Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

The Amazing Race Team Challenge - Round 10
October 12, 2024 through December 8, 2024
I Thought They Said Rum!

Challenge Dates:
Signups open until October 8, 2024 at 6 PM US EDT.
Remaining Teams Assigned after signups close on October 8, 2024.
First Task Assigned Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 6 PM US EDT.
Challenge Ends on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at Midnight US EST, completions will not be accepted after this time.

The Amazing Race Team Challenge is a team challenge where you get to form your teams! Of course, you can also sign up on your own and be added to others to form teams too. 😊 Each team will work together to complete tasks. Once complete, you will be given another task to complete. After the first task, teams will be on different paths with tasks randomly assigned. The same tasks may be assigned to different teams at different times, but no task will be used more than once by the same team. Each team works at their own pace and the team that completes the most tasks at the end of 8 weeks will be the winner!

Teams will consist of 4 members. Participants need to be 18 years of age or older. Please sign up in this thread and indicate if you are signing up as a team or if you are looking for a team. Please note that some tasks require the teammates to read the same genre, author or even the same series, make sure you find like minded teammates when forming your teams!! If you are signing up as a team, every team member will need to sign up. You may also sign up as a partial team and either add people as individuals sign up or have them added at the end of signups to bring your team to full strength. If signing up individually, you can include favorite genres/sub-genres and any other preferences to help with matching to like-minded teammates. You may find friends also signing up and form your own teams after signing up as well. I will do my best to match teams from any remaining individuals. Remember signing up individually might mean you get to find new friends! Teams will appoint a leader to keep track of the team's progress through each task.

After the first task is given to everyone, when a team finishes their task they will need to report their completion in the Tracking/Q&A thread. I will confirm the completion and assign their next task. New tasks will not be assigned more frequently than every other day. I will attempt to respond quickly to confirm completion and assign new tasks, but please allow up to 24 hours. If I am unavailable, another mod will assign the task.

Each teammate will need to participate in each task, but may take a pass for one task during the course of the challenge. For some tasks, no passes will be allowed. Completions posts will need to be made when finishing each book for a task, similar to the PtP and Bachelor Challenges. A player will be removed if they make no comment for 3 days after a new task is assigned or 2 days after the rest of the team completes the task (whichever is later), despite attempts to make contact. This is a very interactive challenge! You will be expected to check in with your team regularly, multiple times a week if not daily. It is the team's responsibility to notify the host (me) if a teammate fails to complete the task in a timely manner or otherwise goes missing!

There is a 150 page minimum for books, rereads and audios ok. Books may only be used once per player during the challenge. Players may read the same book for a task unless otherwise specified. Books do not have to be romance, but must be fiction.

The Amazing Race Team Challenge - Round 10
October 12, 2024 through December 8, 2024
I Thought They Said Rum!

This list of tasks is not inclusive and just an example of tasks that may be assigned.

As you finish a task, you may move down the list to harder or more involved tasks, but tasks will be assigned at random.

