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Nadine's Era Challenge
Taylor Swift / Debut
Note: I will not include songs that are on the track list twice (with the addition of “Pop Version” etc.)
Track list:
Tim McGraw
Picture To Burn
Teardrops On My Guitar
A Place In This World
Cold As You
The Outside
Tied Together With A Smile
Stay Beautiful
Should’ve Said No
Mary’s Song (Oh My My My)
Our Song
I’m Only Me When I’m With You
Invisible
A Perfectly Good Heart
Please choose your first track to get your first task :)
Should've Said No
Tasks:
1: Read a book in which a character doesn’t want to accept a no.
2: Read a book with a scene depicting a decision-making moment.
3: Read a book with the author initials NO or ON.
Book: The Thursday Murder ClubAuthor: Richard Osman
Date completed: 20-Jun
Task: Read a book in which a character doesn't want to accept a no.
How it fits: "'I'm not sure that Elizabeth will take no for an answer,' says Donna." - ch. 28
2 points! Please select your next song :)
Tied Together With A Smile
Tasks:
1: Read a book with a character named Frank.
2: Read a book with an author MC.
3: Read a book with the word "tied" in the title or text.
Book: DraculaAuthor: Bram Stoker
Date completed: 04-Jul
Task: Read a book with the word "tied" in the title or text.
How it fits: "I noticed that Van Helsing tied a soft silk handkerchief round her throat." - ch. 12
2 points! Please select your next song :)
Your last song of this era: Picture To Burn
Tasks:
1: Read a book with either “burn”, “fire” or “flame(s)” in the title.
2: Read a book in which the MC breaks up with someone.
3: Read a book with a vehicle on the cover.
Book: Such a Fun AgeAuthor: Kiley Reid
Date completed: 21-Jul
Task: Read a book in which the MC breaks up with someone.
How it fits: Amira breaks up with Kelley
That's 2 points for the task and another point for finishing the era!
Fearless (Taylor’s Version)
Note: I will not include songs that are on the track list twice (with the addition of “Pop Version” etc.) and for convenience will leave out the additions “Taylor’s Version” and “From the Vault” as well as the featured artists.
Tracklist:
Fearless
Fifteen
Love Story
Hey Stephen
White Horse
You Belong With Me
Breathe
Tell Me Why
You’re Not Sorry
The Way I Loved You
Forever & Always
The Best Day
Change
Jump Then Fall
Untouchable
Come In With The Rain
Superstar
The Other Side Of The Door
Today Was A Fairytale
Mr. Perfectly Fine
We Were Happy
That’s When
Don’t You
Bye Bye Baby
Fifteen
Tasks:
1: Read a book set in high school.
2: Read a book about friendship.
3: Read a book with a character who is fifteen years old.
Book: Leave the World BehindAuthor: Rumaan Alam
Date completed: 10-Aug
Task: Read a book with a character who is fifteen years old.
How it fits: It's mentioned in ch. 1 that Archie, the son, is fifteen.
Next song pick: Love Story 💛
Love Story
Tasks:
1: Read a book that was published between 2008 and 2021.
2: Read a Romeo and Juliet retelling.
3: Read a book set entirely in summer.
Book: The Vanishing HalfAuthor: Brit Bennett
Date completed: 30-Aug
Task: Read a book that was published between 2008 and 2021.
How it fits: Published in 2020.
Next song pick: The Best Day 💛
The Best Day
Tasks:
1: Read a book with either BEST or DAY in the title.
2: Read a book with an MC that has a special connection to their mother (short explanation).
3: Read a book with pumpkins on the cover.
Book: The MuseAuthor: Jessie Burton
Date completed: 08-Sep
Task: Read a book with an MC that has a special connection to their mother.
How it fits: Lawrie's mother dies and the only thing she leaves him is a painting, which kicks off the events of the book.
That's 2 points for the task and another point for finishing the era!Fearless (Taylor’s Version)
Note: I will not include songs that are on the track list twice (with the addition of “Pop Version” etc.) and for convenience will leave out the additions “Taylor’s Version” and “From the Vault” as well as the featured artists.
Tracklist:
Fearless
Fifteen
Love Story
Hey Stephen
White Horse
You Belong With Me
Breathe
Tell Me Why
You’re Not Sorry
The Way I Loved You
Forever & Always
The Best Day
Change
Jump Then Fall
Untouchable
Come In With The Rain
Superstar
The Other Side Of The Door
Today Was A Fairytale
Mr. Perfectly Fine
We Were Happy
That’s When
Don’t You
Bye Bye Baby
hey Nistha - as i just completed Fearless era should this post be for Speak Now?
You are absolutely right!Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)
Note: I will not include songs that are on the track list twice (with the addition of “Pop Version” etc.) and for convenience will leave out the additions “Taylor’s Version” and “From the Vault” as well as the featured artists.
Tracklist:
Mine
Sparks Fly
Back To December
Speak Now
Dear John
Mean
The Story Of Us
Never Grow Up
Enchanted
Better Than Revenge
Innocent
Haunted
Last Kiss
Long Live
Ours
Superman
Electric Touch
When Emma Falls In Love
I Can See You
Castles Crumbling
Foolish One
Timeless
I Can See You
Tasks:
1: Read a book with eyes on the cover.
2: Read a book with the word “hall” in the title.
3: Read a book with the word “addiction” in the text (provide short passage and page number).
Book: You and Me on VacationAuthor: Emily Henry
Date completed: 26-Sep
Task: Read a book with the word "addiction" in the text (provide short passage and page number).
How it fits: "I know he's joking, but here's the thing about Alex Nilsen. Despite being tall, fairly broad, addicted to daily exercise and healthy eating and general self-control, he also has this hurt puppy face. Or at least the ability to summon it." ch. 2 (let me know if "addicted" is not accepted)
2 points! Please choose your next song :)
The Story Of Us
Tasks:
1: Read a book that has a story within a story.
