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Lydia wrote: "Oh, and one more question! Should we separate science fiction from fantasy in the genres?"

I believe that they are already separated... At least they were in past challenges.

I would have thought so but go dinged on it in #10, so I wanted to make sure.

I tend not to use my library's classifications at all. They classify A LOT of YA as Adult because of content.

I agree Karis! I'm surprised what my public is doing as well.

Okay, I'll post another version by tomorrow and see how I'm doing.

Lydia wrote: I was wondering about that! I think that's absolutely wonderful. Can you tell me how to word that?

Lydia, I think for challenge 10, they included it as bonus points. So an extra 5 points if your book also works for the on-going challenge for that month; they can only get January bonus points if they read the book in January, etc.

Because in the on-going challenge we have no limit to the number of books that can be read each month for points, this could be (if you want to structure it as such) a way to gain lots of points! Or it could be a 1 shot deal, 5 bonus points per month for a total of 15. That I'll leave for you to decide.

Hope this helps!

I left 5.5 deliberate empty and would like some suggestions. I simply am not fond of the idea of books and movies since for some people this may be rather difficult (like me). Is there something else3 that might word? Oh, and I need it to be two books.

I deliberately left 5.5 empty because I need some suggestions about what to do. I need it to be 2 books, but I'm fond of the movie and book idea.There are some areas where that might be a bit difficult. What do you all think?

Lydia wrote: "I deliberately left 5.5 empty because I need some suggestions about what to do. I need it to be 2 books, but I'm fond of the movie and book idea.There are some areas where that might be a bit diffi..."

Section 5 is "Celebrate Good Times". How about "read two book where the characters celebrate something"? That's pretty vague, which sometimes works well for the two-book challenges.

Here we are -- just days from starting WT Challenge #11. Here is my final draft of tasks. Please let me know if there is anything that should be changed.


Wild Things Challenge #11
1. This Challenge is just for fun, so make sure you enjoy yourself!
2. The Challenge begins at 12:00 A.M. local time on January 1, 2012 and ends at 11:59 P.M. local time on March 30, 2012. The final list of winners will be posted on 5 April 2012.
3. All books must be classified as Young Adult or Juvenile Fiction by your local library or ŷ������ (e.g., a YA Listopia). If your library classifies subsequent books in a series as adult fiction, they will still be considered as YA.
4. All books must be at least 100 pages long.
5. Re-reads count.
6. Audio books and electronic books (unabridged), such as Kindle, all count for this Challenge.
7. Page counts will be according to the ŷ������ page count. Most books on ŷ������ now have page counts for the various book formats (e.g., hardcover, soft cover, e-book). If you used anything other than a hardcover, please note when you post for points.

Point Counts and Reporting Counts:

10 pts for completion of each task
5 extra points for genres; this can be used only once for each genre
5 extra points if a book selected for any task(s) meets the criteria for the Monthly Challenge for January, February, and/or March. (Check out the Monthly Challenge Board: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/3... )
2 points for each additional book added to the completion of a task.
50 additional points when you complete tasks 1-5.

When posting to the reporting board, please indicate the task, title, if the book meets any additional criteria (genre, WT Currently Reading, Monthly Challenge, the discussion board where you posted, additional book), number of pages (according to the GR �� please check if you might have read a paperback or hardcover version �� upper right hand corner on the book page), and the number of points for that task. For example:1.1 Nevermore Horror, Monthly Challenge, Monthly Challenge Discussion Board, 373 pages, 20 points.

Tasks:

Wild Things Rule!

1.1 Read one or both books selected as the Wild Things “currently reading�� for January, February, and/or March. Contribute to the conversation. 5 extra points if the book is read during the month selected.
1.2 Read a book that fits the theme of one of the Monthly Challenges.(Get 10 points for the task PLUS 5 extra points.)
1.3 Read a book that won a Young Adult award (nationally or state-wide). Discuss whether you thought it deserved or did not deserve the award.
1.4 Read a book listed in the top ten (10) of a ŷ������ Young Adult Listopia list (that has at least 100 votes) and contribute to or start a discussion on the appropriate board.
1.5 Read a book with a 4 or 5 star rating by another WT member.

It’s a Year of Firsts!

2.1 Read an author’s first book.
2.2 Read a book where the character has a first (e.g., first date, first dance, first day at school, first travel out of the state/country).
2.3 Read a book that is the first in a series. Discuss why you selected this particular book and if you will try to read the next in the series.
2.4 Read a book that is the first on a Young Adult Listopia list (that has at least 100 votes) by an author you have never read before.
2.5 Read a book that has one of the following words in its title: First, One, Start, Begin/Beginning (or any other word you think fits).

Happy Leap Year!

3.1 Read a book published in 2011 by an author you have never read before.
3.2 Read a book that has 366 pages (or more).
3.3 Hopefully the Mayans were not accurate in their prediction about 12/21/12. Read a book about a post-apocalyptic/utopian/dystopian world and post your thoughts/opinions.
3.4 Make sure you vote in this election year! Read a book where politics plays a role (e.g., main character is running for a student council position; family member is a politician; characters deal with a political issue).
3.5 Read a book that has one of the following words in the title: Happy, New, Year; Leap, Celebrate or any word related to sound (e.g., whistle, toot, blow. �� like the horns we use at midnight!).

