanon (blends "fan" and "canon"): Fans' interpretation of details not explained or shown in the source material (canon).
Read a book of historical fiction or alternate history.
5. Friendly Fandoms: When fandoms of two works get along well, a fan of one work is likely to become a fan of the other.
Read a book about friendship or in a genre you particularly love.
6. Cosplay (blends "costume" and "roleplaying"): Dressing up as a character from a movie, TV series, book, or video game. Flaunt your costume at a Con!
Read a book with a character who wears a colorful outfit, a costume or disguise.
7. Fan Fiction: A form of Alternate or Expanded Universe created by the fans of a work, rather than the work's original creator.
Read a book either about books/writing or from a spin-off series.
8. Unpopular Popular Character: A character adored by the fanbase but who is ignored, disliked, or mistreated by the work's other characters.
Read a book that has either a rating below 3.5 stars or less than 500 reviews.
9. Fandom Heresy: If you disagree with a viewpoint held by most other fans, the rest of the fandom will turn on you.
Read a book from the Favorite Books That Were Once Banned listopia or on a topic you feel unfamiliar or uncertain about.
10. Shipping (from "relationSHIP"): Rooting for love to blossom between a fictional couple.
Read a love story or a book with a happy ending.
This challenge idea was suggested by D.L. A warm thank you to Carri Carey who'll be leading it.