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The Amazing Race (one of my favorite shows and races) is an American reality competition show in which teams of two race around the world. Teams are progressively eliminated at the end of most legs, while the first team to arrive at the end of the final leg wins the grand prize of US $1 million.

Challenge Dates: June 1 to June 30, 2025
Standard Rules Apply

To finish the race and meet Phil at the Pit Stop:
1. Read all 8 tasks or
2. Read one task from each section (4) or
3. Finish any number of tasks you want if you're a slow reader! (after all, everyone gets to meet Phil at the end of their leg)

Amazing Race Facts
Host: Phil Keoghan
Started: September 5, 2001
Current number of seasons: 37
Number of episodes: 428
Typical number of legs per season: 12
Total contestants so far: 779

Tasks
1. Read a book with any number except 6 in the page count or publication date.
2. Read a book that is part of a series with at least 12 books (novellas count, but please state such)


Teams follow clues given to them in marked envelopes.
*Route Info: A general clue that may include a task to be completed by the team before they can receive their next clue. Usually includes navigational directives.

Tasks
1. Read a book with a blue cover (50%+)
2. Read a book with any of the cardinal directions in the title (north, south, east, west)


*Detours: A choice of two tasks.

*Roadblocks: A task only one team member can complete. Teams must choose which member will complete the task based on a brief clue.

Tasks
1. Read a book with a yellow cover or a red cover (50%+)
2. Read a book with either the word “road” or the word “block” in the text.


*Fast Forwards: A task that only one team may complete, allowing that team to skip all remaining tasks and head directly for the next Pit Stop.

Tasks
1. Read a book with a green cover (50%+)
2. Read a fast book (between 100 and 190 pages).

                   
all photos CBS.com

Completion Prizes!
*Feel free to save a copy of any plaques that fit the categories you completed! (Completion means 1 or both tasks for each category!). If you complete all 8 tasks, you are an Amazing Race Finisher! (These are sized at height = 160)


*made with copilot*

List of Racers


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Christene

Catsalive

Claire

Caraina

Jayme

Catherine

ilovebakedgoods

Angie

Christine

Rachel G

Heather

Vicki

Jonquil

Completed: 8/8

1. Read a book with any number except 6 in the page count or publication date.
Murder in the Bayou Boneyard
2. Read a book that is part of a series with at least 12 books (novellas count, but please state such)
The Prince and the Sea Witch

Route Info:
1. Read a book with a blue cover (50%+)

2. Read a book with any of the cardinal directions in the title (north, south, east, west)
Robert Peary: Boy of the North Pole

Detours/Roadblocks:
1. Read a book with a yellow cover or a red cover (50%+)

2. Read a book with either the word “road” or the word “block” in the text.
Austen at Sea pg 162 "most of it along the road from Portsmouth to London"

Fast Forwards:
1. Read a book with a green cover (50%+)

2. Read a fast book (between 100 and 190 pages)
The Beast and the Enchantress

Completed: 0/8

1. Read a book with any number except 6 in the page count or publication date.
2. Read a book that is part of a series with at least 12 books (novellas count, but please state such)

Route Info:
1. Read a book with a blue cover (50%+)
2. Read a book with any of the cardinal directions in the title (north, south, east, west)

Detours/Roadblocks:
1. Read a book with a yellow cover or a red cover (50%+)
2. Read a book with either the word “road” or the word “block” in the text.

Fast Forwards:
1. Read a book with a green cover (50%+)
2. Read a fast book (between 100 and 190 pages)

Amazing Race Mini: June 2025
7/8
1. Read all 8 tasks or
2. Read one task from each section (4) or
3. Finish any number of tasks you want if you're a slow reader! (after all, everyone gets to meet Phil at the end of their leg)


1. Read a book with any number except 6 in the page count or publication date - 221p 12/4/1977
Harriet by Joan Mellows 1/6 2.5★
2. Read a book that is part of a series with at least 12 books
Wings Above The Diamantina by Arthur W. Upfield 6/6 3.5★


1. Read a book with a blue cover (50%+)
by Alexandra Almond 14/6 3.5★
2. Read a book with any of the cardinal directions in the title (north, south, east, west)


1. Read a book with a yellow cover or a red cover (50%+)
by Valerie King, Meg-Lynn Roberts, Olivia Sumner 3/6 2.5★
2. Read a book with either the word “road” or the word “block” in the text - "emergency room at Mayday Road Hospital" p.295
The Right Sort of Man by Allison Montclair 4/6 4.5★


1. Read a book with a green cover (50%+)
by Philippa Pearce 28/6 3★
2. Read a fast book (between 100 and 190 pages) - 173p
Flying Too High by Kerry Greenwood 9/6 5★

Amazing Race Mini: June 2025
0/8
1. Read all 8 tasks or
2. Read one task from each section (4) or
3. Finish any number of tasks you want if you're a slow reader! (after all, everyone gets to meet Phil at the end of their leg)


1. Read a book with any number except 6 in the page count or publication date.
2. Read a book that is part of a series with at least 12 books (novellas count, but please state such)


1. Read a book with a blue cover (50%+)
2. Read a book with any of the cardinal directions in the title (north, south, east, west)


1. Read a book with a yellow cover or a red cover (50%+)
2. Read a book with either the word “road” or the word “block” in the text.


