Romance Readers Reading Challenges discussion

The Amazing Race Team Challenge - Round 11
April 26, 2025 through June 22, 2025
Run hard. Eat cupcakes!

Challenge Dates:
Signups open until Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6 PM US EDT.
Remaining Teams Assigned after signups close on April 22, 2025.
First Task Assigned Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 6 PM US EDT.
Challenge Ends on Sunday, June 22, 2025 at Midnight US EDT, 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 11
April 26, 2025 through June 22, 2025
Run hard. Eat cupcakes!

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 2020, team picks the year. (Year may vary when assigned.)
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 required in your completion posts! A small review is also welcome. 😊

The Amazing Race Team Challenge - Round 11
April 26, 2025 through June 22, 2025
Run hard. Eat cupcakes!

* = On team.

Participants:
*Allie
*Vi
*Jill
*Shan ~A~
*🐉 PrinZessBookDragon 👑🌶️
*Michelle's Empty Nest
*Anne-Marie Lovelace
*Julie
*Kat
*The Paper Fan
*Brieanna
*Princesspint
*Jessica
*Liza
*Rachel Anne
*Kendra
*Tori
*Christina T
*Michaele
*Laura
*Megan
*Geri
*Karen ♐
*Mandy
*Mrsgeo
*Dhruti
*Jamie
*Ela (Mouse333)
*Eugenia
*Amanda
*Emily
*Sarah
*Janeylou
*Jessica
*Trio
*Caipi
*Diane
*Ella
*~KarenH~
*Elizabeth
*Laks
*Danielle
*Ines
*DeeNeez
*Helke
*Chan
*Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆
*Vicki
*Anastacia
*☘KathyD☘
*Jane (PS)
*Berit
*Laura
*V_Nerdbooks
*LaurLa

The Amazing Race Team Challenge - Round 11
April 26, 2025 through June 22, 2025
Run hard. Eat cupcakes!

Teams:

Team 1:
1. Jill
2. Michaele
3. Eugenia
4. Amanda

Team 2: Cheaper Than Therapy
1. 🐉 PrinZessBookDragon 👑🌶️
2. Anne-Marie Lovelace
3. Rachel Anne
4. Mandy
5. Sarah

Team 3: Buddy Read Babes
1. The Paper Fan
2. Brieanna
3. Princesspint
4. Jessica

Team 4:
1. Liza
2. Kendra
3. Tori
4. Christina T

Team 5: Story Squad
1. Laura
2. Megan
3. Geri
4. Karen ♐

Team 6: Bookish Babes
1. Allie
2. Mrsgeo
3. Dhruti
4. Jamie

Team 7:
1. Julie
2. Ela (Mouse333)
3. Emily
4. Shan ~A~

Team 8: Chase the Rainbow
1. Amanda
2. Janeylou
3. Trio
4. Caipi

Team 9:
1. Jessica
2. Diane
3. DeeNeez
4. Skye Blue ☆*~ﾟლ(´ڡ`ლ)~*☆

Team 10: Fast Like Molasses
1. ~KarenH~
2. Elizabeth
3. Chan
4. ☘KathyD☘

Team 11:
1. Vi
2. Danielle
3. Vicki
4. Michelle's Empty Nest

Team 12:
1. Laks
2. Helke
3. Jane (PS)

Team 13:
1. Kat
2. Ella
3. Ines
4. Anastacia

Team 14:
1. Berit
2. Laura
3. V_Nerdbooks
4. LaurLa

Count me in! I will need a team. I read all types of romances with my favorites being RH/Why Choose or dark romance. The only type of romance that I can think of that I don't read much of is 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. I typically read 3 books a week.

I'm in - I need a team. I read 2-3 average per week. I read romance and fantasy. I read mostly MF and I don't read much of Dark and RH. I read pretty much everything else.

Hoping to join with Eugenia and Michaele

I would like to participate. I mainly read romance, the spicier the better. I haven't found a sub-genre that I don't like yet, however, I have to be in a certain type of mood to read certain tropes, mainly bully romance.

I get too irritated if that trope isn't done well, and I don't read romance to be irritated.

I also read mystery/thriller, horror, and I love a good memoir or funny non-fiction.

The number of books I read each week varies, but I guess the minimum would be 2 or 3. Length of book and making them work across challenges plays a role in how many I finish.

include me please, 5 bpm i'm inviting friends.... non competitive if possible...
AnneMarie, msg: 12
Rachel, msg: 22
Mandy, msg: 33

We'll go with a team name of "Cheaper Than Therapy"

I'm in again!


I read a little bit of everything, except for MM and RH. I guess I could read one if a challenge depended on it. I mostly read mystery/thriller, anything historical, and non-fiction from time to time.


I typically read 7 - 10 books per week.

I’m in!! My tbr needs this.

