Bookish Challenges discussion

Sign-ups are open until August 15th.
The challenge is open-ended.

The Challenge

1. Please copy the tasks in the below message and post them in this thread. No new thread will be created.

2. This challenge is for 4 books, one for each of the members of Queen. Each band member corresponds to 3 reading tasks and you need to choose only one of them and read a book that fits that requirement. You can read in any order. For each completed task, you will receive 2 points. Additionally, you will receive 10 points for completing the challenge.

3. There are no skips available for this challenge.

4. Put the completion post below each book completed in your message

Title:
Author:
Date Completed:
Task:
How it fits:

5. If you don't have a personal point account thread yet, request one here

6. Only books completed from July 16, 2024, will be accepted.

Happy reading!

Participants
✅ Ayacchi 4/4
✅ Catsalive 4/4
✅ Fiona 4/4
✅Nistha 4/4
Melanie 3/4
Anna KR 1/4
Viji 0/4

Freddy Mercury
a) Immerse yourself in the life of an iconic musician or the history of a famous band.
b) Explore stories that celebrate LGBTQ+ identities and experiences
c) Dive into a world of fantasy or science fiction, where imagination knows no bounds.

Brian May
a) Read a book about the universe and the advances in space exploration.
b) Choose a classic science fiction novel that explores futuristic themes and groundbreaking ideas.
c) Dive into a book about the life and achievements of a notable scientist or inventor, and how their discoveries have shaped our world.

Roger Taylor
a) Dive into a gripping thriller or mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat
b) Explore the vibrant and revolutionary music scene of the 1970s, a pivotal era for Queen and rock music.
c) Choose a book written by an author who excels in multiple fields

John Deacon
a) Read a book about managing personal finances or making smart investments.
b) Enjoy a timeless classic that has left a lasting impact on literature
c) Discover the story of an unsung hero, an individual who has made significant contributions behind the scenes

4/4

Freddy Mercury
c) Dive into a world of fantasy or science fiction, where imagination knows no bounds.
DokiDoki! Tama-tan by Koge-Donbo* (6 Sep) － the story is about an alien from the moon who came to the earth by UFO

Brian May
a) Read a book about the universe and the advances in space exploration.
A Rover's Story by Jasmine Warga (10 Sep) － the story is about a rover that explored Mars

Roger Taylor
a) Dive into a gripping thriller or mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat
The House Next Door by Darcy Coates (19 Jul) － mpg mystery thriller

John Deacon
b) Enjoy a timeless classic that has left a lasting impact on literature
The Brontë Sisters: Three Novels: Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, Agnes Grey by Charlotte Brontë (20 Ags)

Queen
4/4

Freddy Mercury
c) Dive into a world of fantasy or science fiction, where imagination knows no bounds.
Book: River Marked by Patricia Briggs
Date: 18/7 3★
Fit: mpg fantasy

Brian May
b) Choose a classic science fiction novel that explores futuristic themes and groundbreaking ideas.
Book: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins
Date: 26/7 3★
Fit: MPG SF

Roger Taylor
a) Dive into a gripping thriller or mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat
Book: Kill for Me by Tom Wood
Date: 17/7 4★
Fit: MPG thriller

John Deacon
c) Discover the story of an unsung hero, an individual who has made significant contributions behind the scenes
Book: The Scottish Rebel by Emma Lange
Date: 19/7 3★
Fit: Nick served with Nelson at Trafalgar

4/4

Freddy Mercury
c) Dive into a world of fantasy or science fiction, where imagination knows no bounds.
Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins July 19 - MPG Fantasy & MPG Science Fiction

Brian May
c) Dive into a book about the life and achievements of a notable scientist or inventor, and how their discoveries have shaped our world.
Lucky Iron Fish: A Social Enterprise Tackling Iron Deficiency by Gavin Armstrong July 29 - author/MC has invented the iron fish, a device to help poor people in developing/third world countries fight iron deficiency

Roger Taylor
a) Dive into a gripping thriller or mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat
Immortality: A Love Story by Dana Schwartz July 20 - MPG Mystery

John Deacon
b) Enjoy a timeless classic that has left a lasting impact on literature
The Moonstone by Wilkie Collins July 23 - MPG Classics

4/4


Freddy Mercury
a) Immerse yourself in the life of an iconic musician or the history of a famous band.
b) Explore stories that celebrate LGBTQ+ identities and experiences A Nobleman's Guide to Seducing a Scoundrel by K.J. Charles - celebrates a cute LGBTQ love story
c) Dive into a world of fantasy or science fiction, where imagination knows no bounds.

