The Perks Of Being A Book Addict discussion

The Colours Are Your Oyster

After frantically chasing that elusive runaway spectrum in the previous mini challenge - seriously, we thought cardio was only something zombies practise - this optional mini challenge will throw you into a burst of colours worthy of a glitter cannon malfunction in your living room. (Just ask your captains, most of them live in fear of the glittery captain pants.)

Step into a kaleidoscopic swirl of shades and hues of personalities - your imagination is hereby granted full permission to gallop wildly across the colour spectrum like an overexcited llama dipped in neon paint. (You have several options, don't overthink it.)

As you read your books for the second half of March, track down the palettes and complexions hidden between the pages and enjoy the vibrant, multicoloured worlds waiting to burst into view.

Happy Reading!

The Tasks:

🔴 Red

1. Read a book tagged Romance at least 10x.
2. Read a book with a character who is passionate, bold, confident or read a book with a character who is impulsive, impatient, hot-tempered.
3. Read a book with a high-stakes situation (adventure, romance, professional, etc.).

🔵 Blue

4. Read a book tagged Nonfiction at least 10x.
5. Read a book with a character who is loyal, wise, dependable or read a book with a character who is resistant to change, slow to trust, reflective.
6. Read a book where some kind of voyage takes place (literal or metaphorical).

🟡 Yellow

7. Read a book tagged Humor at least 10x.
8. Read a book with a character who is creative, optimistic, cheerful or read a book with a character who is impatient, over-idealistic, gets into trouble.
9. Read a book that is uplifting and/or brings you joy.

🟢 Green

10. Read a book tagged Adventure at least 10x.
11. Read a book a book with a character who is patient, resourceful, nurturing or read a book with a character who is jealous, overly cautious, ever so slightly boring.
12. Read a book that revolves a lot around nature (set mostly outdoors, pastoral setting, someone who loves gardening, etc.)

🟠 Orange

13. Read a book tagged Magical Realism at least 10x.
14. Read a book with a character who is playful, adventurous, full of zest or read a book with a character who is reckless, restless, easily bored.
15. Read a book where a character discovers something new (about themselves, a place, scientific discovery, etc.)

🎀 Pink

16. Read a book tagged Contemporary at least 10x.
17. Read a book with a character who is romantic, compassionate, whimsical or read a book with a character who is naive, a people-pleaser, overly sentimental.
18. Read a book where friendship plays an important role.

🟣 Purple

19. Read a book tagged Fantasy at least 10x.
20. Read a book with a character who is visionary, artistic, a deep thinker or read a book with a character who is moody, eccentric (in a not so good way), arrogant.
21. Read a book where luxury is important and/or where a character is royalty.

⚪ White

22. Read a book tagged Classics at least 10x.
23. Read a book with a character who is honest, organised, precise or read a book with a character who is rigid, perfectionist, overly critical.
24. Read a book about a new beginning.

⚪ Grey

25. Read a book tagged Thriller at least 10x.
26. Read a book with a character who is diplomatic, pragmatic, sophisticated or read a book with a character who is rude, crude, detached.
27. Read a book you consider serious.

⚫ Black

28. Read a book tagged Horror at least 10x.
29. Read a book with a character who is elegant, independent, powerful or read a book with a character who is pessimistic, mysterious, mournful.
30. Read a book with a dark theme or with an anti-hero or with gothic elements. (Pick your poison.)

🤎 Brown

31. Read a book tagged Historical at least 10x.
32. Read a book with a character who is reliable, comforting, down-to-earth or read a book with a character who is stubborn, stable, blue.
33. Read a book that revolves entirely around a family.

◈ Every book read, i.e. every task completed, is worth 10 points. Each book can be used for one task only.
◈ Books for tasks can be finished in any order.
◈ If your team complete all tasks, you will get 30 points as completion bonus.

◈ Books used for this mini challenge do not need to be separate books from what you are claiming for your UNO hands.
◈ The usual book length and spell-out rules apply.
◈ Team spreadsheets will be updated with a mini challenge tab so that you can track your books and claim your points.

◈ Books can be started at any point since the start of the UNO challenge (Feb 1).
◈ Books need to be finished after the start of this mini challenge on 15 March, 9am UTC (Countdown: https://www.timeanddate.com/countdown...) and before 1 April, 9am UTC.

FYI: Mini tabs will be added over the course of the day. The pixie is a little busy today.



If you have any questions relating to this mini challenge, please ask in your team threads - captains will have the answers.