I’m in. I’m about 4-7 books a month—but getting there. I would like to be on Prinzess’ team please

I'm in too!
I'm into reading romance - contemporary (anything from chick lit to dark), mystery & suspense, fantasy & sci fi are my favourites. I'm not a huge fan of historical, YA or MM. I usually read 5-7 books a week.

I’m In 3-5 a month

I'm in about 6-9 books a month . Signing up as Team Buddy Read Babes with:

Brieanna
Princesspint
Jessica

I would like to join with paper fan, Princesspint and Jessica Lowe please.

I'm in about 20-30 books a month lately {sometimes can read up to 60}. I'd like to join Paper fan's team please.

I'd like to join and be on the paper fan's team with her, Brianna and princessprint

I'm in! I need a team and I read pretty much all MM Romance, about 4-6 books a week.

Liza wrote: "I'm in! I need a team and I read pretty much all MM Romance, about 4-6 books a week."

oh my friend Tori is looking for someone who reads M/M cause that's all she reads. i'll let her know to sign up- maybe you all can be on the same team..... JUST A suggestion...lol i really have nothing to do with it

I would like to join! I read about 5 books per month. I’d like to be on Prinzess’ team ☺️

I'd like to play, but I would need a team.

All I read is MM romance as well. Do you want to team up Liza? And maybe Tori if she wants to sign up?
Or anyone who reads MM. :-)

Oh, and I typically read 2-4 books a week, sometimes more if I can get away with it.

I'd like to join with Liza ☺️ i read all M/M

Tori, Liza, and Kendra....can I join you? I read MM with 2-4 books a week.

Tori wrote: "I'd like to join with Liza ☺️ i read all M/M"

Yay, that worked out well! 🤭🤭🥲🫠

Yay!! that works perfectly!!!

Jill wrote: "Hoping to join with Eugenia and Michaele"

I am in with Jill and (maybe) Eugenia.

Signing up with Geri, Megan and Karen
They will be a long soon

Laura wrote: "Signing up with Geri, Megan and Karen
They will be a long soon"

I'm here! Cannot wait. MKat our name was Story Squad can we go by that again please

Laura wrote: "Signing up with Geri, Megan and Karen
They will be a long soon"

Signing up! 🙂

Laura wrote: "Signing up with Geri, Megan and Karen
They will be a long soon"

Signing up! Love this challenge!

I would like to be on Prinzess team I can commit to 4ish a week.

I would like to take part but need a team. I read mainly MM, 7 - 10 books per week, but I'm happy to read anything, really.

Please sign me up. Also, I will need team.

I read MM, RH/Why choose,.... and I am moody reader.

Dhruti wrote: "Please sign me up. Also, I will need team.

I read MM, RH/Why choose,.... and I am moody reader."

Do you want to get together to form a team?

I'm in and will need a team. I read between 7-10 books per week on average. I also read pretty much anything that is romance. I tend to gravitate towards MM, dark or fantasy. I'm also a mood reader, so that tends to drive things as well.

Jamie wrote: "I'm in and will need a team. I read between 7-10 books per week on average. I also read pretty much anything that is romance. I tend to gravitate towards MM, dark or fantasy. I'm also a mood reader..."

Do you want to be on a team together, Jamie?

Allie wrote: "Jamie wrote: "I'm in and will need a team. I read between 7-10 books per week on average. I also read pretty much anything that is romance. I tend to gravitate towards MM, dark or fantasy. I'm also..."

Would you like to join me & possibly Dhruti to make a 4?

I'm in (on a team with Julie). I read most romance sub-genres (MF majority of the time), with fantasy and paranormal being my favourite. I read around 5/6 books per week.

I was out today, visiting with an old high school friend and my maid of honor from a million years ago! I will work on updating the lists tomorrow. 😊

Mrsgeo wrote: "Allie wrote: "Jamie wrote: "I'm in and will need a team. I read between 7-10 books per week on average. I also read pretty much anything that is romance. I tend to gravitate towards MM, dark or fan..."

I would love that!

Mrsgeo wrote: "Allie wrote: "Jamie wrote: "I'm in and will need a team. I read between 7-10 books per week on average. I also read pretty much anything that is romance. I tend to gravitate towards MM, dark or fan..."

Sure! I would love to join.

Jill, Michaele, and I are a team! We need one more, we read 5-7 books a week each, lots of MM, and need one more 😊

I believe my regulars will be around soon (Amanda, Trio, Caipi, Janeylou). Just waiting to hear back from one

Mrsgeo wrote: "I would like to take part but need a team. I read mainly MM, 7 - 10 books per week, but I'm happy to read anything, really."

Do you want to be with me, Jill & Michaele?

Christina T wrote: "Tori, Liza, and Kendra....can I join you? I read MM with 2-4 books a week."

Yay!! Sounds awesome!

MountainKat, it looks as though we may have a team with Allie, Jamie, myself & Dhruti (although Dhruti hasn't replied yet).

I would like join with Julie and Ella

I've updated the participant and teams list. If I missed something or have any errors, please let me know!