1. Read a book with a green cover (50%+)
2. Read a fast book (between 100 and 190 pages)

Amazing Race Mini: June 2025 - COMPLETED
Duration: June 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

To finish the race and meet Phil at the Pit Stop:
1. Read all 8 tasks or
2. Read one task from each section (4) or
3. Finish any number of tasks you want if you're a slow reader! (after all, everyone gets to meet Phil at the end of their leg)

Completed: 8/8

1. Read a book with any number except 6 in the page count or publication date. Fighting Destiny - Julie Trettel 6/2/25 (250 pgs.)
2. Read a book that is part of a series with at least 12 books (novellas count, but please state such) Peach Cobbler Murder - Joanne Fluke 6/2/25

Route Info:
1. Read a book with a blue cover (50%+) Moonlight Cove - Shanna Hatfield 6/25/25
2. Read a book with any of the cardinal directions in the title (north, south, east, west) South to America: A Journey Below the Mason Dixon to Understand the Soul of a Nation - Imani Perry 6/5/25

Detours/Roadblocks:
1. Read a book with a yellow cover or a red cover (50%+) Sister, Sister - Eric Jerome Dickey 6/11/25
2. Read a book with either the word “road” or the word “block” in the text. A Cup of Flour, A Pinch of Death - Valerie Burns 6/2/25 (pg. 223 – I’ve been calling your name for over a block.)

Fast Forwards:
1. Read a book with a green cover (50%+) The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie - Alan Bradley 6/7/25
2. Read a fast book (between 100 and 190 pages) Copper City Slag - Otha Foster 6/16/25 (150 pgs.)

The Amazing Race
June
Completed: 3/8

1. Read a book with any number except 6 in the
age count or pu date.
Beach Vibes
2. Read a book that is part of a series with at least 12 books (novellas count, but please state such)

Route Info:
1. Read a book with a blue cover (50%+)
completed 6/11/25
2. Read a book with any of the cardinal direction0s in the title (north, south, east, west)

Detours/Roadblocks:
1. Read a book with a yellow cover or a red cover (50%+)
6/21/25
2. Read a bo
ok with either the word “road” or the word “block” in the text.

Fast Forwards:
1. Read a book with a green cover (50%+)
06/16/25
2. Read a fast book (between 100 and 190 pages)

Amazing Race Mini: June 2025
Duration: June 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025
To finish the race and meet Phil at the Pit Stop:
1. Read all 8 tasks or
2. Read one task from each section (4) or
3. Finish any number of tasks you want if you're a slow reader! (after all, everyone gets to meet Phil at the end of their leg)

Completed: 4/8

1. Read a book with any number except 6 in the page count or publication date.
337 Pgs, 8/27/2019 Publish
2. Read a book that is part of a series with at least 12 books (novellas count, but please state such)


Route Info:
1. Read a book with a blue cover (50%+)

2. Read a book with any of the cardinal directions in the title (north, south, east, west)

Detours/Roadblocks:
1. Read a book with a yellow cover or a red cover (50%+)

2. Read a book with either the word “road” or the word “block” in the text.

Fast Forwards:
1. Read a book with a green cover (50%+)
2. Read a fast book (between 100 and 190 pages)
182 Pgs

Amazing Race Mini: June 2025
Duration: June 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

To finish the race and meet Phil at the Pit Stop:
1. Read all 8 tasks or
2. Read one task from each section (4) or
3. Finish any number of tasks you want if you're a slow reader! (after all, everyone gets to meet Phil at the end of their leg)

Completed: 5/8

1. Read a book with any number except 6 in the page count or publication date.
by Nora Roberts
Date Finished: 6/13/25
How it fits: Published 11/06/2008

2. Read a book that is part of a series with at least 12 books (novellas count, but please state such)

Date Finished: 6/9/25
Fits: The series has 30+ books

Route Info:
1. Read a book with a blue cover (50%+)

Date Finished: 6/20/25
Fits: Blue cover

2. Read a book with any of the cardinal directions in the title (north, south, east, west)

Detours/Roadblocks:
1. Read a book with a yellow cover or a red cover (50%+)

Finished: 6/16/25
Fits: Red cover

2. Read a book with either the word “road” or the word “block” in the text.

Fast Forwards:
1. Read a book with a green cover (50%+)
by Robert McCammon
Date Finished: 6/8/25
Fits: Green Cover
2. Read a fast book (between 100 and 190 pages

My spot!

