Posted July 28, 2022 ~* The 250 Book Challenge *~ What it says in the title! I challenge you to read 250 books in a year. Think you can do it? Get reading! The Rules: 1. You have between August 1st 2022 (00:00am GMT), and July 31st 2023 (at 11:59pm GMT) to read 250 books. There are smaller milestones for those of us who can't/won't reach the 250 mark, and to help participants feel like they're getting somewhere. 2. You can join at any time during the year, but you still only have until July 31st 2023 to reach the target! You can start straight away, we'll try and add you as soon as possible, if you've been left off the list or your username is misspelled, feel free to shoot me a PM or just say it on this thread. 3. Books that you've read and finished before your join date do not count, even if you join after August 1st. (E.g. you join on 3rd Sept - you can only count books from 3rd September onwards). 4. Reply to this thread once you've finished a book with the code below. You can, if you like, give a short review and/or a rating, but please don't reveal spoilers as others may not have read it. 5. If you've just started a book, or are half way through one when you begin the challenge, then that will count towards your total. 6. The only books that do not count are textbooks, or books with less than 100 pages. So you can read children books (provided they meet the 100 page mark), young adult, biographies etc. Any genre is accepted. Manga is only accepted if it's 500 pages or more. Online unpublished fiction (not fanfiction) is allowed if it has 20,000 words or more (please post the link to the story and the number of words, however if the story could be considered unsuitable for minors post the link via PM). 7. Re-reads count, though I would prefer it if you label them as such (just for the records). Each time you re-read a book it counts as a point. 8. Participants are listed below, with their current book count next to their usernames. 9. There is no way to prove or disprove you've read the books you say you have, so please, I ask that you be honest (^^) I will, however usually check the page length of books - someone's gotta keep an eye on you lot! 10. Get reading and have fun! *shoos you* 11. You can write a summary of the book you read but it has to be in less than 100 words, but more than 10 words. It's not mandatory but it would be nice if you do. [b]Book Number:[/b] [b]Number Of Pages:[/b] [b]Book Title:[/b] [b]Author:[/b] [b]Summary:[/b] (optional) [b]Rating:[/b] (optional) [b]Review:[/b] (optional) Example: Book Number: 1 Number Of Pages:500 Book Title: Go Dog Go! Author: P.D. Eastman Summary: This book entails a story of a dog that runs, the dog is the main character of this story and the author expresses how the dogs feels beautiful. (Never read this book before in my life; but you catch my drift) Rating: 5/5 Review: -- Many people got busy over the duration of the challenge, so to help new budding readers when you reach one of our milestones they will be a graphic given to you marking your commitment. Milestones 1 5 10 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200 225 250 FAQ Q: My name/full book number is not on the list. A: Everything after an update won't be on the list until the next update. However, if there has been an update and you notice something is still missing, either repost or PM me. Q: Can I post books even though I'm not on the list yet? A: If you posted a sign up post, you can start counting books as soon as you finish them. Q: Can I count comic books when they have less than 500 pages but are part of a series? A: In this case, if you can reach 500 pages by adding several books of the same series, it will count. Example of what you can post as the title: The Walking Dead vol. 1-4. Q: What counts as a re-read? A: Any book that you've read more than once during the challenge. Share this post Link to post
Posted July 28, 2022 (edited) Participants and book total AsymDoll13 98 autumnbrandolyn 300 Chaos Rider 2 Cheesecake_Raccoon 11 DraconicDetective 0 Galleri 0 Gizmohihi 2 Lagie 121 Little-Star 87 Purpledragonclaw 15 purplehaze 60 Stormcaller 55 Participants and book total from 2021-2022 AsymDoll13 15 autumnbrandolyn 166 Catstaff 35 DraconicDetective 1 Flaviel 2 GhostMouse 14 Kanaye 5 Lagie 135 Little-Star 67 Purpledragonclaw 35 tnoelemaK 8 Skadi 3 Shrapnarl 1 Trystan 39 Edited August 1, 2023 by Little-Star Share this post Link to post
Posted July 28, 2022 Count me in, please! Thanks for hosting, @Little-Star! *leaves brownies for everyone* Share this post Link to post
Posted July 29, 2022 May I join you this year, please? I'm not the fastest reader, but I think 100, (or maybe 125 if I push it), might be a realistic goal for me. Share this post Link to post
Posted July 29, 2022 (edited) 52 minutes ago, Stormcaller said: May I join you this year, please? I'm not the fastest reader, but I think 100, (or maybe 125 if I push it), might be a realistic goal for me. Don't worry most people don't reach 100 and only a few people actually reached 250 (mostly Catstaff a few times) Edited July 29, 2022 by Little-Star Share this post Link to post
Posted July 29, 2022 count me in! this is the most fun i've had all year. thanks for hosting! Share this post Link to post
Posted August 1, 2022 I would like to join in this year. I am really trying to read more and this might be a good incentive. Share this post Link to post
Posted August 1, 2022 Welcome welcome @purplehaze, the more the merrier! Plenty of room by the fire for another chair. Share this post Link to post
Posted August 1, 2022 6 hours ago, purplehaze said: I would like to join in this year. I am really trying to read more and this might be a good incentive. Welcome! It's also a good place to find book recommendations. Share this post Link to post