Brian May
a) Read a book about the universe and the advances in space exploration.
b) Choose a classic science fiction novel that explores futuristic themes and groundbreaking ideas. The City We Became by N.K. Jemisin - sci speculative fiction exploring ideas of cities as avatars
c) Dive into a book about the life and achievements of a notable scientist or inventor, and how their discoveries have shaped our world.

Roger Taylor
a) Dive into a gripping thriller or mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat The Mysterious Affair at Styles by Agatha Christie - thriller edge of seat who dun it
b) Explore the vibrant and revolutionary music scene of the 1970s, a pivotal era for Queen and rock music.
c) Choose a book written by an author who excels in multiple fields

John Deacon
a) Read a book about managing personal finances or making smart investments.
b) Enjoy a timeless classic that has left a lasting impact on literature
c) Discover the story of an unsung hero, an individual who has made significant contributions behind the scenes Clytemnestra by Costanza Casati - labelled in history as a ruthless woman but a great warrior who took revenge for wrong and led a just society, unsung hero

Completed 3/4

Freddy Mercury
Title: A Glasshouse of Stars
Author: Shirley Marr
Date Completed: 7/26/2024
Task: Dive into a world of fantasy or science fiction, where imagination knows no bounds.
How it fits: MPF Fantasy; the MC's imagination knows no bounds.

Brian May
Title:
Author:
Date Completed:
Task:
How it fits:
a) Read a book about the universe and the advances in space exploration.
b) Choose a classic science fiction novel that explores futuristic themes and groundbreaking ideas.
c) Dive into a book about the life and achievements of a notable scientist or inventor, and how their discoveries have shaped our world.

Roger Taylor
Title: Silver
Author: Chris Hammer
Date Completed: 8/10/2024
Task: Dive into a gripping thriller or mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat
How it fits: MPG Thriller and mystery; sure keeps you on the edge of your seat with the mysteries.

John Deacon
Title: The Happiest Man on Earth
Author: Eddie Jaku
Date Completed: 7/30/2024
Task: Discover the story of an unsung hero, an individual who has made significant contributions behind the scenes
How it fits: Until I read this, I didn't realise Mr Jaku was a founding member of the organisation that brought Sydney Jewish Museum to life. Mr Jaku did so many school visits to educate about the Holocaust.

1/4

Freddy Mercury
c) Dive into a world of fantasy or science fiction, where imagination knows no bounds.
Book: The Silence Factory by Bridget Collins
Date: 6th August 2024
Fit: MPG: Fantasy

Brian May
a) Read a book about the universe and the advances in space exploration.
b) Choose a classic science fiction novel that explores futuristic themes and groundbreaking ideas.
c) Dive into a book about the life and achievements of a notable scientist or inventor, and how their discoveries have shaped our world.

Roger Taylor
a) Dive into a gripping thriller or mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat
b) Explore the vibrant and revolutionary music scene of the 1970s, a pivotal era for Queen and rock music.
c) Choose a book written by an author who excels in multiple fields

John Deacon
a) Read a book about managing personal finances or making smart investments.
b) Enjoy a timeless classic that has left a lasting impact on literature
c) Discover the story of an unsung hero, an individual who has made significant contributions behind the scenes

JULY 2024 - QUEEN MINI

Freddy Mercury
a) Immerse yourself in the life of an iconic musician or the history of a famous band.
b) Explore stories that celebrate LGBTQ+ identities and experiences
c) Dive into a world of fantasy or science fiction, where imagination knows no bounds.

Brian May
a) Read a book about the universe and the advances in space exploration.
b) Choose a classic science fiction novel that explores futuristic themes and groundbreaking ideas.
c) Dive into a book about the life and achievements of a notable scientist or inventor, and how their discoveries have shaped our world.

Roger Taylor
a) Dive into a gripping thriller or mystery that will keep you on the edge of your seat
b) Explore the vibrant and revolutionary music scene of the 1970s, a pivotal era for Queen and rock music.
c) Choose a book written by an author who excels in multiple fields

John Deacon
a) Read a book about managing personal finances or making smart investments.
b) Enjoy a timeless classic that has left a lasting impact on literature
c) Discover the story of an unsung hero, an individual who has made significant contributions behind the scenes