2: Read a book with all the letters of STORY in the title.
3: Read a book with the word “lucky” in the text (provide short passage and page number).
Book: The House of Broken BricksAuthor: Fiona Williams
Date completed: 02-Oct
Task: Read a book with the word "lucky" in the text (provide short passage and page number).
How it fits: "Sometimes I was the lucky one, who everyone thought was funnier, cooler, cuter, the first to be picked when we played Capture the Flag." ch. 49
Next song pick: Electric Touch 💜
Your last song of this era: Electric Touch
Tasks:
1: Read a book that sparks your imagination and leaves you electrified.
2: Read a book with a cover featuring lightning or sparks.
3: Read a book with the word BOY in the title.
Book: The Empress of Salt and FortuneAuthor: Nghi Vo
Date completed: 06-Oct
Task: Read a book that sparks your imagination and leaves you electrified.
How it fits: The fantastical storytelling was very imaginative and beautiful.
That's 2 points for the task and another point for finishing the era!
Red (Taylor’s Version)
Note: I will not include songs that are on the track list twice (with the addition of “Pop Version” etc.) and for convenience will leave out the additions “Taylor’s Version” and “From the Vault” as well as the featured artists.
Tracklist:
State Of Grace
Red
Treacherous
I Knew You Were Trouble
All Too Well
22
I Almost Do
We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together
Stay Stay Stay
The Last Time
Holy Ground
Sad Beautiful Tragic
The Lucky One
Everything Has Changed
Starlight
Begin Again
The Moment I Knew
Come Back … Be Here
Girl At Home
Ronan
Better Man
Nothing New
Babe
Message In A Bottle
I Bet You Think About Me
Forever Winter
Run
The Very First Night
Girl At Home
Tasks:
1: Read a book with the word GIRL in the title.
2: Read a book with a house on the cover.
3: Read a book in which the MC gets cheated on.
Book: Brown GirlsAuthor: Daphne Palasi Andreades
Date completed: 25-Oct
Task: Read a book with the word GIRL in the title.
How it fits: -
Next song pick: State Of Grace ❤️
State Of Grace
Tasks:
1: Read a book with all the letters of STATE in the title (two Ts).
2: Read a book with a character named Grace.
3: Read a book with a character that is into astrology.
Book: Back to Black: Retelling Black Radicalism for the 21st CenturyAuthor: Kehinde Andrews
Date completed: 07-Nov
Task: Read a book with all the letters of STATE in the title (two Ts).
How it fits: -
Next song pick: The Very First Night ❤️
Your last song of this era: The Very First Night
Tasks:
1: Read a book by a new to you author.
2: Read a book set in California.
3: Read a book with stars on the cover.
Book: Land of Milk and HoneyAuthor: C Pam Zhang
Date completed: 10-Nov
Task: Read a book by a new to you author.
How it fits: -
That's 2 points for the task and another point for finishing the era!
1989 (Taylor’s Version)
Note: I will not include songs that are on the track list twice (with the addition of “Pop Version” etc.) and for convenience will leave out the additions “Taylor’s Version” and “From the Vault” as well as the featured artists.
Tracklist:
Welcome To New York
Blank Space
Style
Out Of The Woods
All You Had To Do Was Stay
Shake It Off
I Wish You Would
Bad Blood
Wildest Dreams
How You Get The Girl
This Love
I Know Places
Clean
Wonderland
You Are In Love
New Romantics
“Slut!”
Say Don’t Go
Now That We Don’t Talk
Suburban Legends
Is It Over Now?
I Know Places
Tasks:
1: Read a book in which someone tries to sabotage the relationship of the MC.
2: Read a book with a detective MC.
3: Read a book set in a place you’d like to visit.
Book: Autumn Chills: Tales of Intrigue from the Queen of CrimeAuthor: Agatha Christie
Date completed: 14-Nov
Task: Read a book with a detective MC.
How it fits: The book is a short story collection of detective mystery stories, including detectives like Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot.
Next song pick: Wonderland 🩵
Wonderland
Tasks:
1: Read a book inspired by "Alice in Wonderland" or set in a fantastical world.
2: Read a book with a cover featuring whimsical or surreal artwork.
3: Read a book that includes the word "wonderland" in the text.
Book: The CloistersAuthor: Katy Hays
Date completed: 25-Nov
Task: Read a book inspired by "Alice in Wonderland" or set in a fantastical world.
How it fits: The book dives into the fantastical world of tarot.
Next song pick: New Romantics 🩵
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I am a big swiftie, so I felt like this would be a good challenge! Of course, it should be fun for anyone who isn’t a fan as well :)
Sign-ups are open.
The challenge is open-ended.
The Challenge
1. Comment here to sign up and I will create a challenge thread for you.
2. We will go through all of Taylor Swift’s “eras” or albums. Starting with the debut album, you will be given the track list and you will choose a song. You will then be given a set of three tasks, of which you have to complete one. You will then choose another two songs of the album and then move to the next. The last task will be to choose your favorite era, and I will be giving you my favorite song of the album and the set of tasks for that song. Should you have chosen my favorite song of the album earlier already, I will choose my next favorite. For each completed task, you will receive two points. Another one point for completing an era and another ten points for completing the challenge.
3. If you feel stuck, you have 2 free skips. Just let me know in the thread that you will use it and please read a book that meets the guidelines instead. You can only use one skip per era. Should you need more than 2 skips, you can use 7 points to get a new skip.
4. Please make a completion post in your thread using this template:
Book:
Author:
Date completed:
Task:
How it fits:
5. If you don't have a personal point account thread yet, request one here.