Amazing Race Mini: June 2025
Duration: June 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

0/8
1. Read all 8 tasks or
2. Read one task from each section (4) or
3. Finish any number of tasks you want if you're a slow reader! (after all, everyone gets to meet Phil at the end of their leg)


1. Read a book with any number except 6 in the page count or publication date. Nineteen Claws and a Black Bird by Agustina Bazterrica ~ Read 06.04.2025 ~ Pgs. 155
2. Read a book that is part of a series with at least 12 books (novellas count, but please state such). Bridging the Gap by Mark Tufo ~ Read 06.02.2025 ~ Book 22 in the series


1. Read a book with a blue cover (50%+)
2. Read a book with any of the cardinal directions in the title (north, south, east, west)


1. Read a book with a yellow cover or a red cover (50%+)
2. Read a book with either the word “road” or the word “block” in the text. Clowns Vs. Spiders by Jeff Strand ~ Read 06.10.2025 ~ Pg, 67"...down that road until you reach..."


1. Read a book with a green cover (50%+)
2. Read a fast book (between 100 and 190 pages) The Fall of the House of Usher and Other Stories by Edgar Allan Poe ~ Read 06.13.2025 ~ 179 Pages

Completion plaques posted in message #1!

June Amazing Race
Completed: 8/8

🏃‍♀️1. Read a book with any number except 6 in the page count or publication date.: 478p., Empire of Shadows 6/2/25
🏃‍♀️2. Read a book that is part of a series with at least 12 books (novellas count, but please state such): 38 books in series, Owl Be Home for Christmas 6/3/25

Route Info:
🏃‍♀️1. Read a book with a blue cover (50%+): 6/21/25
🏃‍♀️2. Read a book with any of the cardinal directions in the title (north, south, east, west): Calamity Jayne in the Wild, Wild West 6/9/25

Detours/Roadblocks:
🏃‍♀️1. Read a book with a yellow cover or a red cover (50%+): 6/23/25
🏃‍♀️2. Read a book with either the word “road” or the word “block” in the text.: "He works at the Apple Store up the road." p. 101, All Out of Leeds 6/2/25

Fast Forwards:
🏃‍♀️1. Read a book with a green cover (50%+): 6/9/25
🏃‍♀️2. Read a fast book (between 100 and 190 pages): 178 p., Slug Train 6/6/25

June Amazing Race
Completed: 2/8

✅1. Read a book with any number except 6 in the page count or publication date-Crush-6/7/25
2. Read a book that is part of a series with at least 12 books (novellas count, but please state such)



Route Info:
✅1. Read a book with a blue cover (50%+)-Firestorm-6/8/25
2. Read a book with any of the cardinal directions in the title (north, south, east, west)



Detours/Roadblocks:
1. Read a book with a yellow cover or a red cover (50%+)
2. Read a book with either the word “road” or the word “block” in the text.

Fast Forwards:
1. Read a book with a green cover (50%+)
2. Read a fast book (between 100 and 190 pages)

Amazing Race Mini: June 2025
Duration: June 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025

1. Read all 8 tasks or
2. Read one task from each section (4) or
3. Finish any number of tasks you want if you're a slow reader! (after all, everyone gets to meet Phil at the end of their leg)

Completed: 6/8

Tasks
1. Read a book with any number except 6 in the page count or publication date.

What the River Knows by Isabel Ibañez
Read: 3 Jun
404 pgs.

2. Read a book that is part of a series with at least 12 books (novellas count, but please state such)

Cold Days by Jim Butcher
Read: 7 Jun
#14 in the Dresden Files

Route Info:
1. Read a book with a blue cover (50%+)

All Things Bright and Beautiful by James Herriot
Read: 10 Jun
51.0% Blue per TinEye

2. Read a book with any of the cardinal directions in the title (north, south, east, west)

Detours/Roadblocks:
1. Read a book with a yellow cover or a red cover (50%+)

Crying in H Mart byMichelle Zauner
Read: 2 Jun
74.9% Red per TinEye

2. Read a book with either the word “road” or the word “block” in the text.

When the World Tips Over by Jandy Nelson
Read: 14 Jun
"It's Old River Road" (93)

Fast Forwards:
1. Read a book with a green cover (50%+)

2. Read a fast book (between 100 and 190 pages)

Lily's White Lace by Carolyn Brown
Read: 9 Jun
169 pages

Don't forget to update your challenge before the race ends on June 30th!

Amazing Race Mini: June 2025

8/8 DONE

1.any number except 6 in the page count or publication date. 403 pp Dec 01, 2014 Unique, Different, Found Violet Samuels 6/2
2. part of a series with at least 12 books (Serge Storms, #25) Mermaid Confidential Tim Dorsey 6/3

Route Info:
1. blue cover (50%+) Another Fine Mess Lindy Ryan 6/5

2 any of the cardinal directions in the title Colony East Scott Cramer 6/23

Detours/Roadblocks:
1. yellow cover or a red cover (50%+) Taleen Voskuni 6/7

2. either the word “road” or the word “block” in text pg 32 "keeping his eyes on the road" Killing Me Soufflé Ellie Alexander 6/22

Fast Forwards:
1. green cover (50%+) Who Knew Tasmanian Tigers Eat Apples! John Martin 6/3

2. fast book 172 pp Lost Time - A Douglas Lake Mystery Eric Howe 6/19

I'm an Introvert, so I'll pass on meeting Phil; but I'll happily give you the opportunity to meet him in my place.

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