Lucky in February and March

4.1 It’s time for Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day and the Ides of March! Read a book where the main character falls in love,
4.2 What about the Ides of March? Read a book that involves an element of death (a tribute to Shakespeare)
4.3 What is St. Patrick’s Day without magic? Read a book that has magical beings/creatures/setting.
4.4 Read a book whose title begins with L, O, V, E, U, C, K. Get 5 extra points for any title that has multiples of the letters. (Check it out! The only vowels not included are “a��, “i��, and sometimes “y��!)
4.5 Read two books that have one or more of the following words in the title: love, kiss, sweet, luck(y), gold, green, black, or brown (or a variation of the words). If the title contains more than one of the words, get 5 extra points for each additional word. For example, A Sweet Love Kiss would 10 extra points.

Celebrate Good Times!

5.1 It’s Chinese New Year on the 23rd of January �� the Year of the Dragon. But let’s celebrate any culture! Read a book about any place or protagonist from other than you home country discussed on one of the WT boards and participate in the discussion.
5.2 Read a book by an author whose name begins with “J��, “F�� or “M�� [first or last name].
5.3 Let’s go on Spring Break! Read a book where the character(s) are traveling for a holiday (5 extra points if the book takes place on spring break).
5.4 Ah! The Vernal Equinox! Let’s celebrate Spring. Read a book with a plant or flower on the cover or in its title.
5.5 Read two books that involve some sort of celebration.

BONUS:
6.1 Select three books from three different WT boards where you have never/or rarely (less than 4 posts) posted before. After reading the books, post on the boards. [30 pts]
6.2 Read a book by a favorite author and post to the appropriate board.
6.5 Read a sequel/next in a series of any book you have read for tasks 1.1-5.5 and post on the why you selected this specific author/book and whether or not the book lived up to your expectations.


Genres:
Action/Adventure
Classic
Dystopian/Apocalyptic/Post-Apocalyptic
Fantasy/Supernatural
Folk/Fairy Tale (including retellings)
Historical Fiction
Horror/Thriller/Suspense
Humor
LGBT
Manga
Multicultural
Mystery
Nonfiction
Paranormal
Poetry
Realistic Fiction/Contemporary
Religious
Romance
Sci-Fi
Short Stories
Sports Fiction
War

Love it Lydia! Good job!

Looks good to me too! I love all the potential to revive old discussions.

Looking forward to a new challenge. I keep hoping I"ll do better each time but I always seem to get sidetracked.

Im getting excited to start the new challenge!!

Cool! Feel free to start putting your potential reading lists on this site.

I will open the posting site before I watch the ball in Times Square drop (I'm originally from NY).

Looking forward to every participant!

Mmm.. My favorite part of it is taking the challenge and printing it out...seeing what I have fits. It feeds my inner geek.

I'm excited for this to start. If anyone wants to use my updated spreadsheet, feel free (you'll just have to erase my books and input yours).

Karis, you spread sheet is so cool. It's wonderful you are sharing it.

I do the same Stephanie. I always check my TBR list before every challenge. At least then I get some of them read -- but of course, I read posts and end up adding so many more!

Getting ready, gang. I can hardly wait to start.

Hi,

I'm so excited to participate in a challenge again. It's been way too long. I already have a lists of books to read and a few checked out from the library.

Good luck to everyone!
Jennifer

Lydia, I'm hoping that your rule #7 doesn't cause you any grief! I know in the past we've always used the page count of the first edition that pops up on GR when the book is searched. That way it didn't matter if one person read the large type edition, the challenge overseer didn't have to hunt for hardback page counts for other editions or audiobooks.

Here's my plan so far...

Wild Things Rule!

1.1 Read one or both books selected as the Wild Things “currently reading�� for January, February, and/or March. Contribute to the conversation. 5 extra points if the book is read during the month selected. Anna Dressed in Blood
1.2 Read a book that fits the theme of one of the Monthly Challenges.(Get 10 points for the task PLUS 5 extra points.)
1.3 Read a book that won a Young Adult award (nationally or state-wide). Discuss whether you thought it deserved or did not deserve the award. The Underneath
1.4 Read a book listed in the top ten (10) of a ŷ������ Young Adult Listopia list (that has at least 100 votes) and contribute to or start a discussion on the appropriate board. Delirium
1.5 Read a book with a 4 or 5 star rating by another WT member. Wither

It’s a Year of Firsts!

2.1 Read an author’s first book. Hourglass
2.2 Read a book where the character has a first (e.g., first date, first dance, first day at school, first travel out of the state/country). Before I Die
2.3 Read a book that is the first in a series. Discuss why you selected this particular book and if you will try to read the next in the series. Unearthly
2.4 Read a book that is the first on a Young Adult Listopia list (that has at least 100 votes) by an author you have never read before. Perfect Chemistry
2.5 Read a book that has one of the following words in its title: First, One, Start, Begin/Beginning (or any other word you think fits). After the First Death

Happy Leap Year!

