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A Book A Day Keeps the Boredom at Bay Reading Challenge
I truly believe a book a day will kep you out of trouble, esp if you add some short ones in. Only mananged 26 in July, but I will try harder.
Duration: 9/1/13 - 8/31/14Level: Never Ending Year 0/31
1 - Is the first day of the month. Read a book where the main character (MC) has a first experience of sorts. Or is a one word title. Or is the first of a series.
2 � One is good, two is better. Read a romance book or a book that has a partnership.
Subgenres of romance under the spoiler
(view spoiler)
Two can also mean repetition. Read a book about second chances.
3 � Being the third wheel is never funny. Read a book that has a wheel on the cover. Or has a love triangle. You can also read a book about three best friends.
4 � 4th of July is Independence Day. Read a book with a red, white and blue cover, or that is set on the US, or has the US flag on the cover. Or read a book where the main character is fighting for his independence or for some greater good.
5 - High Five. Read a book where a character is a sports fan or has a best buddy. Or read one about a character with a strong need for approval. There are five points on a star. Read a book with a star on the cover or title.
6 - In numerology the number 6 is considered a feminine, nurturing, "mother" number. Read a book where the main female character is a mother or becomes a mother.
In a biblical sense, both man and the serpent were created on the sixth day, therefore, the number six represents both man and rebellion. Read a book were the main character is a man or about a rebellion or resistance to some regimen.
7–Lucky Seven. Read a book where a character is extremely lucky or a book about anything game related (gambling, bets, poker night, drinking game, you get my point). In the Old Testament, 7 is the number of days it took for God to create the world. Read a book with a tight deadline.
8� Magic Eight Ball. Read a Magical Book or a book where a character predicts the future (visions, premonitions, tarot readings, any method counts).
9–Is the name of a film set in a post-apocalyptic future. Read a book set in, or where a character comes from, a post-apocalyptic future
10 � 10th of June is the day of Camoes, Portugal and the Portuguese communities. Read a poetry book or a book that has a writer as the main character. Or read a book where the protagonist is Portuguese or Brazilian or speaks Portuguese. Or read a book where the main character struggles to save a precious item.
11–Its etymological originates from a Germanic compound ainlif meaning "one left". Read a book with only "one left" - it can be the only option left, or the only survivor, or the last of a set of events, the last book left in a series, etc.
12� 12 days of Christmas. Read a book about Christmas, Christmas songs or that has a cumulative title, like Once Bitten, Twice Shy. 12 is also the governmental perfection. Read a book with a character or author named as one of the 12 Apostles, or set in Israel. There are 12 zodiacal signs. Read a book with zodiac or one of the signs on the cover or in the title
13� Black cats, voodoo dolls and Friday the 13th. Read a book about superstitions, bad luck or the occult. Friday the 13th is also known among programmers for causing a computer bug. Read a book about computer viruses, computer hacking or some technological challenge like in Digital Fortress.
14–The 14th amendment defines US citizenship rights, and importantly, gave African Americans the right to citizenship in America. Read a book where a character moves to the US, or is based in 19th century America.
15–The atomic number of phosphorus, which emits a faint glow upon exposure to oxygen � hence its name given from Greek mythology, meaning "light-bearer." Read a book showing the faint glow of light on the cover.
Wonderful! Welcome to the challenge, Sheila, Lindy, and Leslie!
I'm in if that's OK. Trying to do BOM's too so will see how I go!
Great, Clare! Welcome to the challenge.
Challenge: A Book A Day Keeps the Boredom at Bay Duration: 1 Aug 2013 - 31 July 2014
Details: Never Ending Year � Read 14+ Books
Complete: 10/14
�1 - First day of the month - first of a series.
Written in Red ★★★★� 1 Aug 2013
�2 � One is good, two is better - read a romance book.
Lover At Last ★★★★ Aug 07, 2013
�3 � Being the third wheel is never funny. Read a book that has a love triangle.
A Bloody Good Secret ★★★★ Jan 31, 2014
�4 � 4th of July is Independence Day. Read a book set in the US.
Silver ★★★★ Aug 1 2013
�15–The atomic number of phosphorus, which emits a faint glow upon exposure to oxygen � hence its name given from Greek mythology, meaning "light-bearer." Read a book showing the faint glow of light on the cover.
Wild Instinct ★★� Dec 10, 2013
�17–Haiku contain exactly 17 syllables. Read something set in Japan.
Daughter of the Sword ★★★★ Nov 16, 2013
�19–The worst worldwide influenza pandemic ended in 1919. Read a book with a character who is a Doctor.
Harvest ★★★★� 1 Nov 2013
�23�"W" is the 23rd letter of the alphabet. Read a book with a series name that begins with "W."
Secrets of a Summer Night - Wallflowers ★★★★ Jan 02, 2014
�30–Over the hill or don't trust anyone over 30. Read a book where a character has an abnormal life span and is older than he/she appears - vampire.
Night Reigns ★★★★ Apr 05, 2014
�31 � Is the last day of the month. Read a book about last chances. Or read the final book of a series. You can also read a book about the end of a cycle or a new beginning.
Dead Ever After ★★★★ Dec 15, 2013
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✔� ★★★★� Dec 15, 2014
Neat, Deyara! Welcome to the challenge.
A Book A Day Keeps the Boredom at Bay ChallengeLevel: Never Ending Year ~ Read 14+ Books
**Team Cerulean "Hobbit" Blue**
Read 30 of 31 in September:
�1 - Is the first day of the month (first of a series):
�2 � One is good, two is better (romance book): The Sweetest Thing (Done 11/5) ★★★★1/2
� 3 � Being the third wheel is never funny. Read a book that has a wheel on the cover. Or has a love triangle:
� 4 � 4th of July is Independence Day. Read a book with a red, white and blue cover, or that is set on the US:
�5 - High Five. Read a book where a character is a sports fan or has a best buddy. Or read one about a character with a strong need for approval:
�6 - In numerology the number 6 is considered a feminine, nurturing, "mother" number (book were the main character is a man or about a rebellion or resistance to some regimen):
�7–Lucky Seven. (book with a tight deadline):
� 8� Magic Eight Ball. Read a Magical Book or a book where a character predicts the future (visions, premonitions, tarot readings, any method counts):
� 9–Is the name of a film set in a post-apocalyptic future. Read a book set in, or where a character comes from, a post-apocalyptic future:
�10 � 10th of June is the day of Camoes, Portugal and the Portuguese communities (MC struggles to save a precious item (memory):
�11 � Its etymological originates from a Germanic compound ainlif meaning "one left" (One final plan/event for vengence):
�12� 12 days of Christmas (MC named as one of the 12 Apostles—Author "John" Green):
�13� Black cats, voodoo dolls and Friday the 13th. Read a book about superstitions & bad luck:
�14–The 14th amendment defines US citizenship rights, and importantly, gave African Americans the right to citizenship in America. Read a book where a character moves to the US:
� 15–The atomic number of phosphorus, which emits a faint glow upon exposure to oxygen (faint glow of light on the cover):
�16� Sweet 16. (YA book):
� 17–The shortest form of Japanese poetry (known as Haiku) contains exactly 17 syllables. (Book that puts a smile on your face):
�18–Number of holes on a golf course (Professional sportsperson):
�19–The worst worldwide influenza pandemic ended in 1919 (character who is a Doctor or Nurse):
�20�20/20. Read a “number one book� (a character has one of the senses highlighted):
�21 � Is the legal age for drinking. Read a book where someone has a drinking problem, is an ex-alcoholic or overcome some addiction:
�22–In French, "22" is used as a phrase to warn of the coming of the police (typically "22, v'là les flics!", "22, here come the cops!"):
� 23�"W" is the 23rd letter of the alphabet:
�24–There are 24 hours in a day. Read a book in one day:
25–British slang for £25 is "Pony." (Horse on the cover): Rode Hard, Put Up Wet
� 26 � 26th January is the Australia day or the arrival of the First Fleet (set in Australia or aboard of a ship):
�27� Is the perfect cube (3 X 3 X 3). Read a book from 3 different trilogies - yes, that means 3 books (Book #3):
� 28–The number of dominoes in standard domino sets. (black and white cover):
�29–and holding. Read a book where the main character is about to turn 30:
�30–Over the hill or don't trust anyone over 30. Read a book where a character has an abnormal life spam and is older than he/she appears (vampire):
�31 � Is the last day of the month (final book of a series):
I'm having a hard time finding a book to fit 29 and holding. Does anyone have any suggestions or recommendations?
I don't have any that fit that one either, so I'd love some ideas. The only book I can think of that might fit is 13 Going on 30. She isn't 29 and holding, but she does turn 30 at one point in the book. So maybe???
I'm in :-). Never Ending Year level. 14+ booksSeptember 1, 2013 - August 31st, 2014
1 - Is the first day of the month. Read a book where the main character (MC) has a first experience of sorts. Or is a one word title. Or is the first of a series.
2 � One is good, two is better. Read a romance book or a book that has a partnership.
Two can also mean repetition. Read a book about second chances.
3 � Being the third wheel is never funny. Read a book that has a wheel on the cover. Or has a love triangle. You can also read a book about three best friends.
4 � 4th of July is Independence Day. Read a book with a red, white and blue cover, or that is set on the US, or has the US flag on the cover. Or read a book where the main character is fighting for his independence or for some greater good.
5 - High Five. Read a book where a character is a sports fan or has a best buddy. Or read one about a character with a strong need for approval. There are five points on a star. Read a book with a star on the cover or title.
6 - In numerology the number 6 is considered a feminine, nurturing, "mother" number. Read a book where the main female character is a mother or becomes a mother.
In a biblical sense, both man and the serpent were created on the sixth day, therefore, the number six represents both man and rebellion. Read a book were the main character is a man or about a rebellion or resistance to some regimen.
7–Lucky Seven. Read a book where a character is extremely lucky or a book about anything game related (gambling, bets, poker night, drinking game, you get my point). In the Old Testament, 7 is the number of days it took for God to create the world. Read a book with a tight deadline.
8� Magic Eight Ball. Read a Magical Book or a book where a character predicts the future (visions, premonitions, tarot readings, any method counts).
9–Is the name of a film set in a post-apocalyptic future. Read a book set in, or where a character comes from, a post-apocalyptic future
10 � 10th of June is the day of Camoes, Portugal and the Portuguese communities. Read a poetry book or a book that has a writer as the main character. Or read a book where the protagonist is Portuguese or Brazilian or speaks Portuguese. Or read a book where the main character struggles to save a precious item.
11–Its etymological originates from a Germanic compound ainlif meaning "one left". Read a book with only "one left" - it can be the only option left, or the only survivor, or the last of a set of events, the last book left in a series, etc.
12� 12 days of Christmas. Read a book about Christmas, Christmas songs or that has a cumulative title, like Once Bitten, Twice Shy. 12 is also the governmental perfection. Read a book with a character or author named as one of the 12 Apostles, or set in Israel. There are 12 zodiacal signs. Read a book with zodiac or one of the signs on the cover or in the title
13� Black cats, voodoo dolls and Friday the 13th. Read a book about superstitions, bad luck or the occult. Friday the 13th is also known among programmers for causing a computer bug. Read a book about computer viruses, computer hacking or some technological challenge like in Digital Fortress.
14–The 14th amendment defines US citizenship rights, and importantly, gave African Americans the right to citizenship in America. Read a book where a character moves to the US, or is based in 19th century America.
15–The atomic number of phosphorus, which emits a faint glow upon exposure to oxygen � hence its name given from Greek mythology, meaning "light-bearer." Read a book showing the faint glow of light on the cover.
16� Sweet 16. Read a book where a character (doesn’t have to be the MC) reaches 16 or has a sweet 16 party. Or read a Young Adult book.
17–The shortest form of Japanese poetry (known as Haiku) contains exactly 17 syllables. Read something set in Japan. It takes 17 muscles to produce a smile. Read something that puts a smile on your face.
18–Number of holes on a golf course. Read a book about a professional sportsperson, or where a character plays golf, or golf is part of the title or cover of a book
19–The worst worldwide influenza pandemic ended in 1919. Read a book from the medical genre, or a book with a character who is a Doctor or Nurse, or a book where someone dies from the flu.
20�20/20. Read a “number one book�: about a top student, a perfect score, a best seller. You can also read a book where a character has one of the senses highlighted.
21 � Is the legal age for drinking. Read a book where someone has a drinking problem, is an ex-alcoholic or overcome some addiction. 21 can also be Black Jack. Read a book set or where the character goes to Las Vegas, or has a casino or a game of Black Jack or vingt et un is involved.
22–In French, "22" is used as a phrase to warn of the coming of the police (typically "22, v'là les flics!", "22, here come the cops!"). Read a book that is a police procedural, or has a strong police presence.
23�"W" is the 23rd letter of the alphabet. It has two points down and three points up. Half of W is V, which is the Roman numeral for 5. The "W" on your keyboard is right between the 2 and 3. Read a book with a title or series name that begins with "W." Or was written by an author with a first or last name that begins with "W."
24–There are 24 hours in a day. Read a book in one day. Or one that takes place all in one day.
25–British slang for £25 is "Pony." Read a book about a horse or has a picture of one on the cover.
26 � 26th January is the Australia day or the arrival of the First Fleet. Read a book set in Australia or aboard of a ship. You can also read an historical book with action taking place on the 18th century.
27� Is the perfect cube (3 X 3 X 3). Read a book from 3 different trilogies - yes, that means 3 books - Or read a book about a mathematic riddle or code, books like The Da Vinci Code or The Eight are a good example for this one.
28–The number of dominoes in standard domino sets. Read something with a black and white cover.
29–and holding. Read a book where the main character is about to turn 30.
30–Over the hill or don't trust anyone over 30. Read a book where a character has an abnormal life spam and is older than he/she appears (vampire, fae, warlock, elf, etc).
31 � Is the last day of the month. Read a book about last chances. Or read the final book of a series. You can also read a book about the end of a cycle or a new beginning.
Sonia wrote: "Yes Kristie, that is allowed."Thank you!
Any other suggestions?
I am joining a lot of challenges at the moment, might not be smart as I have to start a new job soon (I hope) but they are mostly year long so I guess I will manage.A Book A Day Keeps the Boredom at Bay Reading Challenge
I am in at Boredom Level:
Never Ending Year � Read 14+ Books:
Start Date: August 18, 2013
End Date: August 17, 2014
17/16
(view spoiler)
1: Unwind by Neal Shusterman. one word title and first in a series. (finished 20th of August 2013)
2: Playing for Timeby Barbara Bretton - Read a romance book. (finished 17th of November 2013)
3: The Owl Service by Alan Garner - love triangle (finished 9th of September 2013)
4: Buried Child by Sam Shepard - set on the US (finished 24th of November 2013)
6: Wish Upon A Star by Trisha Ashley - Cally ia a mother (finished 5th of December 2013)
8: Watership Down by Richard Adams - Fiver predicts the future (finished 25th of August 2013)
15: Under the Never Sky by Veronica Rossi - glow on book (finished 11th of October 2013)
20: Vegan, Virgin, Valentine by Carolyn Mackler - Mara is a straight A senior (finished 18th of September 2013)
23: The Weirdstone Of Brisingamen by Alan Garner - title begins with "W." (finished 4th of September 2013)
24: Fathom by Ashley L. Knight - Read a book in one day (read 26th of August 2013)
26: Life of Pi by Yann Martel - aboard a ship (finished 19th of August 2013)
27: Shifty Business by Olivia Hardin (finished 14th of September 2013)+ The Witching Hour by Anne Rice (finished 11th of October 2013) + Titus Groan by Mervyn Peake (finished 16th of November 2013) - Read a book from 3 different trilogies
28: Æ by Kristina Stoltz - Black and White cover (finished 25th of September 2013)
30: The Vampire Lestat by Anne Rice - character has an abnormal life spam (finished 2nd of September 2013)
31: The Queen of the Damned by Anne Rice - end of a cycle or a new beginning. (finished 4th of October 2013)
A Book A Day Keeps the Boredom at Bay Reading ChallengeStart date: 8/20/13 ~ 8/19/2014
Never Ending Year � Read 14+ Books
1/14 read
1 - Is the first day of the month Read a book where the main character (MC) has a first experience of sorts ~ 29 y/o virgin - not any more � Breathe 8/22/13 5�
2 � One is good, two is better. Read a romance book or a book that has a partnership.
Subgenres of romance under the spoiler
(view spoiler)
Two can also mean repetition. Read a book about second chances.
3 � Being the third wheel is never funny. Read a book that has a wheel on the cover. Or has a love triangle. You can also read a book about three best friends.
4 � 4th of July is Independence Day. Read a book with a red, white and blue cover, or that is set on the US, or has the US flag on the cover. Or read a book where the main character is fighting for his independence or for some greater good.
5 - High Five. Read a book where a character is a sports fan or has a best buddy. Or read one about a character with a strong need for approval. There are five points on a star. Read a book with a star on the cover or title.
6 - In numerology the number 6 is considered a feminine, nurturing, "mother" number. Read a book where the main female character is a mother or becomes a mother.
In a biblical sense, both man and the serpent were created on the sixth day, therefore, the number six represents both man and rebellion. Read a book were the main character is a man or about a rebellion or resistance to some regimen.
7–Lucky Seven. Read a book where a character is extremely lucky or a book about anything game related (gambling, bets, poker night, drinking game, you get my point). In the Old Testament, 7 is the number of days it took for God to create the world. Read a book with a tight deadline.
8� Magic Eight Ball. Read a Magical Book or a book where a character predicts the future (visions, premonitions, tarot readings, any method counts).
9–Is the name of a film set in a post-apocalyptic future. Read a book set in, or where a character comes from, a post-apocalyptic future
10 � 10th of June is the day of Camoes, Portugal and the Portuguese communities. Read a poetry book or a book that has a writer as the main character. Or read a book where the protagonist is Portuguese or Brazilian or speaks Portuguese. Or read a book where the main character struggles to save a precious item.
11–Its etymological originates from a Germanic compound ainlif meaning "one left". Read a book with only "one left" - it can be the only option left, or the only survivor, or the last of a set of events, the last book left in a series, etc.
12� 12 days of Christmas. Read a book about Christmas, Christmas songs or that has a cumulative title, like Once Bitten, Twice Shy. 12 is also the governmental perfection. Read a book with a character or author named as one of the 12 Apostles, or set in Israel. There are 12 zodiacal signs. Read a book with zodiac or one of the signs on the cover or in the title
13� Black cats, voodoo dolls and Friday the 13th. Read a book about superstitions, bad luck or the occult. Friday the 13th is also known among programmers for causing a computer bug. Read a book about computer viruses, computer hacking or some technological challenge like in Digital Fortress.
14–The 14th amendment defines US citizenship rights, and importantly, gave African Americans the right to citizenship in America. Read a book where a character moves to the US, or is based in 19th century America.
15–The atomic number of phosphorus, which emits a faint glow upon exposure to oxygen � hence its name given from Greek mythology, meaning "light-bearer." Read a book showing the faint glow of light on the cover.
16� Sweet 16. Read a book where a character (doesn’t have to be the MC) reaches 16 or has a sweet 16 party. Or read a Young Adult book.
17–The shortest form of Japanese poetry (known as Haiku) contains exactly 17 syllables. Read something set in Japan. It takes 17 muscles to produce a smile. Read something that puts a smile on your face.
18–Number of holes on a golf course. Read a book about a professional sportsperson, or where a character plays golf, or golf is part of the title or cover of a book
19–The worst worldwide influenza pandemic ended in 1919. Read a book from the medical genre, or a book with a character who is a Doctor or Nurse, or a book where someone dies from the flu.
20�20/20. Read a “number one book�: about a top student, a perfect score, a best seller. You can also read a book where a character has one of the senses highlighted.
21 � Is the legal age for drinking. Read a book where someone has a drinking problem, is an ex-alcoholic or overcome some addiction. 21 can also be Black Jack. Read a book set or where the character goes to Las Vegas, or has a casino or a game of Black Jack or vingt et un is involved.
22–In French, "22" is used as a phrase to warn of the coming of the police (typically "22, v'là les flics!", "22, here come the cops!"). Read a book that is a police procedural, or has a strong police presence.
23�"W" is the 23rd letter of the alphabet. It has two points down and three points up. Half of W is V, which is the Roman numeral for 5. The "W" on your keyboard is right between the 2 and 3. Read a book with a title or series name that begins with "W." Or was written by an author with a first or last name that begins with "W."
24–There are 24 hours in a day. Read a book in one day. Or one that takes place all in one day.
25–British slang for £25 is "Pony." Read a book about a horse or has a picture of one on the cover.
26 � 26th January is the Australia day or the arrival of the First Fleet. Read a book set in Australia or aboard of a ship. You can also read an historical book with action taking place on the 18th century.
27� Is the perfect cube (3 X 3 X 3). Read a book from 3 different trilogies - yes, that means 3 books - Or read a book about a mathematic riddle or code, books like The Da Vinci Code or The Eight are a good example for this one.
28–The number of dominoes in standard domino sets. Read something with a black and white cover.
29–and holding. Read a book where the main character is about to turn 30.
30–Over the hill or don't trust anyone over 30. Read a book where a character has an abnormal life spam and is older than he/she appears (vampire, fae, warlock, elf, etc).
31 � Is the last day of the month. Read a book about last chances. Or read the final book of a series. You can also read a book about the end of a cycle or a new beginning.
Kristie wrote: "Sonia wrote: "Yes Kristie, that is allowed."Thank you!
Any other suggestions?"
Have you tried listopia? I tried and got as result
Flavorwire.com's 30 Books Everyone Should Read Before Turning 30
and
The books of my 20s
I'll change the challenge to allow that kind of lists :o)
Thanks! I couldn't find any lists with characters turning 30, so these are great!
No problemI used "turning 30" to search.
Welcome to the challenge, Jane and ~Melissa~!
A Book A Day Keeps the Boredom at Bay Reading ChallengeStart Date: August 3, 2013
End Date: August 2, 2014
20/31 - I am going to call this challenge done at 20 books. I don't think the categories that I didn't fill in would be something I would read..
� � 1 - Is the first day of the month. Read a book where the main character (MC) has a first experience of sorts. Or is a one word title. Or is the first of a series. - First in Series
The Dirty Secrets Club by Meg Gardiner � � 2 � One is good, two is better. Read a romance book or a book that has a partnership.
Subgenres of romance under the spoiler
(view spoiler)
Two can also mean repetition. Read a book about second chances.
Last to Die by Tess Gerritsen - Rizzoli and Iles� � 3 � Being the third wheel is never funny. Read a book that has a wheel on the cover. Or has a love triangle. You can also read a book about three best friends.
Evidence of Life by Barbara Taylor Sissel - 8/14� � 4 � 4th of July is Independence Day. Read a book with a red, white and blue cover, or that is set on the US, or has the US flag on the cover. Or read a book where the main character is fighting for his independence or for some greater good.
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Supreme Justice: A Novel of Suspense by Phillip Margolin5 - High Five. Read a book where a character is a sports fan or has a best buddy. Or read one about a character with a strong need for approval. There are five points on a star. Read a book with a star on the cover or title.
� � 6 - In numerology the number 6 is considered a feminine, nurturing, "mother" number. Read a book where the main female character is a mother or becomes a mother.
In a biblical sense, both man and the serpent were created on the sixth day, therefore, the number six represents both man and rebellion. Read a book were the main character is a man or about a rebellion or resistance to some regimen.
Snatched: A Novella by Karin Slaughter- 8/9 ★★★★� - MC is Will Trent� � 7–Lucky Seven. Read a book where a character is extremely lucky or a book about anything game related (gambling, bets, poker night, drinking game, you get my point). In the Old Testament, 7 is the number of days it took for God to create the world. Read a book with a tight deadline. - In a rush to head off a botulism epidemic being spread by a sicko
Dirty Martini by J.A. Konrath� � 8� Magic Eight Ball. Read a Magical Book or a book where a character predicts the future (visions, premonitions, tarot readings, any method counts).
Touching Evil (Evil, #1) by Kay Hooper9–Is the name of a film set in a post-apocalyptic future. Read a book set in, or where a character comes from, a post-apocalyptic future
� � 10 � 10th of June is the day of Camoes, Portugal and the Portuguese communities. Read a poetry book or a book that has a writer as the main character. Or read a book where the protagonist is Portuguese or Brazilian or speaks Portuguese. Or read a book where the main character struggles to save a precious item.
Always Watching by Chevy tevens - MC struggles to save her daughter� � 11–Its etymological originates from a Germanic compound ainlif meaning "one left". Read a book with only "one left" - it can be the only option left, or the only survivor, or the last of a set of events, the last book left in a series, etc.
The Last Victim by Karen Robards� � 12� 12 days of Christmas. Read a book about Christmas, Christmas songs or that has a cumulative title, like Once Bitten, Twice Shy. 12 is also the governmental perfection. Read a book with a character or author named as one of the 12 Apostles, or set in Israel. There are 12 zodiacal signs. Read a book with zodiac or one of the signs on the cover or in the title
The Gingerbread House by Carin Gerhardsen - Chief suspect is named Thomas� � 13� Black cats, voodoo dolls and Friday the 13th. Read a book about superstitions, bad luck or the occult. Friday the 13th is also known among programmers for causing a computer bug. Read a book about computer viruses, computer hacking or some technological challenge like in Digital Fortress.
The Silent Girl by Tess Gerritsen - Dark spirits seeking revenge in Boston's Chinatown14–The 14th amendment defines US citizenship rights, and importantly, gave African Americans the right to citizenship in America. Read a book where a character moves to the US, or is based in 19th century America.
� � 15–The atomic number of phosphorus, which emits a faint glow upon exposure to oxygen � hence its name given from Greek mythology, meaning "light-bearer." Read a book showing the faint glow of light on the cover.
At the End of the Road by Grant Jerkins� � 16� Sweet 16. Read a book where a character (doesn’t have to be the MC) reaches 16 or has a sweet 16 party. Or read a Young Adult book.
Never Tell by Alafair Burke� � 17–The shortest form of Japanese poetry (known as Haiku) contains exactly 17 syllables. Read something set in Japan. It takes 17 muscles to produce a smile. Read something that puts a smile on your face.
The Housekeeper and the Professor by Yoko Ogawa - set in Japan18–Number of holes on a golf course. Read a book about a professional sportsperson, or where a character plays golf, or golf is part of the title or cover of a book
19–The worst worldwide influenza pandemic ended in 1919. Read a book from the medical genre, or a book with a character who is a Doctor or Nurse, or a book where someone dies from the flu.
20�20/20. Read a “number one book�: about a top student, a perfect score, a best seller. You can also read a book where a character has one of the senses highlighted.
� � 21 � Is the legal age for drinking. Read a book where someone has a drinking problem, is an ex-alcoholic or overcome some addiction. 21 can also be Black Jack. Read a book set or where the character goes to Las Vegas, or has a casino or a game of Black Jack or vingt et un is involved.
The Stranger You Seek by Amanda Kyle Williams - MC is recovering alcoholic.� � 22–In French, "22" is used as a phrase to warn of the coming of the police (typically "22, v'là les flics!", "22, here come the cops!"). Read a book that is a police procedural, or has a strong police presence.
A Place Of Execution by Val McDermid � � 23�"W" is the 23rd letter of the alphabet. It has two points down and three points up. Half of W is V, which is the Roman numeral for 5. The "W" on your keyboard is right between the 2 and 3. Read a book with a title or series name that begins with "W." Or was written by an author with a first or last name that begins with "W."
Orchid Blues by Stuart Woods � � 24–There are 24 hours in a day. Read a book in one day. Or one that takes place all in one day.
Agatha Raisin and the Walkers of Dembley by M.C. Beaton25–British slang for £25 is "Pony." Read a book about a horse or has a picture of one on the cover.
26 � 26th January is the Australia day or the arrival of the First Fleet. Read a book set in Australia or aboard of a ship. You can also read an historical book with action taking place on the 18th century.
27� Is the perfect cube (3 X 3 X 3). Read a book from 3 different trilogies - yes, that means 3 books - Or read a book about a mathematic riddle or code, books like The Da Vinci Code or The Eight are a good example for this one.
� � 28–The number of dominoes in standard domino sets. Read something with a black and white cover.
The Dangerous Edge of Things by Tina Whittle 29–and holding. Read a book where the main character is about to turn 30.
30–Over the hill or don't trust anyone over 30. Read a book where a character has an abnormal life spam and is older than he/she appears (vampire, fae, warlock, elf, etc).
� � 31 � Is the last day of the month. Read a book about last chances. Or read the final book of a series. You can also read a book about the end of a cycle or a new beginning
A Reliable Wife by Robert Goolrick
29 of 31 CompleteBeginning 08/21/13
1 - Is the first day of the month. Read a book where the main character (MC) has a first experience of sorts. Or is a one word title. Or is the first of a series.
by Bernard Cornwell 9/1/13 - 1 word title.2 � One is good, two is better. Read a romance book or a book that has a partnership.
Subgenres of romance under the spoiler
(view spoiler)
Two can also mean repetition. Read a book about second chances.
09/02 Partners/Romance 3 � Being the third wheel is never funny. Read a book that has a wheel on the cover. Or has a love triangle. You can also read a book about three best friends.
09/03 - Love Triangle4 � 4th of July is Independence Day. Read a book with a red, white and blue cover, or that is set on the US, or has the US flag on the cover. Or read a book where the main character is fighting for his independence or for some greater good.
09/05/13 - located in US5 - High Five. Read a book where a character is a sports fan or has a best buddy. Or read one about a character with a strong need for approval. There are five points on a star. Read a book with a star on the cover or title.
09/10/13 - Star on cover. 6 - In numerology the number 6 is considered a feminine, nurturing, "mother" number. Read a book where the main female character is a mother or becomes a mother.
In a biblical sense, both man and the serpent were created on the sixth day, therefore, the number six represents both man and rebellion. Read a book were the main character is a man or about a rebellion or resistance to some regimen.
09/04/13 - Scottish Rebellion 1715 and it's aftermath.7–Lucky Seven. Read a book where a character is extremely lucky or a book about anything game related (gambling, bets, poker night, drinking game, you get my point). In the Old Testament, 7 is the number of days it took for God to create the world. Read a book with a tight deadline.
09/06/138� Magic Eight Ball. Read a Magical Book or a book where a character predicts the future (visions, premonitions, tarot readings, any method counts).
09/20/13 (Character JoJo has premonitions)9–Is the name of a film set in a post-apocalyptic future. Read a book set in, or where a character comes from, a post-apocalyptic future
post-apocalyptic future 11/03/1310 � 10th of June is the day of Camoes, Portugal and the Portuguese communities. Read a poetry book or a book that has a writer as the main character. Or read a book where the protagonist is Portuguese or Brazilian or speaks Portuguese. Or read a book where the main character struggles to save a precious item.
10/19/13 MC struggles to save lives (precious items)11–Its etymological originates from a Germanic compound ainlif meaning "one left". Read a book with only "one left" - it can be the only option left, or the only survivor, or the last of a set of events, the last book left in a series, etc.
09/26/13 Llewelyn is the last Welsh Prince of Wales.12� 12 days of Christmas. Read a book about Christmas, Christmas songs or that has a cumulative title, like Once Bitten, Twice Shy. 12 is also the governmental perfection. Read a book with a character or author named as one of the 12 Apostles, or set in Israel. There are 12 zodiacal signs. Read a book with zodiac or one of the signs on the cover or in the title
- 09/21/13 Takes place at Christmastime and characters gather for Christmas party in final scene.13� Black cats, voodoo dolls and Friday the 13th. Read a book about superstitions, bad luck or the occult. Friday the 13th is also known among programmers for causing a computer bug. Read a book about computer viruses, computer hacking or some technological challenge like in Digital Fortress.
14–The 14th amendment defines US citizenship rights, and importantly, gave African Americans the right to citizenship in America. Read a book where a character moves to the US, or is based in 19th century America.
12/01 - MC moves to America as indentured servant.15–The atomic number of phosphorus, which emits a faint glow upon exposure to oxygen � hence its name given from Greek mythology, meaning "light-bearer." Read a book showing the faint glow of light on the cover.
10/05/13 -Faint glow of light on cover.16� Sweet 16. Read a book where a character (doesn’t have to be the MC) reaches 16 or has a sweet 16 party. Or read a Young Adult book.
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09/18/13 - Young Adult book 17–The shortest form of Japanese poetry (known as Haiku) contains exactly 17 syllables. Read something set in Japan. It takes 17 muscles to produce a smile. Read something that puts a smile on your face.
worth a smile! 09/08/1318–Number of holes on a golf course. Read a book about a professional sportsperson, or where a character plays golf, or golf is part of the title or cover of a book
10/24/1319–The worst worldwide influenza pandemic ended in 1919. Read a book from the medical genre, or a book with a character who is a Doctor or Nurse, or a book where someone dies from the flu.
09/24/13 Characters are Dr. and Nurse.20�20/20. Read a “number one book�: about a top student, a perfect score, a best seller. You can also read a book where a character has one of the senses highlighted.
09/07/13 - Character able to see ghosts.21 � Is the legal age for drinking. Read a book where someone has a drinking problem, is an ex-alcoholic or overcome some addiction. 21 can also be Black Jack. Read a book set or where the character goes to Las Vegas, or has a casino or a game of Black Jack or vingt et un is involved.
- 09/30 - MCs travel to Casino in Prague to capture bomber.22–In French, "22" is used as a phrase to warn of the coming of the police (typically "22, v'là les flics!", "22, here come the cops!"). Read a book that is a police procedural, or has a strong police presence.
10/04/13 - Strong police presence23�"W" is the 23rd letter of the alphabet. It has two points down and three points up. Half of W is V, which is the Roman numeral for 5. The "W" on your keyboard is right between the 2 and 3. Read a book with a title or series name that begins with "W." Or was written by an author with a first or last name that begins with "W."
09/18/13 Begins with "W"24–There are 24 hours in a day. Read a book in one day. Or one that takes place all in one day.
Completed in 1 day (09/15/13)25–British slang for £25 is "Pony." Read a book about a horse or has a picture of one on the cover.
11/15/1326 � 26th January is the Australia day or the arrival of the First Fleet. Read a book set in Australia or aboard of a ship. You can also read an historical book with action taking place on the 18th century.
09/12/1327� Is the perfect cube (3 X 3 X 3). Read a book from 3 different trilogies - yes, that means 3 books - Or read a book about a mathematic riddle or code, books like The Da Vinci Code or The Eight are a good example for this one.
09/15/13 About a code to unlock books (psychic)28–The number of dominoes in standard domino sets. Read something with a black and white cover.
09/28/1329–and holding. Read a book where the main character is about to turn 30.
- 09/29/13 - MC is 29.30–Over the hill or don't trust anyone over 30. Read a book where a character has an abnormal life spam and is older than he/she appears (vampire, fae, warlock, elf, etc).
10/04/13 - Really old Vampires!31 � Is the last day of the month. Read a book about last chances. Or read the final book of a series. You can also read a book about the end of a cycle or a new beginning.
09/12/13 - Last in series: #4 of the Black Cobra Quartet
Welcome to the challenge, Chris & Sheila!
Thanks for adding the hints for 29 going on 30! Hugely helpful :)One thing: the link to the listopia is broken.
It is? I thought I fixed it. Will take care of that after work
Duration: 20.08.13-19.8.14Level: Never Ending Year
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The Untamed Bride by Stephanie Laurens - 27.08.2013. - ★★� - first in series
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Family Man by Heidi Cullinan & Marie Sexton - 03.09.13 - ★★★★ - romance
3 � Being the third wheel is never funny.
4 � 4th of July is Independence Day.
5 - High Five.
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Breath of Scandal by Sandra Brown - 18.09.13 - ★★� - MC is mother
7 - Lucky Seven.
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Visions of Heat by Nalini Singh - 30.08.13 - ★★★★ - MC has visions of future
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Oryx and Crake by Margaret Atwood - 05.09.13 - ★★� - post-apocalyptic future
10 � 10th of June is the day of Camoes, Portugal and the Portuguese communities.
11 - Its etymological originates from a Germanic compound ainlif meaning "one left".
12 - 12 days of Christmas.
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The Witness by Nora Roberts - 29.10.13 - ★★★★ - h is computer expert and hacker
14 - The 14th amendment defines US citizenship rights, and importantly, gave African Americans the right to citizenship in America.
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Murder in Chelsea by Victoria Thompson - 25.8.13 - ★★★★ - gaslight
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The Iron King by Julie Kagawa - 21.10.13 - ★★★★ - ya book
17 - The shortest form of Japanese poetry (known as Haiku) contains exactly 17 syllables.
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Lady Be Good by Susan Elizabeth Phillips - 20.08.13 - ★★� - professional golfer
19 - The worst worldwide influenza pandemic ended in 1919.
20 - 20/20.
21 � Is the legal age for drinking.
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Holiday in Death by J.D. Robb - 15.09.13 - ★★★★
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Where Shadows Dance by C.S. Harris - 08.09.13 - ★★★★ - title
24 - There are 24 hours in a day.
25 - British slang for £25 is "Pony."
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Vitez slavonske ravni by Marija Jurić Zagorka - 01.09.2013. - ★★★★ - 18th century
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Pies and Prejudice (A Charmed Pie Shoppe Mystery #1) by Ellery Adams - 06.09.13 - ★★
Crave (Fallen Angels #2) by J.R. Ward - 08.09.13 - ★★★★
Dragon Bound (Elder Races #1) by Thea Harrison - 11.09.13 - ★★★★
28 - The number of dominoes in standard domino sets.
29 - and holding.
30 - Over the hill or don't trust anyone over 30.
31 - Is the last day of the month.
Now playing...26 Aug '13 to 25 Aug '13
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Reading Challenges > A Book A Day Keeps the Boredom at Bay Reading ChallengeDuration: 1 year from the day you start
Start 09/01/13
1 - Is the first day of the month. Read a book where the main character (MC) has a first experience of sorts. Or is a one word title. Or is the first of a series.
2 � One is good, two is better. Read a romance book or a book that has a partnership.
Subgenres of romance under the spoiler
(view spoiler)
Two can also mean repetition. Read a book about second chances.
3 � Being the third wheel is never funny. Read a book that has a wheel on the cover. Or has a love triangle. You can also read a book about three best friends.
4 � 4th of July is Independence Day. Read a book with a red, white and blue cover, or that is set on the US, or has the US flag on the cover. Or read a book where the main character is fighting for his independence or for some greater good.
5 - High Five. Read a book where a character is a sports fan or has a best buddy. Or read one about a character with a strong need for approval. There are five points on a star. Read a book with a star on the cover or title.
6 - In numerology the number 6 is considered a feminine, nurturing, "mother" number. Read a book where the main female character is a mother or becomes a mother.
In a biblical sense, both man and the serpent were created on the sixth day, therefore, the number six represents both man and rebellion. Read a book were the main character is a man or about a rebellion or resistance to some regimen.
7–Lucky Seven. Read a book where a character is extremely lucky or a book about anything game related (gambling, bets, poker night, drinking game, you get my point). In the Old Testament, 7 is the number of days it took for God to create the world. Read a book with a tight deadline.
8� Magic Eight Ball. Read a Magical Book or a book where a character predicts the future (visions, premonitions, tarot readings, any method counts).
9–Is the name of a film set in a post-apocalyptic future. Read a book set in, or where a character comes from, a post-apocalyptic future
10 � 10th of June is the day of Camoes, Portugal and the Portuguese communities. Read a poetry book or a book that has a writer as the main character. Or read a book where the protagonist is Portuguese or Brazilian or speaks Portuguese. Or read a book where the main character struggles to save a precious item.
11–Its etymological originates from a Germanic compound ainlif meaning "one left". Read a book with only "one left" - it can be the only option left, or the only survivor, or the last of a set of events, the last book left in a series, etc.
12� 12 days of Christmas. Read a book about Christmas, Christmas songs or that has a cumulative title, like Once Bitten, Twice Shy. 12 is also the governmental perfection. Read a book with a character or author named as one of the 12 Apostles, or set in Israel. There are 12 zodiacal signs. Read a book with zodiac or one of the signs on the cover or in the title
13� Black cats, voodoo dolls and Friday the 13th. Read a book about superstitions, bad luck or the occult. Friday the 13th is also known among programmers for causing a computer bug. Read a book about computer viruses, computer hacking or some technological challenge like in Digital Fortress.
14–The 14th amendment defines US citizenship rights, and importantly, gave African Americans the right to citizenship in America. Read a book where a character moves to the US, or is based in 19th century America.
15–The atomic number of phosphorus, which emits a faint glow upon exposure to oxygen � hence its name given from Greek mythology, meaning "light-bearer." Read a book showing the faint glow of light on the cover.
16� Sweet 16. Read a book where a character (doesn’t have to be the MC) reaches 16 or has a sweet 16 party. Or read a Young Adult book.
17–The shortest form of Japanese poetry (known as Haiku) contains exactly 17 syllables. Read something set in Japan. It takes 17 muscles to produce a smile. Read something that puts a smile on your face.
18–Number of holes on a golf course. Read a book about a professional sportsperson, or where a character plays golf, or golf is part of the title or cover of a book
19–The worst worldwide influenza pandemic ended in 1919. Read a book from the medical genre, or a book with a character who is a Doctor or Nurse, or a book where someone dies from the flu.
20�20/20. Read a “number one book�: about a top student, a perfect score, a best seller. You can also read a book where a character has one of the senses highlighted.
21 � Is the legal age for drinking. Read a book where someone has a drinking problem, is an ex-alcoholic or overcome some addiction. 21 can also be Black Jack. Read a book set or where the character goes to Las Vegas, or has a casino or a game of Black Jack or vingt et un is involved.
22–In French, "22" is used as a phrase to warn of the coming of the police (typically "22, v'là les flics!", "22, here come the cops!"). Read a book that is a police procedural, or has a strong police presence.
23�"W" is the 23rd letter of the alphabet. It has two points down and three points up. Half of W is V, which is the Roman numeral for 5. The "W" on your keyboard is right between the 2 and 3. Read a book with a title or series name that begins with "W." Or was written by an author with a first or last name that begins with "W."
24–There are 24 hours in a day. Read a book in one day. Or one that takes place all in one day.
25–British slang for £25 is "Pony." Read a book about a horse or has a picture of one on the cover.
26 � 26th January is the Australia day or the arrival of the First Fleet. Read a book set in Australia or aboard of a ship. You can also read an historical book with action taking place on the 18th century.
27� Is the perfect cube (3 X 3 X 3). Read a book from 3 different trilogies - yes, that means 3 books - Or read a book about a mathematic riddle or code, books like The Da Vinci Code or The Eight are a good example for this one.
28–The number of dominoes in standard domino sets. Read something with a black and white cover.
29–and holding. Read a book where the main character is about to turn 30.
30–Over the hill or don't trust anyone over 30. Read a book where a character has an abnormal life spam and is older than he/she appears (vampire, fae, warlock, elf, etc).
31 � Is the last day of the month. Read a book about last chances. Or read the final book of a series. You can also read a book about the end of a cycle or a new beginning.
Super. Welcome to the challenge, Sanz and Laurie!
A question.In Tower Teams challenge there is a minimum pagecount of 160 pages.
Is there a minimum pagecount in this challenge?
Can I use books I read in this challenge with the TowerTeams challenger and vice versa? As long as they coincide with the dates 1-31?If so, count me in for level Sleep Day but hopefully will end up as Lazy Week. :)
Mod
Nope. But you must use the page count rule for TTRC. Unless you use a "blinkie" cupcake for a short book.
Mod
Yes, you may. Welcome to the challenge, Dee!
Thank you. If I read books that are too short I just don't add them to my TT bookshelf :-)
September 1, 2013 -1/31 Read
1-Read a book where the main character (MC) has a first experience of sorts or is a one word title or is the first of a series.
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3–Read a book that has a wheel on the cover or has a love triangle or about three best friends.
4–Read a book with a red, white and blue cover, or that is set on the US, or has the US flag on the cover or where the main character is fighting for his independence or for some greater good.
5-Read a book where a character is a sports fan or has a best buddy or a character with a strong need for approval or with a star on the cover or title.
6-Read a book where the main female character is a mother or becomes a mother or where the main character is a man or about a rebellion or resistance to some regimen.
7–Read a book where a character is extremely lucky or a book about anything game related or with a tight deadline.
8–Read a Magical Book or a book where a character predicts the future.
9–Read a book set in, or where a character comes from, a post-apocalyptic future
10–Read a poetry book or a book that has a writer as the main character or read a book where the protagonist is Portuguese or Brazilian or speaks Portuguese or read a book where the main character struggles to save a precious item.
11–Read a book with only "one left" - it can be the only option left, or the only survivor, or the last of a set of events, the last book left in a series, etc.
12–Read a book about Christmas or that has a cumulative title, like Once Bitten, Twice Shy or with a character or author named as one of the 12 Apostles, or set in Israel or with zodiac or one of the signs on the cover or in the title.
13� Read a book about superstitions, bad luck or the occult or about computer viruses, computer hacking or some technological challenge.
14–Read a book where a character moves to the US, or is based in 19th century America.
15–Read a book showing the faint glow of light on the cover.
16–Read a book where a character reaches 16 or has a sweet 16 party or read a Young Adult book.
17–Read something set in Japan or something that puts a smile on your face.
18–Read a book about a professional sportsperson, or where a character plays golf, or golf is part of the title or cover of a book
19–Read a book from the medical genre, or a book with a character who is a Doctor or Nurse, or a book where someone dies from the flu.
20–Read a “number one book�: about a top student, a perfect score, a best seller or a book where a character has one of the senses highlighted.
21–Read a book where someone has a drinking problem, is an ex-alcoholic or overcome some addiction or where the character goes to Las Vegas, or has a casino or a game of Black Jack or vingt et un is involved.
22–Read a book that is a police procedural, or has a strong police presence.
23–Read a book with a title or series name that begins with "W" or was written by an author with a first or last name that begins with "W."
24–Read a book in one day. Or one that takes place all in one day.
25–Read a book about a horse or has a picture of one on the cover.
26–Read a book set in Australia or aboard of a ship or historical book with action taking place on the 18th century.
27–Read a book from 3 different trilogies - yes, that means 3 books or about a mathematic riddle or code.
28–Read something with a black and white cover.
29–Read a book where the main character is about to turn 30 or from Flavorwire.com's 30 Books Everyone Should Read Before Turning 30 or The books of my 20s.
30–Read a book where a character has an abnormal life spam and is older than he/she appears.
31–Read a book about last chances or read the final book of a series or about the end of a cycle or a new beginning.
Welcome to the challenge, Midu and Mandy!
START DATE: 1 September 2013END DATE:
LEVEL: NEVER ENDING YEAR (ENDED 15 April 2014)
PROGRESS: 63
�1a. One word title: Heft (19.11.13)
�1b. One word title: Metatropolis (5.12.13)
�2a. Romance: Perfect Chemistry (3.11.13)
�2b. Romance: Pushing the Limits(13.12.13)
�3a. Love triangle: Flat-Out Love (28.9.13)
�3b. Love triangle: Falling Into You (6.1.14)
�4a. Red, white and blue cover & set in the US & US flag on the cover: SEAL Team Six: Memoirs of an Elite Navy SEAL Sniper (1.10.13)
�4b. Red, white and blue cover & set in the US: I Don't Care About Your Band: Lessons Learned from Indie Rockers, Trust Funders, Pornographers, Felons, Faux-Sensitive Hipsters, and Other Guys I've Dated (8.12.13)
�5a. Need for approval: A Thousand Splendid Suns (18.10.13)
�5b. Best buddies: Louis Beside Himself (9.9.13)
�6a. Is a Mother & Becomes a Mother: Blue Dahlia (10.10.13)
�6b. Becomes a Mother: Just Breathe (22.10.13)
�7a. Tight Deadline: The Third Option (4.10.13)
�7b. Tight Deadline: Memoirs of an Imaginary Friend (18.3.14)
�8a. A Magical Book: Monster Mission (21.9.13)
�8b. A Magical Book: The Snow Child (18.2.14)
�9a. Post-apocalyptic: Allegiant (14.11.13)
�9b. Post-apocalyptic: Redshirts (1.12.13)
�10a. A precious item: James and the Giant Peach (22.9.13)
�10b. A precious item: Orphan Train (16.12.13)
�11a. Last in the series: This Girl (15.3.14)
�11b. Last letter: The Last Letter from Your Lover (15.4.14)
�12a. Apostles (Andrew): The Edge of Never (10.1.14)
�12b. Apostles (John): Firefly Lane(17.1.14)
�13a. Technological Challenge: The 39-Storey Treehouse (18.12.13)
�13b. Technological Challenge: The Martian (22.3.14)
�14a. 19th Century US: The Golem and the Jinni (25.2.14)
�14b. Lots of characters move to the US: Found (29.3.14)
�15a. Faint glow of light: Graceling (23.9.13)
�15b. Faint glow of light: Deliverance(21.1.14)
�16a. YA: Amy and Roger's Epic Detour (25.11.13)
�16b. YA: Left Drowning (7.12.13)
�17a. Smile: The Elephant Whisperer: Learning About Life, Loyalty And Freedom From A Remarkable Herd Of Elephants (8.10.13)
�17b. Smile: Tales of the City (2.1.14)
�18a. Features a professional football player: Love in the Afternoon (23.1.14)
�18b. Character plays golf: Just Shocking! (2.2.14)
�19a. Doctor: The Fiery Cross (19.9.13)
�19b. Geneticist: The Time Traveler's Wife (4.3.14)
�20a. Heightened senses: Fool Moon(16.11.13)
�20b. Bestseller: The Cuckoo's Calling (13.3.14)
�21a. Drinking/addiction: X-It (10.11.13)
�21b. Card games: The Marriage Bargain (3.12.13)
�22a. Police: Still Life (13.10.13)
�22b. Police: Naked in Death (28.11.13)
�23a. W Title: The Witness (7.11.13)
�23b. W Author: Code Name Verity by Elizabeth Wein (7.7.14)
�24a. Read in one day: Flat-Out Matt (28.9.13)
�24b. Read in one day: Eleanor & Park (12.1.14)
�25a: Has horses in it: A Game of Thrones (31.12.13)
�25b. 18th Century: A Breath of Snow and Ashes (13.2.14)
�26a. Set in Australia: The Rosie Project (14.2.14)
�26b. Set in Australia: Stolen: A Letter to My Captor (24.3.14)
�27.a. Tri-Trilogies: The Bloomsday Dead (book 3 of 3) (26.9.13)
�27.. My Life as a White Trash Zombie (book 1 of 3) (6.10.13)
�27.. First to Kill (book 1 of 3) (2.11.13)
�28a. Black & White cover: Life (29.10.13)
�28b. Black & White cover: I'd Like to Apologize to Every Teacher I Ever Had: My Year as a Rookie Teacher at Northeast High (27.2.14)
�29a. About to turn 30: Bared to You (12.11.13)
�29. Love is a Mix Tape (11.1.14)
�30a. Abnormal lifespan: Dead Until Dark (15.10.13)
�30b. Abnormal lifespan: Interview with the Vampire (23.11.13)
�31a. New beginning: Orange is the New Black: My Year in a Women's Prison (4.12.13)
�31b. New Beginning: If You Find Me (26.1.14)
Don't knmow what I was thinking...not adding this challenge!! lolWhatever the season or day: hot and blazing in Summer; grey and rainy in Spring and Autumn; or cold and windy in the Winter. They all have something in common: eventually we grow lazy, lethargic, and bored. One of the best ways to avoid it is being busy. Or better yet, being busy reading.
So, grab your books, find your perfect reading spot and let's fight the boredom one day at a time.
Duration: 1 year from the day you start
Rules:Re-reads allowed. Any format (audio, ebook, graphic novel, book, etc.) acceptable.
Boredom Levels
Sleepy Day � Read 2 - 3 Books
Lazy Week � Read 4 - 6 Books
Slow Fortnight � Read 7 - 9 Books
Bored Month � Read 10 - 13 Books
Never Ending Year � Read 14+ Books
1 - Is the first day of the month. Read a book where the main character (MC) has a first experience of sorts. Or is a one word title. Or is the first of a series.
first in series..Etiquette & Espionage..Gail Carriger(book 1)(5 Sept)
2 � One is good, two is better. Read a romance book or a book that has a partnership.
Subgenres of romance under the spoiler
romance..That Summer in Cornwall..Ciji Ware(8 Sept)
Two can also mean repetition. Read a book about second chances.
3 � Being the third wheel is never funny. Read a book that has a wheel on the cover. Or has a love triangle. You can also read a book about three best friends.
love triangle..Thoughtless..S.C.Stephens(book 1)(11 Sept)
4 � 4th of July is Independence Day. Read a book with a red, white and blue cover, or that is set on the US, or has the US flag on the cover. Or read a book where the main character is fighting for his independence or for some greater good.
5 - High Five. Read a book where a character is a sports fan or has a best buddy. Or read one about a character with a strong need for approval. There are five points on a star. Read a book with a star on the cover or title.
6 - In numerology the number 6 is considered a feminine, nurturing, "mother" number. Read a book where the main female character is a mother or becomes a mother.
In a biblical sense, both man and the serpent were created on the sixth day, therefore, the number six represents both man and rebellion. Read a book were the main character is a man or about a rebellion or resistance to some regimen.
7–Lucky Seven. Read a book where a character is extremely lucky or a book about anything game related (gambling, bets, poker night, drinking game, you get my point). In the Old Testament, 7 is the number of days it took for God to create the world. Read a book with a tight deadline.
8� Magic Eight Ball. Read a Magical Book or a book where a character predicts the future (visions, premonitions, tarot readings, any method counts).
9–Is the name of a film set in a post-apocalyptic future. Read a book set in, or where a character comes from, a post-apocalyptic future
10 � 10th of June is the day of Camoes, Portugal and the Portuguese communities. Read a poetry book or a book that has a writer as the main character. Or read a book where the protagonist is Portuguese or Brazilian or speaks Portuguese. Or read a book where the main character struggles to save a precious item.
11–Its etymological originates from a Germanic compound ainlif meaning "one left". Read a book with only "one left" - it can be the only option left, or the only survivor, or the last of a set of events, the last book left in a series, etc.
12� 12 days of Christmas. Read a book about Christmas, Christmas songs or that has a cumulative title, like Once Bitten, Twice Shy. 12 is also the governmental perfection. Read a book with a character or author named as one of the 12 Apostles, or set in Israel. There are 12 zodiacal signs. Read a book with zodiac or one of the signs on the cover or in the title
13� Black cats, voodoo dolls and Friday the 13th. Read a book about superstitions, bad luck or the occult. Friday the 13th is also known among programmers for causing a computer bug. Read a book about computer viruses, computer hacking or some technological challenge like in Digital Fortress.
14–The 14th amendment defines US citizenship rights, and importantly, gave African Americans the right to citizenship in America. Read a book where a character moves to the US, or is based in 19th century America.
15–The atomic number of phosphorus, which emits a faint glow upon exposure to oxygen � hence its name given from Greek mythology, meaning "light-bearer." Read a book showing the faint glow of light on the cover.
16� Sweet 16. Read a book where a character (doesn’t have to be the MC) reaches 16 or has a sweet 16 party. Or read a Young Adult book.
17–The shortest form of Japanese poetry (known as Haiku) contains exactly 17 syllables. Read something set in Japan. It takes 17 muscles to produce a smile. Read something that puts a smile on your face.
18–Number of holes on a golf course. Read a book about a professional sportsperson, or where a character plays golf, or golf is part of the title or cover of a book
19–The worst worldwide influenza pandemic ended in 1919. Read a book from the medical genre, or a book with a character who is a Doctor or Nurse, or a book where someone dies from the flu.
character is a paediatric nurse..That Summer in Cornwall..Ciji Ware(8 Sept)
20�20/20. Read a “number one book�: about a top student, a perfect score, a best seller. You can also read a book where a character has one of the senses highlighted.
21 � Is the legal age for drinking. Read a book where someone has a drinking problem, is an ex-alcoholic or overcome some addiction. 21 can also be Black Jack. Read a book set or where the character goes to Las Vegas, or has a casino or a game of Black Jack or vingt et un is involved.
22–In French, "22" is used as a phrase to warn of the coming of the police (typically "22, v'là les flics!", "22, here come the cops!"). Read a book that is a police procedural, or has a strong police presence.
23�"W" is the 23rd letter of the alphabet. It has two points down and three points up. Half of W is V, which is the Roman numeral for 5. The "W" on your keyboard is right between the 2 and 3. Read a book with a title or series name that begins with "W." Or was written by an author with a first or last name that begins with "W."
24–There are 24 hours in a day. Read a book in one day. Or one that takes place all in one day.
25–British slang for £25 is "Pony." Read a book about a horse or has a picture of one on the cover.
26 � 26th January is the Australia day or the arrival of the First Fleet. Read a book set in Australia or aboard of a ship. You can also read a historical book with action taking place in the 18th century.
27� Is the perfect cube (3 X 3 X 3). Read a book from 3 different trilogies - yes, that means 3 books - Or read a book about a mathematic riddle or code, books like The Da Vinci Code or The Eight are a good example for this one.
28–The number of dominoes in standard domino sets. Read something with a black and white cover.
29–and holding. Read a book where the main character is about to turn 30.
Or you can use listopia: I searched for "turning 30" and got results like
Flavorwire.com's 30 Books Everyone Should Read Before Turning 30
or
The books of my 20s">The books of my 20s
Any book from those lists (or similar) will be eligible for this option.
30–Over the hill or don't trust anyone over 30. Read a book where a character has an abnormal life spam and is older than he/she appears (vampire, fae, warlock, elf, etc).
31 � Is the last day of the month. Read a book about last chances. Or read the final book of a series. You can also read a book about the end of a cycle or a new beginning.
I finally remembered to reserve a post here. Great challenge, mods!
Lisa Kay wrote: "Welcome to the challenge, Midu and Mandy!"Thanks,LK!
Vi wrote: "I finally remembered to reserve a post here. Great challenge, mods!"Vi!!!
Welcome to the challenge, Kimberly, Catherine, and Vi!
Midu wrote: "Vi wrote: "I finally remembered to reserve a post here. Great challenge, mods!"Vi!!!"
Midu!! How are you?
I'm in :) I'm aiming to read all of the categories by 31/12/14 :) Starting with the book I started on the 1/1/14Read 23/31
1 - Is the first day of the month. Read a book where the main character (MC) has a first experience of sorts. Or is a one word title. Or is the first of a series. -
2 � One is good, two is better. Read a romance book or a book that has a partnership.
Two can also mean repetition. Read a book about second chances.
3 � Being the third wheel is never funny. Read a book that has a wheel on the cover. Or has a love triangle. You can also read a book about three best friends.
4 � 4th of July is Independence Day. Read a book with a red, white and blue cover, or that is set on the US, or has the US flag on the cover. Or read a book where the main character is fighting for his independence or for some greater good.
5 - High Five. Read a book where a character is a sports fan or has a best buddy. Or read one about a character with a strong need for approval. There are five points on a star. Read a book with a star on the cover or title.
6 - In numerology the number 6 is considered a feminine, nurturing, "mother" number. Read a book where the main female character is a mother or becomes a mother.
In a biblical sense, both man and the serpent were created on the sixth day, therefore, the number six represents both man and rebellion. Read a book were the main character is a man or about a rebellion or resistance to some regimen. -
7–Lucky Seven. Read a book where a character is extremely lucky or a book about anything game related (gambling, bets, poker night, drinking game, you get my point). In the Old Testament, 7 is the number of days it took for God to create the world. Read a book with a tight deadline.
8� Magic Eight Ball. Read a Magical Book or a book where a character predicts the future (visions, premonitions, tarot readings, any method counts).
9–Is the name of a film set in a post-apocalyptic future. Read a book set in, or where a character comes from, a post-apocalyptic future -
10 � 10th of June is the day of Camoes, Portugal and the Portuguese communities. Read a poetry book or a book that has a writer as the main character. Or read a book where the protagonist is Portuguese or Brazilian or speaks Portuguese. Or read a book where the main character struggles to save a precious item.
11–Its etymological originates from a Germanic compound ainlif meaning "one left". Read a book with only "one left" - it can be the only option left, or the only survivor, or the last of a set of events, the last book left in a series, etc.
12� 12 days of Christmas. Read a book about Christmas, Christmas songs or that has a cumulative title, like Once Bitten, Twice Shy. 12 is also the governmental perfection. Read a book with a character or author named as one of the 12 Apostles, or set in Israel. There are 12 zodiacal signs. Read a book with zodiac or one of the signs on the cover or in the title -
13� Black cats, voodoo dolls and Friday the 13th. Read a book about superstitions, bad luck or the occult. Friday the 13th is also known among programmers for causing a computer bug. Read a book about computer viruses, computer hacking or some technological challenge like in Digital Fortress. -
14–The 14th amendment defines US citizenship rights, and importantly, gave African Americans the right to citizenship in America. Read a book where a character moves to the US, or is based in 19th century America.
15–The atomic number of phosphorus, which emits a faint glow upon exposure to oxygen � hence its name given from Greek mythology, meaning "light-bearer." Read a book showing the faint glow of light on the cover.
16� Sweet 16. Read a book where a character (doesn’t have to be the MC) reaches 16 or has a sweet 16 party. Or read a Young Adult book. -
17–The shortest form of Japanese poetry (known as Haiku) contains exactly 17 syllables. Read something set in Japan. It takes 17 muscles to produce a smile. Read something that puts a smile on your face.
18–Number of holes on a golf course. Read a book about a professional sportsperson, or where a character plays golf, or golf is part of the title or cover of a book
19–The worst worldwide influenza pandemic ended in 1919. Read a book from the medical genre, or a book with a character who is a Doctor or Nurse, or a book where someone dies from the flu. -
20�20/20. Read a “number one book�: about a top student, a perfect score, a best seller. You can also read a book where a character has one of the senses highlighted.
21 –Is the legal age for drinking. Read a book where someone has a drinking problem, is an ex-alcoholic or overcome some addiction. 21 can also be Black Jack. Read a book set or where the character goes to Las Vegas, or has a casino or a game of Black Jack or vingt et un is involved. -
22–In French, "22" is used as a phrase to warn of the coming of the police (typically "22, v'là les flics!", "22, here come the cops!"). Read a book that is a police procedural, or has a strong police presence.
23�"W" is the 23rd letter of the alphabet. It has two points down and three points up. Half of W is V, which is the Roman numeral for 5. The "W" on your keyboard is right between the 2 and 3. Read a book with a title or series name that begins with "W." Or was written by an author with a first or last name that begins with "W."
24–There are 24 hours in a day. Read a book in one day. Or one that takes place all in one day.
25–British slang for £25 is "Pony." Read a book about a horse or has a picture of one on the cover.
26 �26th January is the Australia day or the arrival of the First Fleet. Read a book set in Australia or aboard of a ship. You can also read an historical book with action taking place on the 18th century.
27� Is the perfect cube (3 X 3 X 3). Read a book from 3 different trilogies - yes, that means 3 books - Or read a book about a mathematic riddle or code, books like The Da Vinci Code or The Eight are a good example for this one.
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28–The number of dominoes in standard domino sets. Read something with a black and white cover.
29–and holding. Read a book where the main character is about to turn 30.
Or you can use listopia: I searched for "turning 30" and got results like
Flavorwire.com's 30 Books Everyone Should Read Before Turning 30
or
The books of my 20s">The books of my 20s
Any book from those lists (or similar) will be eligible for this option.
30–Over the hill or don't trust anyone over 30. Read a book where a character has an abnormal life spam and is older than he/she appears (vampire, fae, warlock, elf, etc).
31 –Is the last day of the month. Read a book about last chances. Or read the final book of a series. You can also read a book about the end of a cycle or a new beginning.
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Midu!! How are you?"
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A Book A Day Keeps the Boredom at Bay Reading Challenge
What a great challenge. I am in for the Lazy Week � Read 4 - 6 Books.
A Book A Day Keeps the Boredom at Bay Reading Challenge
Start Date: August 3, 2013
End Date: August 2, 2014
20/31 - f think that does it for me.
� � 1 - Is the first day of the month. Read a book where the main character (MC) has a first experience of sorts. Or is a one word title. Or is the first of a series. - First in Series
� � 2 � One is good, two is better. Read a romance book or a book that has a partnership.
Subgenres of romance under the spoiler
(view spoiler)
Two can also mean repetition. Read a book about second chances.
� � 3 � Being the third wheel is never funny. Read a book that has a wheel on the cover. Or has a love triangle. You can also read a book about three best friends.
� � 4 � 4th of July is Independence Day. Read a book with a red, white and blue cover, or that is set on the US, or has the US flag on the cover. Or read a book where the main character is fighting for his independence or for some greater good.
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5 - High Five. Read a book where a character is a sports fan or has a best buddy. Or read one about a character with a strong need for approval. There are five points on a star. Read a book with a star on the cover or title.
� � 6 - In numerology the number 6 is considered a feminine, nurturing, "mother" number. Read a book where the main female character is a mother or becomes a mother.
In a biblical sense, both man and the serpent were created on the sixth day, therefore, the number six represents both man and rebellion. Read a book were the main character is a man or about a rebellion or resistance to some regimen.
� � 7–Lucky Seven. Read a book where a character is extremely lucky or a book about anything game related (gambling, bets, poker night, drinking game, you get my point). In the Old Testament, 7 is the number of days it took for God to create the world. Read a book with a tight deadline. - In a rush to head off a botulism epidemic being spread by a sicko
� � 8� Magic Eight Ball. Read a Magical Book or a book where a character predicts the future (visions, premonitions, tarot readings, any method counts).
9–Is the name of a film set in a post-apocalyptic future. Read a book set in, or where a character comes from, a post-apocalyptic future
� � 10 � 10th of June is the day of Camoes, Portugal and the Portuguese communities. Read a poetry book or a book that has a writer as the main character. Or read a book where the protagonist is Portuguese or Brazilian or speaks Portuguese. Or read a book where the main character struggles to save a precious item.
� � 11–Its etymological originates from a Germanic compound ainlif meaning "one left". Read a book with only "one left" - it can be the only option left, or the only survivor, or the last of a set of events, the last book left in a series, etc.
� � 12� 12 days of Christmas. Read a book about Christmas, Christmas songs or that has a cumulative title, like Once Bitten, Twice Shy. 12 is also the governmental perfection. Read a book with a character or author named as one of the 12 Apostles, or set in Israel. There are 12 zodiacal signs. Read a book with zodiac or one of the signs on the cover or in the title
� � 13� Black cats, voodoo dolls and Friday the 13th. Read a book about superstitions, bad luck or the occult. Friday the 13th is also known among programmers for causing a computer bug. Read a book about computer viruses, computer hacking or some technological challenge like in Digital Fortress.
14–The 14th amendment defines US citizenship rights, and importantly, gave African Americans the right to citizenship in America. Read a book where a character moves to the US, or is based in 19th century America.
� � 15–The atomic number of phosphorus, which emits a faint glow upon exposure to oxygen � hence its name given from Greek mythology, meaning "light-bearer." Read a book showing the faint glow of light on the cover.
� � 16� Sweet 16. Read a book where a character (doesn’t have to be the MC) reaches 16 or has a sweet 16 party. Or read a Young Adult book.
� � 17–The shortest form of Japanese poetry (known as Haiku) contains exactly 17 syllables. Read something set in Japan. It takes 17 muscles to produce a smile. Read something that puts a smile on your face.
18–Number of holes on a golf course. Read a book about a professional sportsperson, or where a character plays golf, or golf is part of the title or cover of a book
19–The worst worldwide influenza pandemic ended in 1919. Read a book from the medical genre, or a book with a character who is a Doctor or Nurse, or a book where someone dies from the flu.
20�20/20. Read a “number one book�: about a top student, a perfect score, a best seller. You can also read a book where a character has one of the senses highlighted.
� � 21 � Is the legal age for drinking. Read a book where someone has a drinking problem, is an ex-alcoholic or overcome some addiction. 21 can also be Black Jack. Read a book set or where the character goes to Las Vegas, or has a casino or a game of Black Jack or vingt et un is involved.
� � 22–In French, "22" is used as a phrase to warn of the coming of the police (typically "22, v'là les flics!", "22, here come the cops!"). Read a book that is a police procedural, or has a strong police presence.
� � 23�"W" is the 23rd letter of the alphabet. It has two points down and three points up. Half of W is V, which is the Roman numeral for 5. The "W" on your keyboard is right between the 2 and 3. Read a book with a title or series name that begins with "W." Or was written by an author with a first or last name that begins with "W."
� � 24–There are 24 hours in a day. Read a book in one day. Or one that takes place all in one day.
25–British slang for £25 is "Pony." Read a book about a horse or has a picture of one on the cover.
26 � 26th January is the Australia day or the arrival of the First Fleet. Read a book set in Australia or aboard of a ship. You can also read an historical book with action taking place on the 18th century.
27� Is the perfect cube (3 X 3 X 3). Read a book from 3 different trilogies - yes, that means 3 books - Or read a book about a mathematic riddle or code, books like The Da Vinci Code or The Eight are a good example for this one.
� � 28–The number of dominoes in standard domino sets. Read something with a black and white cover.
29–and holding. Read a book where the main character is about to turn 30.
30–Over the hill or don't trust anyone over 30. Read a book where a character has an abnormal life spam and is older than he/she appears (vampire, fae, warlock, elf, etc).
� � 31 � Is the last day of the month. Read a book about last chances. Or read the final book of a series. You can also read a book about the end of a cycle or a new beginning