Tasks:
1. Each player reads a book by the same author, teams decide author - no pass for this task.
2. Each player reads the first book in a series, can be same or different series - no pass for this task.
3. Each player reads a book by a new to you author - no pass for this task.
4. Read 4 books tagged/shelved as PNR or fantasy.
5. Read 4 books first published within the last year.
6. Read 4 books with fewer than 500 reviews.
7. Read 4 books that are stand alones.
8. Read 4 books with a beach on the cover.
9. Each player reads a book in the same series, teams decide. No pass for this task.
10. Read 4 books by authors' who write under more than one name (Nora Roberts/J.D. Robb).
11. Read 4 books in continuing series, one that has not been completely published.
12. Read a book recommended to you by a teammate - no pass for this task.
13. Read a minimum of 750 pages in books tagged/shelved as sports.
14. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books with Contemporary Romance as MPG.
15. Read a minimum of 600 pages in books with an audio edition.
16. Read a minimum of 750 pages in books tagged/shelved as children.
17. Read 4 books written by a male author.
18. Read over 750 pages in books tagged/shelved with 'favorite'.
19. Each teammate reads a book another teammate read and rated 4 Stars or higher in the last 3 months. No pass for this task.
20. Read 4 books 300 pages or longer.
21. Each teammate reads a book with a night sky on the cover, no pass for this task.
22. Read 4 books #5 or higher in a series.
23. Each teammate reads a book that has been read by one of the RRRC moderators. No pass for this task.
24. Read 6 books on RRRC's bookshelf, the books can not be added by anyone on your team within the last year.
25. Read 4 books by one of the 2022 FACs. (A different time frame may be given when assigned.)
26. Read a minimum of 750 pages in books featuring shifters.
27. Read a minimum of 750 pages in books published in any one year prior to 2018, team picks the year.
28. Each teammate reads a book from a teammate's to-read shelf, no pass for this task.
29. Read over 750 pages in books about the same profession, teams decide which profession.
30. Read 6 books with nekkid man chest on the cover.
31. Read 6 books rated over 4.0.
32. Read 6 books with over 2500 ratings.
33. Read 6 books in the same sub-genre, teams decide.
34. Read 6 books first published between 2000 and 2010.
35. Read 6 books first published between 2011 and 2020.
36. Read 6 books with animals on the cover.
37. Read 6 books set in the US.
38. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books with a non-English language edition.
39. Read 6 books set outside of the US.
40. Read 6 books with over 500 reviews.
41. Read 6 books with over 10,000 ratings.
42. Read 6 books featuring best friends.
43. Read 6 books published in June. (A different month may be used when assigned.)
44. Read 6 books by authors who use initials in their name.
45. Read 6 books with 3 word titles. (A different number may be used when assigned.)
46. Read over 1000 pages in books written by duo authors.
47. Read 6 books set in a major city.
48. Read 6 books featuring cowboys.
49. Each teammate reads a book published in the same month and year, teams decide. No pass for this task.
50. Read 6 books set in the same location, teams decide the location.
51. Each teammate reads a different book by the same author, no pass for this task.
52. Read 6 books with the same color cover, teams decide color.
53. Each teammate reads a book set in one of your teammates' home town (born in, raised in, currently live in - all work), teams decide. No pass for this task.
54. Read 6 books set on a beach or in the mountains, teams decide which.
55. Read 6 books set in the same country outside the US, teams decide country.
56. As a team, pick a list with over 100 romance books on it, each member reads a book from that list. No pass for this task.
57. Read over 1000 pages in books that are MPG Romance.
58. Read 6 books published in the year one of the teammates joined RRRC, teams decide which teammate.
59. Read 4 books that are NOT MPG Romance.
60. Read 6 books with MPG Historical Romance.
61. Read 4 books rated over 4.5 on GR.
62. Read a minimum of 1000 pages in books written by an author whose first or last name begins with the first letter of a teammate's screen name.
63. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books tagged 'magic' or 'magical'.
64. Read 6 books not set on a continent of a teammate. Space does not count - must be a real continent.
65. Each player reads 2 books in a series, teammates can read the same or different series.
66. Read over 1000 pages in books with Mystery or Suspense as MPG.
67. Read 6 books by an author whose first or last name begins with A. (A different letter may be used when assigned.)
68. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books with one word titles.
69. Read 6 books that have won/been nominated for an award.
70. Read a minimum of 1200 pages in books of the same sub-genre, but by different authors.
71. Pick another team and each member reads one book that was read by a member for this challenge. No pass for this task.
72. Read 4 books published in the decade of a teammate's birth, team decides which teammate.
73. Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books by the same author, teams decide author.
74. Read 6 books published in a teammates' birth month, you may not use your own month.
75. Read over 1000 pages in books that start with the same letter (no articles), teams decide letter.
76. Read 6 books with a specific item on the cover, team selects item.
77. Each teammate reads a book that the teammate after them alphabetically has rated 5 stars. No pass for this task.
78. Read 6 books with alliteration in the title or author's name.
79. Read 6 books that have the same romance trope, teams decide which trope.
80. Read 4 books initially published in different decades.
81. Read a minimum of 1500 pages in books with a dog/dogs on the cover. (A different animal may be used when assigned.)
82. Each teammate reads a different book from the same series.
83. Read 8 books with a white flower/s on the cover. (A different color may be used when assigned.)
84. Pick a category from the current RRRC Monthly Challenge and read 6 books for that category. Reader's Choice is exempt from this task.
85. Each teammate reads a debut book by an author. No pass for this task.
86. Read at least 1500 pages in books with a hat on the cover. (A different object may be used when assigned.)
87. Read 8 books set in NYC. (A different city may be used when assigned.)
88. Read 6 books with a boat, plane, car or motorcycle on the cover, teams decide which.
89. Read 8 books tagged with 'wedding' or 'proposal'.
90. Each member reads a book published in sequential months, i.e. June, July, August and September 2019. Teams decide which months. No pass for this task.
91. Add up the years of the teammates' births and each teammate reads a book with that minimum number of pages. For example, teammates were born in 75, 83, 87 and 94 - each teammate reads a book at least 339 pages long. No pass for this task.
92. Read over 1500 pages in books set in the future or the past - teams decide.
93. As a team, pick a Romance List from GR Listopia with less than 100 books on it, each teammate reads a book from that list. No pass for this task.
94. Read 6 books published in sequential years, teams decide years.
95. As a team, select an animal. Read 8 books tagged with that animal.
96. Read a minimum of 1200 pages with the sun or the moon on the cover, teams decide which.
97. Read 8 books by authors with more than 10 letters in their name.
98. Read 8 books with fewer than 10 letters in the title.
99. Each teammate lists 5 favorite books. Select books from 2 different teammates and read them.
100. Read 8 books with more than 10 letters in the title.