3.1 Read a book published in 2011 by an author you have never read before. Farsighted
3.2 Read a book that has 366 pages (or more). Almost Perfect
3.3 Hopefully the Mayans were not accurate in their prediction about 12/21/12. Read a book about a post-apocalyptic/utopian/dystopian world and post your thoughts/opinions. Legend
3.4 Make sure you vote in this election year! Read a book where politics plays a role (e.g., main character is running for a student council position; family member is a politician; characters deal with a political issue). All These Things I've Done
3.5 Read a book that has one of the following words in the title: Happy, New, Year; Leap, Celebrate or any word related to sound (e.g., whistle, toot, blow. �� like the horns we use at midnight!). Hurt Go Happy

Lucky in February and March

4.1 It’s time for Valentine’s Day, St. Patrick’s Day and the Ides of March! Read a book where the main character falls in love. Anna and the French Kiss
4.2 What about the Ides of March? Read a book that involves an element of death (a tribute to Shakespeare) Saving June
4.3 What is St. Patrick’s Day without magic? Read a book that has magical beings/creatures/setting. A Million Suns
4.4 Read a book whose title begins with L, O, V, E, U, C, K. Get 5 extra points for any title that has multiples of the letters. (Check it out! The only vowels not included are “a��, “i��, and sometimes “y��!) The Scorpio Races
4.5 Read two books that have one or more of the following words in the title: love, kiss, sweet, luck(y), gold, green, black, or brown (or a variation of the words). If the title contains more than one of the words, get 5 extra points for each additional word. For example, A Sweet Love Kiss would 10 extra points. Seth Baumgartner's Love Manifesto

Celebrate Good Times!

5.1 It’s Chinese New Year on the 23rd of January �� the Year of the Dragon. But let’s celebrate any culture! Read a book about any place or protagonist from other than you home country discussed on one of the WT boards and participate in the discussion. Born Confused
5.2 Read a book by an author whose name begins with “J��, “F�� or “M�� [first or last name]. Folly
5.3 Let’s go on Spring Break! Read a book where the character(s) are traveling for a holiday (5 extra points if the book takes place on spring break).
5.4 Ah! The Vernal Equinox! Let’s celebrate Spring. Read a book with a plant or flower on the cover or in its title. Between Shades of Gray
5.5 Read two books that involve some sort of celebration.

BONUS:
6.1 Select three books from three different WT boards where you have never/or rarely (less than 4 posts) posted before. After reading the books, post on the boards. [30 pts]
6.2 Read a book by a favorite author and post to the appropriate board.
6.5 Read a sequel/next in a series of any book you have read for tasks 1.1-5.5 and post on the why you selected this specific author/book and whether or not the book lived up to your expectations.

Angela says: Lydia, I'm hoping that your rule #7 doesn't cause you any grief! I know in the past we've always used the page count of the first edition that pops up on GR when the book is searched. That way it didn't matter if one person read the large type edition, the challenge overseer didn't have to hunt for hardback page counts for other editions or audiobooks.

Okay, I can change that Angela. I was wondering because some of my pages had differences in the last challenge.

Lydia wrote: "Angela says: Lydia, I'm hoping that your rule #7 doesn't cause you any grief! I know in the past we've always used the page count of the first edition that pops up on GR when the book is searched. ..."

No need to, I don't mind either way. Whatever works best for you!! Just wondering if it'd be a problem.

I have a question about 3.5, and this may be a stretch so I wanted to ask. Since it talks about sounds you make at midnight could Howl's Moving Castle count for like howling???

Emily wrote: "I have a question about 3.5, and this may be a stretch so I wanted to ask. Since it talks about sounds you make at midnight could Howl's Moving Castle count for like howling???"

That sounds like a midnight sound to me, Emily. No problem.

Question about task 4.2. It says something about a character that dies (a tribute to shakespeare). Can I use a book that focuses heavily on Shakespeare? I'm reading a book (book ten in a series) where they refer back to past characters that die but the characters visit Shakespeare's Globe Theater and find that they are relatives of a sort of Shakespear?

Sure, Amy. This did not have to be about Shakespeare himself -- just a character that dies. As long as it is a YA book, there is no problem. I'd be very interested to know what book it is!

Into the Gauntlet

For task 4.4 where you read a book starting with one of the letters listed....if a book has The as the first word, are we counting that? for example, I'm reading a book called The Craving? Can I use this book for 4.4, starting with a C?

Sure Amy that's okay for 4.4

Karis (YA Litwit) wrote: "Someone asked for guidance on setting up their spreadsheet last challenge... I just set mine up, if anyone wants to copy. The link is below. Starting to think about books...

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This is awesome. Since I just joined, I was wondering how I might actually keep track of this (I was thinking I could do it in my record journal but I'm not sure it would work). I may do something similar!!! Thanks for the idea!

Just and FYI- nominations are open for March's group read. If you haven't found a book you like to fit the group read task, why don't you nominate one!

The polls are open for the theme for the on-going challenge for March. It's a good way to earn some bonus points!!