Yes, I am still on my mini blog hiatus, but you didn't think I'd forget my book challenge post, did you?
Hi, my name is Erin, and I like books. I like to talk about books. I'm a sucker for book challenges. I started my own challenge a couple of years ago hosting it through this
facebook group page. My thought was this: if I host it through facebook, that's another venue to talk about books with my fellow readers. I am already in a few challenges that link back to blogs, but not facebook. I'm pretty happy and proud of the group I've got happening on facebook. It's so fun to see a collection of readers that are my high school friends, friends of friends, friends around the globe, all coming together for a mutual love of books. If you're a reader, please join us. Even just join the group to follow along with the fun. Or jump in and rock the challenge!
If you aren't a facebooker, that's okay too. I have some that participate through their blogs and others through goodreads. Participation is encouraged as much or as little as you choose. We now have a
goodreads group too. I must admit, I'm not nearly as active in that group and I am the facebook one. It started to become double the work for me, so I just stuck to my original medium. Just trying to create enough options for those who want to participate can in the easiest option for them to do so.
I attempt to be a
stress-free, no-pressure kind of host. This is about loving books, supporting readers, and encouragement for all who express an interest.
Book Challenge by
Erin 7.0 - General Rules
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First and foremost, have fun.
Don't stress. No one is being judged, graded, or penalized. Even if you finish
only one book the entire challenge, if you enjoy it and it's an accomplishment
for you, then that's awesome.
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The challenge will run from JULY
1, 2017 to OCTOBER 31, 2017. No books that are started before 12 a.m. on
July 1 or finished after 11:59 p.m. on October 31 will count. (We live in different time zones – follow
this according to your own time zone.)
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Each book must be at least 200
pages long. Audio books are fine too.
·
A book can only be used for one
category, and each category can only be completed once. If you want to switch
the category of a book, or change the book you originally chose, no
worries.
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You can read your books in any
order you choose.
·
Rereads can be used only
once. If a book you love fits into a
category, go ahead and visit it again.
Read it in its entirety. But,
only do this once for the challenge.
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There will be a photo album for
each category with links to books chosen.
Please comment on the photo for each of your books when you finish
reading them. A comment can include a
review, a rating, a recommendation…other readers want to hear what you thought
of your choice. (if you need help with
this, let me know…or there is a file attached to our group explaining what to
do.)
·
There will be 10 book
categories with a possibility of earning 200 points. That’s 10 books in four months. For some of you, this will be a BIG
challenge; for others it will be easy peasy.
It’s all for fun, remember!
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Book categories will be posted June
1st to give you time to gather books in preparation.
·
After the categories are
posted, please post a preliminary list with books of your choice according to
their categories on the facebook group page by June 15th (if
possible). If you need help with a
particular category or want a book suggestion, we as a community of reading
enthusiasts can help each other. (Late
entries will still be accepted.)
·
The first three people who
finish the challenge will be invited to contribute a category for the next
challenge. The following will get a small prize from me (1st to
complete 1st round; 1st to complete both rounds; most points
accumulated; and WILD CARD random draw – all who finish the 10 book challenge
will qualify as an entry!) Plus, everyone
who completes the challenge will gets all sorts of recognition and support!
·
Lastly, have fun. Don't stress. No one is being judged, graded,
or penalized. Even if you finish only one book the entire challenge, if you
enjoy it and it's an accomplishment for you, then that's awesome. Wait, I’ve read that somewhere before…Good luck!
Book Challenge by
Erin 7.0 - Categories
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5 points: Freebie – Read a book that is at least 200
pages
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10 points: Read a book that starts with the letter “B”
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10 points: Read a book that has a (mostly) yellow cover
·
15 points: Read a book that has a picture of an animal
on the cover (submitted by Mattie)
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20 points: Read a book that was published in 2017
(submitted by Olya)
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20 points: Read a book with a compass or cardinal
direction in the title (submitted by Mary)
If you are stuck on any of these categories,
ask for help or recommendations! GOOD
LUCK!
Anddddd...my preliminary list (
on goodreads):
5 points: Freebie – Read a book that is at least 200 pages: We Are Okay by Nina LaCour
· 25 points: The ALA’s “Banned Books Week” occurs while our challenge is happening. Read a book from the list of the most commonly banned books in America: The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls
