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Nothing But Reading Challenges: Choose Your Own Adventure

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Choose Your Own Adventure: Circus & Carnival
Duration: You Set the Pace
How to play: Chose your Adventure from the list below and "read them".
Level: Ring Master (25+ books)

Choose Your Own Adventure ~ Sapphire Coin

To Earn a Sapphire Coins:
â—ˆOne Coin upon reaching highest book level (Ring Master)

Option 2: Build Your Own Circus
â–ºWith Covers and/or Titles, create your own circus. Name your circus, find a location for you circus and build your acts. Create a story for your circus or just list your circus parts.

Circus Name: Stars Above

Circus Location: Kalahari

Circus Acts:
â—ˆT³ó±ð Greenglass House: A house of mystery - wander the corridors, get lost in the maze.
â—ˆListen to The Tales of Beedle the Bard: Beedle tells his magical tales of wonder to his enchanted audience.
â—ˆCome see The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County: Watch the frog jump or participate in the fun with your own frog (must be chosen at the Circus).
â—�Great Expectations: A behind-the-scenes tour of the circus where you learn exactly how everything goes on so the audience's great expectations are met.
â—ˆT³ó±ð Glass Sword: The world's best sword swallower; nicknamed the Glass Sword for his daring stunt where he swallows a glass sword - if it broke, he would be cut and die.
â—�Terrier: A famous act featuring the dogs of our circus. See their full routine - which is not complete in the big top - and learn about how they are trained after the show.
â—�Flotsam: Our resident gypsy will tell your fortune - you have the option of mysterious palm-readings, a misty crystal ball, or tarot cards; the more adventurous may wish to participate in necromancy - calling to the spirits of the dead.
â—�The Wishing Pearl: If you're in luck, a roaming gypsy may be nearby and agree to use their wishing pearl on you - try to get your wish to come true!
â—�Shadow and Bone: Our famous electric act featuring the lovely Miss Bone who defies death by lighting up the dark circus tent with the electricity pulsing through her veins.
â—�The Capture: A daring act featuring Kathryn "Cannonball" Kaldunski - watch her be shot from the world's largest circus cannon and land on the smallest possible net.
â—�Both of Me: Three sets of twins use magic and illusion to enthralling, confusing, and bewitching their captive audience.
â—�Storm Siren: The world's best special effects show combines effects such as lights and pyrotechnics to tell the story of the elusive Storm Siren.
â—�Speak: An open Q&A with stars of the circus and the ringmaster himself!
â—�A Thousand Pieces of You: The most daring magic acts performed live with audience participation, concluding in a thousand-piece sawing a lady in half trick.
â—�The Martian: Come try our new booth letting you experience what it would be like to walk on Mars - experience how simple tasks such as hitting a baseball can change drastically in the thinner atmosphere.

Nothing But Reading Challenges: Choose Your Own Adventure

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Choose Your Own Adventure: Circus & Carnival
Duration: You Set the Pace
How to play: Chose your Adventure from the list below and "read them".
Level: Cirque de Soleil (101+ words)

Choose Your Own Adventure ~ Sapphire Coin

To Earn a Sapphire Coins:
â—ˆOne Coin upon finding ALL listed words by using at least 10% words needed as your book count, rounded down (11 books)

Option 6: Scavenger Hunt Want-it-All
â–ºThe same Freestyle, but you must find at least one word from each letter grouping (i.e., one word from A, B, C, D etc.)

A-M

A
acrobat
admission
amusement park
animals: "They looked like the animals in the menagerie," Kalahari by Jessica Khoury
applaud
attractions
audience

B
balancing act
balloons: "I felt as if my brain were a balloon floating above me," Kalahari by Jessica Khoury
band: "...a thick dusty band of stars..." Kalahari by Jessica Khoury
banner
bear: "...gave him the look of a startled koala bear." Kalahari by Jessica Khoury
bicycle
big top
booth
bow
bumper cars

C
cage: "There was a silver owl whose cage..." Kalahari by Jessica Khoury
calliope
candy
cannon
cape: "...and if it was a black mamba or a puff adder or a Cape cobra," Kalahari by Jessica Khoury
carnival
carousel
cashier
clown
corn dog
costume
cotton candy
county fair

D
dog: "Like a dog with fleas." Kalahari by Jessica Khoury

E
elephant: "...a young bull elephant burst out of the bushes," Kalahari by Jessica Khoury
entertain
entertainer
exhibition

F
fair
fairground
feat: "...which was a remarkable feat..." Kalahari by Jessica Khoury
ferris wheel
festival
festive
fire breather
fire eater
fun: "...'teenybopper fun stuff'..." Kalahari by Jessica Khoury
fun house

G
games: "...Central Kalahari Game Reserve Guard Stations..." Kalahari by Jessica Khoury
giant: "...hovering over the savanna like a giant dragonfly." Kalahari by Jessica Khoury
grandstand
gymnast

H
hoop
horse: "'That's its Trojan horse,'" Kalahari by Jessica Khoury
house of mirrors
human cannonball

J
juggler

K
knife thrower

L
leotard
lion: "'Jump on out and go make friends with the freaky silver robot lion.'" Kalahari by Jessica Khoury
lion tamer
livestock
log flume


M
magic: "There is a kind of magic called Orphan Magic..." Greenglass House by Kate Milford
magician
maze: "My mind raced like a mouse in a maze," Kalahari by Jessica Khoury
merry-go-round
monkey: "...I picked up the fruit and bowed to the monkey." Kalahari by Jessica Khoury
music: "'All my music is on it!'" Kalahari by Jessica Khoury

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Post #34

Choose Your Own Adventure: Circus & Carnival
Duration: You Set the Pace
How to play: Chose your Adventure from the list below and "read them".
Level: Cirque de Soleil (101+ words)

Choose Your Own Adventure ~ Sapphire Coin

To Earn a Sapphire Coins:
â—ˆOne Coin upon finding ALL listed words by using at least 10% words needed as your book count, rounded down (11 books)

Option 6: Scavenger Hunt Want-it-All
â–ºThe same Freestyle, but you must find at least one word from each letter grouping (i.e., one word from A, B, C, D etc.)

N-Z

N
net: "The mosquito net draped around the bed..." Kalahari by Jessica Khoury

P
parade
performer
petting zoo
popcorn
poster
prizes

R
ride: "...and let me ride on one of the elephants," Kalahari by Jessica Khoury
ring: "...holding out the ring." Kalahari by Jessica Khoury
ring toss
ringmaster
roller coaster

S
seal
show: "...so that the rash of metal wouldn't show." Kalahari by Jessica Khoury
side show
somersault
spectator: "...as if they were spectators at a PingPong tournament."
spinning plates
star: "'People are like stars,'" Kalahari by Jessica Khoury
state fair
stagehand
stilts
strong man
stuffed animals
swag
swing
sword swallower


T
tent: "'...staying in a tent brings you closer to nature...'" Kalahari by Jessica Khoury
thrill ride
ticket
tiger: "...stylized Bengal tiger stalked over my left shoulder," Kalahari by Jessica Khoury
tightrope
top hat
train: "...noisy as a freight train," Kalahari by Jessica Khoury
trainer
trampoline
trapeze
trick: "It was a trick I'd picked up..." Kalahari by Jessica Khoury
troupe
trunk: "...his trunk searching the air..." Kalahari by Jessica Khoury

U
unicycle

V
vanishing act

W
water park
whip

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Level: Cosmonaut (25+ books)

Choose Your Own Adventure ~ Sapphire Coin

To Earn a Sapphire Coins:
One Coin upon reaching highest book level (Cosmonaut)

Astronomy
Option 3: Spell Out the Planets
April 1, 2016-No Deadline
â–ºUsing the Spell-it-Out Rules(*), spell out the 9 Known (real) planets. Do NOT have to use space only related books, but for an extra challenge, use space only related books. :)

Using the first letter in the book’s title, the first letter of the series name, the first letter in the author’s first or last name, or the first letter of a character’s first, last, or nick-name, or the first letter in the audiobook narrators first or last name.
If you are reading a translated version, you can also use the first letter of the translator's first or last name.

Mercury
M:Marissa Meyer, Fairest 5/1/16
E:The Embittered Ruby by Nicole O'Dell 6/27/16
R:Ron Weasley - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling 4/10/16
C:Charles Dickens, Great Expectations 5/19
U:Unk - The Capture by Kathryn Lasky
R:Revenson, Jody - Harry Potter: Magical Places from the Films: Hogwarts, Diagon Alley, and Beyond 5/17
Y

Venus
V:Vega Jane - The Finisher by David Baldacci 4/30/16
E
N:Nicole O'Dell, The Shadowed Onyx 6/27/16
U
S:Stars Above by Marissa Meyer 5/4/16

Earth
E
A:Asha - The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling 5/14/16
R:Red Queen Series - Glass Sword by Victoria Aveyard 5/31/16
T:The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County by Mark Twain 5/2/16
H:Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling 4/6/16

Mars
M:Milo - Greenglass House by Kate Milford 5/8/16
A:Avani - Kalahari by Jessica Khoury
R:Rowling, J.K., Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone 7/9/16
S:Sign Of The Guardian: Volume II in the First Life fantasy adventure series. by Ryan Logan 5/28/16

Jupiter
J:J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire 4/2/16
U
P
I:The Independent Guide to Universal Studios Hollywood 2016 by G. D. Costa 6/11/16
T:Terrier by Tamora Pierce 6/17/16
E
R

Saturn
S:Stranded Series - Home by Theresa Shaver 6/18/16
A:Ask a Science Teacher: Stuff You Always Wanted to Know about How the World Works, But Didn T Know Who to Ask by Larry Scheckel 7/4/16
T:Theresa Shaver, City Escape: A Stranded Novel 6/20/16
U
R
N

Uranus
U
R
A:Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll
N
U
S:Stephanie Skeem, Flotsam 6/21/16

Neptune
N
E
P
T
U
N
E

Pluto
P
L:Leigh Bardugo, Shadow and Bone 6/30
U
T
O:O'Dell, Nicole, The Wishing Pearl 6/24/16

Nothing But Reading Challenges: Serious Readers' Challenge for 2016

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Level 1

1. Scarlet by Marissa Meyer 1/5
2. Cress by Marissa Meyer 1/10
3. The Music of Dolphins by Karen Hesse 1/10
4. The Silver Balloon by Susan Bonners 1/13
5. The Moon Dwellers by David Estes 1/15
6. A Little in Love by Susan Fletcher 1/16
7. Into the Blue by Ben M. Baglio 1/17
8. Glory Prep: A novel of friendship, fashion, and faith by Shelley Adina 1/17
9. Seeds of Discovery by Breeana Puttroff 1/21
10. Following the Rainbow by Ben M. Baglio 1/25
11. Winter by Marissa Meyer 1/26
12. Leaving The Shallows by Ben M. Baglio 2/1
13. Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas 2/2
14. Divergent by Veronica Roth 2/5
15. Insurgent by Veronica Roth 2/8
16. Allegiant by Veronica Roth 2/10
17. The Leanin' Dog by K.A. Nuzum 2/10
18. The Girl Who Could Fly by Victoria Forester 2/20
19. Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas 2/24
20. Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer 2/27
21. Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge 2/29
22. Unclouded Day by William Woodall 3/5
23. Voice of Gods by Eleanor Herman 3/9
24. Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard 3/10
25. The Princes Of Panajin: Volume I in the First Life fantasy adventure series. by Ryan Logan 3/17
26. The Secret Language of Sisters by Luanne Rice 3/25
27. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling 3/27
28. Harry Potter: The Character Vault by Jody Revenson 3/27
29. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling 3/28
30. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling 3/30
31. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling 3/31
32. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling 4/6
33. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling 4/10
34. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling 4/21
35. Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by J.K. Rowling 4/23
36. Quidditch Through the Ages by J.K. Rowling 4/24
37. The Finisher by David Baldacci 4/30
38. Fairest by Marissa Meyer 5/1
39. The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County by Mark Twain 5/2
40. Stars Above by Marissa Meyer 5/4
41. Greenglass House by Kate Milford 5/8
42. The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling 5/14
43. Harry Potter: Magical Places from the Films: Hogwarts, Diagon Alley, and Beyond by Jody Revenson 5/17
44. Great Expectations by Charles Dickens 5/19
45. Kalahari by Jessica Khoury 5/27
46. Sign Of The Guardian: Volume II in the First Life fantasy adventure series. by Ryan Logan 5/28
47. Glass Sword by Victoria Aveyard 5/31
48. The Independent Guide to Universal Studios Hollywood 2016 by G. D. Costa 6/11
49. Terrier by Tamora Pierce 6/17
50. Home by Theresa Shaver 6/18
51. City Escape: A Stranded Novel by Theresa Shaver 6/20
52. Flotsam by Stephanie Skeem 6/21
53. The Wishing Pearl by Nicole O'Dell 6/24
54. The Embittered Ruby by Nicole O'Dell 6/25
55. The Shadowed Onyx by Nicole O'Dell 6/27
56. Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo 6/30
57. Ask a Science Teacher: Stuff You Always Wanted to Know about How the World Works, But Didn T Know Who to Ask by Larry Scheckel 7/4
58. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling 7/9
59. The Capture by Kathryn Lasky 7/31
60. Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back by Todd Burpo 8/6
61. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by J.K. Rowling 8/6
62. Both of Me by Jonathan Friesen 8/9
63. Storm Siren by Mary Weber 8/14
64. The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan 8/15
65. The Titan's Curse by Rick Riordan 8/16
66. The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan 8/17
67. The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan 8/18
68. The Lost Hero by Rick Riordan 8/20
69. The Son of Neptune by Rick Riordan 8/22
70. The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan 8/24
71. The House of Hades by Rick Riordan 8/26
72. The Blood of Olympus by Rick Riordan 8/24
73. The Lightning Thief: The Graphic Novel by Rick Riordan 8/22
74. The Sea of Monsters: The Graphic Novel by Rick Riordan8/23
75. Verity by Claire Farrell 8/29
76. Clarity by Claire Farrell 8/30
77. Purity by Claire Farrell 8/31
78. Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson 9/6
79. Ship Breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi 9/7
80. Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo 9/13
81. Ruin and Rising by Leigh Bardugo 9/19
82. The Strange and Beautiful Sorrows of Ava Lavender by Leslye Walton 9/20
83. A Thousand Pieces of You by Claudia Gray 9/22
84. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins 9/27
85. Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins 9/28
86. Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck 9/29
87. Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins 9/30
88. The Martian by Andy Weir 10/1
89. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll 10/3
90. Great Giants Stories Every Young Fan Should Know by Julie Jackson 10/7
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All About YA: 2016 A-Z Book Challenge

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A- Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer
B- The Blood of Olympus by Rick Riordan
C- Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge
D- Divergent by Veronica Roth
E- The Embittered Ruby by Nicole O'Dell
F- Fairest by Marissa Meyer
G- The Girl Who Could Fly by Victoria Forester
H- Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
I- Insurgent by Veronica Roth
J-
K- Kalahari by Jessica Khoury
L- The Leanin' Dog by K.A. Nuzum
M- The Moon Dwellers by David Estes
N- The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County by Mark Twain
O-Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
P- The Princes Of Panajin: Volume I in the First Life fantasy adventure series. by Ryan Logan
Q- Quidditch Through the Ages by J.K. Rowling
R- Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard
S- Stars Above by Marissa Meyer
T- Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas
U- Unclouded Day by William Woodall
V- Voice of Gods by Eleanor Herman
W- Winter by Marissa Meyer
X- Phoenix Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
Y-
Z-

All About YA: Monthly Color Challenge
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Colors: Orange, Red, Yellow, Brown

Read:
1. Great Giants Stories Every Young Fan Should Know

Currently Reading:
1. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

All About YA:2016 Ebook Challenge

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Level 3:Read 25 ebooks

1. Voice of Gods by Eleanor Herman
2. Unclouded Day by William Woodall
3. Seeds of Discovery by Breeana Puttroff
4. Glory Prep: A novel of friendship, fashion, and faith by Shelley Adina
5. The Moon Dwellers by David Estes
6. Cress by Marissa Meyer
7. Scarlet by Marissa Meyer
8. Great Expectations by Charles Dickens
9. The Independent Guide to Universal Studios Hollywood 2016 by G. D. Costa
10. Home by Theresa Shaver
11. City Escape: A Stranded Novel by Theresa Shaver
12. Flotsam by Stephanie Skeem
13. The Wishing Pearl by Nicole O'Dell
14. The Embittered Ruby by Nicole O'Dell
15. The Shadowed Onyx by Nicole O'Dell
16. Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo
17. Heaven is for Real: A Little Boy's Astounding Story of His Trip to Heaven and Back by Todd Burpo
18. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by J.K. Rowling
19. The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
20. The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan
21. The Titan's Curse by Rick Riordan
22. Verity by Claire Farrell
23. Clarity by Claire Farrell
24. Purity by Claire Farrell
25. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

Nothing But Reading Challenges: May: Tea Time Reading Challenge

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Spell it Out
C:Charles Dickens, Great Expectations 5/19
H:Harry Potter: Magical Places from the Films: Hogwarts, Diagon Alley, and Beyond by Jody Revenson 5/17
A:Asha - The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling 5/14
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Nothing But Reading Challenges: Spring & Summer: Major League Baseball Challenge

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Post #109

*Note: You may back-date and use books read since April 1st

Level:Catcher 12-18 books (for now)

Spell-it-out rules:
â—� the first letter in the book's title
â—� the first letter in the series
â—� the first letter in the author's first or last name
â—� the first letter of a character's first, last, or nickname

1) Spell out the name of your favorite baseball team, or the one you predict will make it to the World Series.

Favorite team: San Francisco Giants

S:Stars Above by Marissa Meyer
A:Asha - The Tales of Beedle the Bard by J.K. Rowling
N

F:Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by J.K. Rowling
R:Ron Weasley - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
A
N
C:Channary - Fairest by Marissa Meyer
I
S:Smiley, Jim - The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County by Mark Twain
C:Carl Monaghan - Kalahari by Jessica Khoury
O

G:Greenglass House by Kate Milford
I
A
N
T
S

2) Read books with titles, covers, or themes based on team names.

3) Spell out a favorite player's name

Favorite Player: Buster Posey

B:Baldacci, David - The Finisher
U:Uncle Pumblechook - Great Expectations by Charles Dickens
S
T
E
R:Rowling, J.K. - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

P
O
S
E
Y

4) Play the 1st - 9th innings by reading series books that correspond with the inning.
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th - Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling
8th
9th

5) Playoffs- Using the Number Generator, generate the number of points the opposing team has. Read that number of books, plus one.

Number: 5

1.Quidditch Through the Ages by J.K. Rowling
2.Harry Potter: Magical Places from the Films: Hogwarts, Diagon Alley, and Beyond by Jody Revenson
3.
4.
5.
6.

6) Spell out any term or phrase used in baseball

Term: Fly Ball

F
L
Y

B
A
L
L

7) Home run! Finish a four-book series.

Series:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Types of Gem Coins by Challenge: (subject to change)
Colors will also be used randomly for various events.

Ruby Coin Book of the Month

How to Earn:
Ruby Coin 1 Ruby Coin for half DQ participation
Ruby Coin 1 Ruby Coin for Writing Disscussion Questions
Ruby Coin 1 Ruby Coin for completing ALL days DQs within month of BOM start

Example of ways to Earn Ruby Coins:
Receive 3 coins for: Writing DQs & Participating in all days DQs
Receive 2 coins for: Participating in all days DQs
Receive 1 coin for: Participating in at least half of the DQs


Spessartite Coin Monthly Challenges

How to Earn:
Spessartite Coin Join a Monthly Challenge on or after 4/1/16
Spessartite Coin Earned Gem Coins will vary by Challenge, check challenge details for how to earn Coins and how many will be earned.

Example of ways to Earn Spessartite Coins:
Receive coins for completing participating challenge
Receive coins for special tasks within participating challenges


Citrine Coin Seasonal Challenges

How to Earn:
Citrine Coin Join a Seasonal Challenge on or after 4/1/16
Citrine Coin Earned Gem Coins will vary by Challenge, check challenge details for how to earn Coins and how many will be earned.

Example of ways to Earn Citrine Coins:
Receive coins for completing participating challenge
Receive coins for special tasks within participating challenges


Emerald Coin Reading Challenges

How to Earn:
Emerald Coin Join a Reading Challenge on or after 4/1/16
Emerald Coin Earned Gem Coins will vary by Challenge, check challenge details for how to earn Coins and how many will be earned.