Tasks will be explained in detail when assigned.

**Series rule will apply to tasks where you pick from the group or a teammate's shelf.**

Information required when posting your completion/s:

Task
Book/cover link
Page numbers with source
How book qualified, with links or cover as necessary.
Date Completed.
Rating/Review.


**Remember to use the first edition Kindle page count only! If your page count comes from a Kindle edition published on the initial publication date on the editions page, it will count. If your page count comes from a Kindle edition labeled '1st edition', it will count. If your page count comes from the earliest dated English language Kindle edition, it will count. I am looking for one of those three things when confirming your books! As long the page count you list is correct, I will accept any link to the book. Ebook page count will be acceptable if no Kindle page count available. The acceptability of other page counts will be made on an individual basis.**

Please note that a rating is now required in your completion posts! A small review is also welcome. 😊

The Amazing Race Team Challenge - Round 10
October 12, 2024 through December 8, 2024
I Thought They Said Rum!

* = On Team.

Participants:
*Kat
*Shandrea
*Denise
*Michaele
*Emily
*christene_littlelibrary
*Michelle
*Allie
*Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆
*Em
*Julie
*Vi
*Michelle's Empty Nest
*DeeNeez
*Diane
*Jessica S
*Breann
*Brittney
*R~wka
*Janeylou
*Amanda
*Danielle
*Trio
*Ariel
*Megan
*Caipi
*Geri
*Shia
*Laura
*Karen ♐
*☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎
*Hayley
*MN Lisa
*Steph
*Tiffany
*Cecily
*Berit Talks Books
*ilovebakedgoods (Teresa)
*Laura
*Susan A
*Ela (Mouse333)
*Gwen|| Bookish Blondie
*Vicki
*Eugenia
*~KarenH~
*Brieanna
*Hallee
*PrinZessBookDragon 
*The Paper Fan (Chris)
*Tori
*Screams & Reviews (Lindsey)
*Jill
*LaurLa
*Ella
☘KathyD☘

The Amazing Race Team Challenge - Round 10
October 12, 2024 through December 8, 2024
I Thought They Said Rum!

Teams:

Team 1: Who needs Rum when there's Wine
1. Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆
2. DeeNeez
3. Diane
4. Jessica S

Team 2: The Fast and the Fictional
1. Vi
2. Breann
3. Danielle
4. R~wka

Team 3: Chase the Rainbow
1. Janeylou
2. Amanda
3. Trio
4. Caipi

Team 4: Story Squad
1. Megan
2. Geri
3. Laura
4. Karen ♐

Team 5: Radiant Rainbows
1. Hayley
2. MN Lisa
3. Steph
4. Susan A

Team 6: Snakes on a Plane
1. Berit Talks Books
2. ilovebakedgoods (Teresa)
3. Laura
4. LaurLa

Team 7: Swoon Squad
1. Brittney
2. Gwen|| Bookish Blondie
3. christene_littlelibrary
4. Michelle

Team 8: The Mystery Machine
1. Michelle's Empty Nest
2. ☼♎ Carmen the Bootyshaker Temptress ☼♎
3. Vicki
4. Cecily

Team 9: Books On The Rocks
1. Michaele
2. Eugenia
3. Jill
4. ~KarenH~

Team 10: Plunder The Covers
1. Emily
2. Julie
3. Ela (Mouse333)
4. Tori

Team 11: Spooky Season Smut Sluts
1. Brieanna
2. Hallee
3. PrinZessBookDragon 
4. The Paper Fan (Chris)
5. Screams & Reviews (Lindsey)

Team 12:
1. Shandrea
2. Ariel
3. ☘KathyD☘

Team 13:
1. Kat
2. Allie
3. Tiffany

I’m in.

I’m in!

I read just about anything! I don't read very much historical, MM, or paranormal romance but I always have books ready to for those genres.

I am in!

I'm in!

I would like to join

Sign me up

i'll join!

Count me in! I will need a team. I read all kinds of romances with my favorites being RH/Why Choose or dark romances and that's what I read the most of in the romance genre. The only romances that I can think of that I don't read much of are historical but I am willing to try anything at least once if it's new to me. I also read mystery/thrillers and horror when I need a break from romance. In October, my reading plans definitely consist of reading all of the mystery/thrillers and horror that I can get my hands on.

I'm in
My reading varies.
Maybe 5 books a week.
A little less lately, but 5 books normal.

I want in!

Please remember that in this challenge, you will frequently be reading the same genre, series, trope or author as your teammates. It is very helpful to include information such as your likes and dislikes when signing up. As important is to include your reading pace! It is very frustrating for everyone to have teammates who read at very different rates. All of this info will help you find like minded payers to help form teams. 😊

I'm in and need a team!

I'm happy to read any sort of romance sub-genre except horror. I mainly read contemporary, fantasy and sci-fi, including RH & MM. I typically read 5-10+ books a week and would like to play with a competitive team this round.

I'm in and I need a team! I read most romance sub-genres except RH and Dark. I tend to read most contemporary, fantasy and SF. Since I just started a job, I will be able to read 2 books a week.

This is one of my favorite challenge. Thanks, Mkat!

I would like to join and will need a team!


I read just about anything except for MM, it's just not my thing. My favorites are mystery/thriller/suspense and historical fiction of any kind. I usually read 5 - 8 books per week.

I’d like to join. I’m exclusive MM reader. I’ll read all sub-genre of MM.
I’m on Jessica’s team along with Skye, and Diane

I'd like to join on a team with Jessica, DeeNeez and Skye.

Hi, I am joining with a team.

Jessica S (Me)
DeeNeez
Diane
Skye Blue

Jessica wrote: "Hi, I am joining with a team.

Jessica S (Me)
DeeNeez
Diane
Skye Blue (not posted yet)"

Skye posted in msg 14 😉

Sign me up please! I read most sub-genres of romance. Mostly contemp, historical, and mystery/thriller. I read about 2 - 4 books a week.

Vi wrote: "I'm in and I need a team! I read most romance sub-genres except RH and Dark. I tend to read most contemporary, fantasy and SF. Since I just started a job, I will be able to read 2 books a week.

T..."

Hi, Vi! Do you want to be teammates again?

Hi Breann, would love to but the number of books I read a week is less than yours - is that ok with you?

Yes, I confirm.
Can I please be on Jessica’s team

I'm in please!! I read mostly anything (not much suspense though). I average about 5-7 books a week.

Vi wrote: "Hi Breann, would love to but the number of books I read a week is less than yours - is that ok with you?"

Yes, that’s fine. Yay!

I've updated the participant and team list with everything to this point. If I missed something, or made an error, please let me know!

I'm in. I need a team.
I can read like 1-5 books a week (I don't have number, I'm motivated when is a task to read a book more that starting one by myself 🙈)
I'm reading various subgenre of romance (historical/suspense/contemporary/paranormal) and recently found out that I like cozy mystery books. I'm not reading MM or RH but I can make sometimes exception.

We're signing up again

Caipi

Amanda

Trio

Janeylou

Janeylou wrote: "Signing up..still waiting to hear from our 4th
Amanda

Trio

Janeylou"

Signing up with this team :)

I'm in. I have no discerning taste therefore read anything and everything. My go-to are HR and UF either MF or MM doesn't matter.

Anyone interested in a non-competitive team? 1-2 books a week? I could do more, but I like to read on a whim as well.

Janeylou wrote: "We're signing up again

Caipi

Amanda

Trio

Janeylou"

yes please!!! Signing up with Janeylou, Amanda, and Caipi :)

Danielle wrote: "I'm in. I have no discerning taste therefore read anything and everything. My go-to are HR and UF either MF or MM doesn't matter.

Anyone interested in a non-competitive team? 1-2 books a week? I ..."

I think a team with Vi and me might be a good fit? We're looking at about 2 books per week.

Breann wrote: "Danielle wrote: "I'm in. I have no discerning taste therefore read anything and everything. My go-to are HR and UF either MF or MM doesn't matter.

Anyone interested in a non-competitive team? 1-2..."

Yeah, I'll join you guys! I'm good for 2 books a week :)

Sign me up - I'll need a team. I read just about any genre of romance but I tend to stay away from historical romance. I particularly love romantic suspense.

Hi MKat :-) signing up with:

Laura
Karen
Geri

They'll be along to sign up themselves :)

Janeylou wrote: "We're signing up again

Caipi

Amanda

Trio

Janeylou"

Signing up with Janeylou, Amanda, and Trio. :)

Megan wrote: "Hi MKat :-) signing up with:

Laura
Karen
Geri

They'll be along to sign up themselves :)"

Signing up with Megan, Laura and Karen.

I'm in and will need a team

Signing up with Megan, Geri and Karen (msg 39)

Signing up with Megan, Geri and Karen (msg 39)

I'm in ☺

1-3 books weekly

i'm in 1-5 weekly, let me see if the usual crew is playing. if not i'll need a team.

Once again, I've updated the participant and team lists. Please let me know if I've missed something!

Because of the GR issues going on with notifications, please make sure you have the 'Notify me...' box checked in all pertinent threads. Also, please feel free to reach out to any GR friends who might have missed that this challenge is beginning! Signups are open until tomorrow. 😊

Radiant Rainbows are back!

Hayley: https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...
MN Lisa: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1...
Susan A: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1...
Steph: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/2...

Signing up with Radiant Rainbows :)

I would like to sign up, but need a team. Thank you