Example of ways to Earn Emerald Coins:
Receive coins for completing participating challenge
Receive coins for special tasks within participating challenges


Sapphire Coin Choose Your Own Adventure

How to Earn:
Sapphire Coin Join a Choose Your Own Adventure Challenge
Sapphire Coin Earned Gem Coins will vary by Challenge, check challenge details for how to earn Coins and how many will be earned.

Example of ways to Earn Sapphire Coins:
Receive coins for completing participating challenge
Receive coins for special tasks within participating challenges


Amethyst Coin Challenge Themes

How to Earn:
Amethyst Coin Join a Themed Challenge
Amethyst Coin Earned Gem Coins will vary by Challenge, check challenge details for how to earn Coins and how many will be earned.

Example of ways to Earn Amethyst Coins:
Receive coins for completing participating challenge
Receive coins for special tasks within participating challenges


Tourmaline Coin Bookless

How to Earn:
Tourmaline Coin Earn Gem Coins through Bookless Ways!
Tourmaline Coin Earned Gem Coins will vary by task, see details below, and Thread of how to earn coins

Example of ways to Earn Tourmaline Coins:
Receive 1 coins for: Welcoming 10 new members (posted as joined after 4/1/16). May redeem once quarterly (up to 4 times a year)
Receive 1 coins for: Submitting an idea for a new Reading Challenge. Receive bonus of 2 coins when/if your challenge is used
Receive 1 coins for: Every 25 Gem Coins earned (any color), request any color to receive. May redeem once quarterly (up to 4 times a year)
Receive coins (amounts to vary) for: participating in special events, book talk events and more!

Onyx Coin Team Challenges


Diamond Coin TBD

Outside Å·±¦ÓéÀÖ: Popsugar Reading Challenge 2016


1. A book based on a fairy tale
Cruel Beauty by Rosamund Hodge

2. A National Book Award winner
Currently Reading: The Collected Stories by Eudora Welty

3. A YA bestseller
Glass Sword by Victoria Aveyard

4. A book you haven't read since 4th grade or younger

5. A book set in your home state
The Notorious Jumping Frog of Calaveras County and Other Stories by Mark Twain

6. A book translated to English

7. A romance set in the future

8. A book set in Europe
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll

9. A book that's under 150 pages
Quidditch Through the Ages by J.K. Rowling

10. A New York Times bestseller
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

11. A book that's becoming a movie this year
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them by J.K. Rowling

12. A book recommended by someone you just met

13. A self-improvement book

14. A book you can finish in a day
Fairest by Marissa Meyer

15. A book written by a celebrity

16. A political memoir

17. A book at least 100 years older than you
Great Expectations by Charles Dickens

18. A book that's more than 600 pages
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling

19. A book from Oprah's Book Club

20. A science-fiction novel
Kalahari by Jessica Khoury

21. A book recommended by a family member

22. A graphic novel
The Lightning Thief: The Graphic Novel by Rick Riordan

23. A book that is published in 2016
TBR: The Hidden Oracle by Rick Riordan

24. A book with a protagonist that has your occupation
The Secret Language of Sisters by Luanne Rice

25. A book that takes place during summer

26. A book and its prequel
Prequel: Voice of Gods by Eleanor Herman
1st Book(TBR): Legacy of Kings by Eleanor Herman

27. A murder mystery

28. A book written by a comedian

29. A dystopian novel
Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

30. A book with a blue cover
Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

31. A book of poetry

32. The first book you see in a bookstore

33. A classic from the 20th century

34. A book from the library
Ship Breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi

35. An autobiography

36. A book about a road trip

37. A book about a culture you're unfamiliar with

38. A satirical book

39. A book that takes place on an island

40. A book that's guaranteed to bring you joy
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child by J.K. Rowling

Nothing But Reading Challenges: Reading University Challenge

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Post #667

Associates Degree (7 books in all)
â–� Read 1 book from each core subject (7 books)

Bachelors Degree: (20 books in all)
â–� Choose a Major (read 10 books from any 1 subject)
â–� Choose a Minor (read 3 books from any 1 subject, not the same as your major)


Masters Degree: (35 books in all)
â–� Choose 1 core subject to master - read 3 books from each subcategory, read 3 books mixed and matched (any subcategory from that core group) (15 books)
� Note: Can choose the same or a different category from your bachelors degree


PHD: (45 books in all)
â–� Choose 1 subcategory from your Masters and read 10 books from that subcategory.

**Note: My choices for all degrees above an Associate's are subject to change until I get to them.**

Associate's Degree
Science: The Martian by Andy Weir - Science Fiction Genre
Literature: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll - Beginning, middle, & end set in England
History:
Social Sciences: The Secret Language of Sisters by Luanne Rice - Set in a high school
Art: Greenglass House by Kate Milford - The stained glass windows play a big role in the mystery.
Language: Kalahari by Jessica Khoury - Set in Africa for Niger-Congo requirement
Athletics: Great Giants Stories Every Young Fan Should Know by Julie Jackson - all about the San Francisco Giants baseball team

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Nothing But Reading Challenges: Reading University Challenge

In-Depth Sub Category List:

Science:
Science Fiction - Science Fiction, Fantasy, Paranormal or Dystopian genre
Earth Science - fiction or non-fiction book about climate change, a natural disaster, or located primarily on/in the ocean or underground
Life Science - fiction or nonfiction book about an animal(s) or plant(s)
Applied Science - fiction or non-fiction book about a medical condition/epidemic/breakthrough or where a main character is a doctor or nurse

Literature:
American Novel - literature genre set in North America or by a North American author(s)
European Novel - literature genre set in Europe or by a European author(s)
World Novel - literature genre set outside of North America and Europe or by an author from outside of North America and Europe
Graphic Novel/Manga - graphic novel or manga genre & at least 200 pages in length

History (historical book defined as the book's timeline occurring at least 30 years prior to the publication date):
Alternate History - alternative history genre
American History - fiction or non-fiction historical book set in North America
European history - fiction or non-fiction historical book set in Europe
World history - fiction or non-fiction historical book set outside of North American and Europe

Social Science:
Anthropology - fiction or non-fiction book set in a culture or country different from yours (state your culture or country of origin)
Psychology - fiction or non-fiction book about psychology, psychological disorders, a psychiatrist, or where the main character has a mental disorder
Education - fiction or non-fiction book about education, an educator (school administration or teacher), or set in a school
Political Science - fiction or non-fiction book about a political movement, politician, or set in a "great power" state (UK, China, France, Germany, Japan, Russia, or US)

Art:
Fine Arts - fiction or non-fiction book where a fine art piece(s) or a fine artist(s) plays a major role in the plot (if not obvious state how); fine art is defined here as painting, drawing, comics, photography, and sculpture
Visual Arts - fiction or non-fiction book where a visual art piece(s) or a visual artist(s) plays a major role in the plot (if not obvious state how); visual art is defined here as dance, theater, and film
Music - fiction or non-fiction book where a musical piece(s) or a musician plays a major role in the plot (if not obvious state how)
Art History - fiction or non-fiction book set in ancient Greece or Rome

Language:
Indo-European - fiction or non-fiction book set in Spain, Russia or India
Sino-Tibetan - fiction or non-fiction book set in China or Japan
Niger-Congo - fiction or non-fiction book set in Africa
Austronesian - fiction or non-fiction book set in Australia or south east Asia

Athletics:
Baseball - fiction or non-fiction book about baseball or baseball player
Olympics - fiction or non-fiction book about the olympics, an olympian or any olympic sport (other than baseball or cricket)
Cricket - fiction or non-fiction book about cricket or set in an International Cricket Council (ICC) full member country (Australia, Bangladesh, England, India, New Zealand, Pakistan, South Africa, Sri Lanka, West India, or Zimbabwe)
Sports History - fiction or non-fiction historical book about any sport

Nothing But Reading Challenges: Choose Your Own Adventure

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Post #16

Choose Your Own Adventure: Duos
Level: Big (25+ books)

Option 3: Duo Spell-it-Out
â–ºUsing the Spell-it-Out Rules(*), spell out any set of duos in the list below.

(*)Spell-it-Out Rules
Using the first letter in the book’s title, the first letter of the series name, the first letter in the author’s first or last name, or the first letter of a character’s first, last, or nick-name, or the first letter in the audiobook narrators first or last name.
If you are reading a translated version, you can also use the first letter of the translator's first or last name.

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Nothing But Reading Challenges: Choose Your Own Adventure

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Choose Your Own Adventure: Flowers
Level: Rose (25+ books)

Option 3: Flower Spell-it-Out
â–ºUsing the Spell-it-Out Rules(*), spell out any of the Floral terms below.

(*)Spell-it-Out Rules
Using the first letter in the book’s title, the first letter of the series name, the first letter in the author’s first or last name, or the first letter of a character’s first, last, or nick-name, or the first letter in the audiobook narrators first or last name.
If you are reading a translated version, you can also use the first letter of the translator's first or last name.

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Nothing But Reading Challenges: Choose Your Own Adventure

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Choose Your Own Adventure: Harry Potter
Level: Cursed Child (25+ books)

Option 3: Harry Potter Spell-it-Out
â–ºUsing the Spell-it-Out Rules(*), spell out any of the Harry Potter words below.

(*)Spell-it-Out Rules
Using the first letter in the book’s title, the first letter of the series name, the first letter in the author’s first or last name, or the first letter of a character’s first, last, or nick-name, or the first letter in the audiobook narrators first or last name.
If you are reading a translated version, you can also use the first letter of the translator's first or last name.

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Nothing But Reading Challenges: Finish This Sentence...

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Post #253

Level: Deputy Managing Editor (100 - 109 books)

“A woman’s place is...�
“Can you look me straight in the eye and tell me that…�
“Did you ever…�
“Did you know that...�
“Does this dress make me look...�
“Don’t drink the water here, it’s filled with...�
“Every day we attack them with…�
“Everyone loves a…�
“Everything is...�
“For breakfast I had...�
“Happiness is...�
“He came to...�
“How is it possible that I've never heard of...�
“I can’t believe it was…�
“I can’t wait until...�
“I confess, I...�
“I feel better after drinking...�
“I hate it when certain people...�
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“I learned the hard way that...�
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“I like my men...�
“I love taking ‘selfies� with…�
“I love to dance and sing with...�
“I often wonder why I bother to…�
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“I want to eat my lunch with ...�
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“I wonder why...�
“I would do anything for you, except...�
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“I’m really looking forward to...�
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“If I could live anywhere, it would be...�
“If I had one superpower that would be...�
“If I’d known you were coming, I’d have...�
“If only I had a dollar for every time I thought of...�
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“Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it’s...�
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Nothing But Reading Challenges: Finish This Sentence...

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Post #254

Level: Deputy Managing Editor (100 - 109 books)

“It took...�
“It was a dark and stormy night, just perfect for…�
“It’s rabbit season! It’s Duck season! No, it’s...�
“Last night I dreamed I was...�
“Last night I dreamt of...�
“Last night I was walking in the park and saw...�
“Look out behind you, it’s a...�
“My father always said, ...�
“My favorite time of the year is...�
“My most embarrassing moment was when...�
“My mother always told me to…�
“My neighbor wants me to help her...�
“My personal motto is...�
“My prom night was...�
“My secret talent is…�
“Once upon a time there was a ...�
“Our paths will cross again when...�
“People always tell me...�
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“Poor vampire, he’s…�
“Right now is the perfect time to...�
“Run, if you see…�
“She had a heart like...�
“Sometimes I have to...�
“That is a match made in...�
“That reminds me; I need to…�
“That was definitely NOT your average...�
“The best dream I ever had was about...�
“The best things in life are...�
“The night is still young and…�
“The shocking truth is...�
“The specialty of the day is...�
“The world needs more...�
“The worst nightmare I ever had was about...�
“Then I met...�
“Today’s special is...�
“Tomorrow, let’s go to...�
“Welcome to...�
“What do you mean she said...�
“When I was little I wanted to be...�
“When I woke up this morning, I thought...�
“When I’m alone, I like to...�
“When no one’s looking I like to...�
“When the weather is cold I like to...�
“When the weather is hot I like to...�
“Whenever I think of that time of year, I think of…�
“Will you stay and be my…�
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“Wouldn’t it be nice if...�
“You couldn’t pay me to...�

Nothing But Reading Challenges: October: Sarcastic Awareness Month

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Post #8

Theme: freestyle
Level: Satirical (15+)

Mmmm I Can't wait to eat this big plate of cookies

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