Posted August 1, 2022 (edited) Welcome to Purplehaze always nice to have new people I promise we don't bite Edited August 1, 2022 by Little-Star Share this post Link to post
Posted August 2, 2022 Book Number: 1 Number Of Pages: 432 Book Title: Sisters of Sword and Song Author: Rebecca Ross Book Number: 2 Number Of Pages: 272 Book Title: I Wish My Teacher Knew Author: Kyle Schwartz Share this post Link to post
Posted August 3, 2022 Book Number: 1 Number Of Pages: 463 Book Title: The Real Katie Lavender Author: Erica James Summary: A year after her mother dies, Katie receives a letter from her that changes everything she knew about herself. Book Number: 2 Number Of Pages: 172 Book Title: Pick of the Litter Author: Bill Wallace Summary: When his grandfather has surgery, Tom helps him out with his hunting dog business. Book Number: 3 Number Of Pages: 388 Book Title: The Book of Lost Names Author: Kristin Harmel Summary: In 1942, Eva is forced to flee Paris and finds refuge in a small mountain town where she begins forging documents for Jewish children fleeing to Switzerland. Review: Excellent reading! I also recommend her other book The Forest of Vanishing Stars. Both cover areas of WW2 I had no clue about. Share this post Link to post
Posted August 3, 2022 Book Number: 3 Number Of Pages: 368 Book Title: Into the Heartless Wood Author: Joanna Ruth Meyer Book Number: 4 Number Of Pages: 400 Book Title: Cinderella Is Dead Author: Kalynn Bayron Share this post Link to post
Posted August 3, 2022 (edited) Book Number: 1 Number Of Pages: 333 Book Title: Guide Me Home Author: Kim Vogel Sawyer Summary: Will the chance to work as a guide in Mammoth Cave give Rebekah Hardin the chance to bring joy back to her family after tragedy claims her brother's life? Under the guidance of an experienced guide, Tolly Sandford, "Reb" begins to learn the complexities of the cave. They are joined by a young college student, Devlin Hale, who wants to map the caverns for his senior cartography course. This story of faith, family and romance lovingly depicts the people and the culture of early the 1900s' Appalachia. Edited August 3, 2022 by purplehaze Share this post Link to post
Posted August 4, 2022 (edited) Book Number: 1 Number Of Pages: 451 Book Title: Unfit to Practice Author: Perri O'Shaughnessy Summary: This is the eighth, of thirteen, in the Nina Reilly series of legal thrillers. Book Number: 2 Number Of Pages: 443 Book Title: Presumption of Death Author: Perri O'Shaughnessy Summary: This is the ninth book in the Nina Reilly series of legal thrillers. Edited August 4, 2022 by Stormcaller Share this post Link to post
Posted August 5, 2022 Book Number: 5 Number Of Pages: 384 Book Title: The Midnight Bargain Author: C L Polk Book Number: 6 Number Of Pages: 208 Book Title: The Things She’s Seen Author: Ambelin Kwaymullina Share this post Link to post
Posted August 5, 2022 Book Number: 4 Number Of Pages: 523 Book Title: All the Light We Cannot See Author: Anthony Doerr Summary: In St. Malo, during WW2, blind Marie-Laure uses the miniature of the town, built by her father, to find her way around after they flee from Paris. Book Number: 5 Number Of Pages: 246 Book Title: The Nantucket Inn Author: Pamela Kelley Summary: Widowed Lisa Hodges must find a way to stay on Nantucket after her husband's death. Book Number: 6 Number Of Pages: 251 Book Title: Nantucket Neighbors Author: Pamela Kelley Summary: The continuation of the life of Lisa Hodges and her four children. Vacations are a good time for reading! Share this post Link to post
Posted August 6, 2022 Book Number: 1 Number Of Pages: 351 Book Title: The Safe Place Author: Anna Downes Summary: Emily Proudman's life has fallen apart: no job, home, or agent, all in one day. After the CEO of the company she was recently fired from offers her a job on a secluded island with every luxury she could ask for, she takes it without thinking. She quickly learns, though, that not all is as it seems on this idyllic island. Share this post Link to post
Posted August 6, 2022 Book Number: 2 Number Of Pages: 336 Book Title: Squeeze Me Author: Carl Hiaasen Summary: A novel of social and political intrigue, set against the glittering backdrop of Florida's gold coast. Review: Intended to be funny, but failed for me. Spent so much time skewering a Trump-like President that it totally lost the story line. A lot of repetition of all the tired Trump jokes we have heard (and I am far from a Trump fan!) spoiled this book for me. This was my first book by this author, and may be my last. Share this post Link to post
Posted August 6, 2022 (edited) Book Number: 3 Number Of Pages: 427 Book Title: Unlucky in Law Author: Perri O'Shaughnessy Summary: This is the tenth book in the Nina Reilly series of legal thrillers. Edited August 6, 2022 by Stormcaller Share this post Link to post
Posted August 7, 2022 Book Number: 1 Number Of Pages: 482 Book Title: Le Silmarillion (french version of The Silmarillion) Author: JRR Tolkien Summary: The backstory of Middle-Earth from the beginning to the first war against Sauron Share this post Link to post
Posted August 7, 2022 Book Number: 7 Number Of Pages: 221 Book Title: Orphan at My Door: The Home Child Diary of Victoria Cope. Dear Canada series Author: Jean Little Summary: In Guelph, Ontario, in 1897, Victoria keeps a diary telling of her experiences with Marianne, a girl from England who comes to live with them as a maid. Book Number: 8 Number Of Pages: 184 Book Title: Descendants: School of Secrets: CJ's Treasure Chase Author: Jessica Brody Summary: CJ, the daughter of Captain Hook, uses all her piratical skills to follow a treasure map. Book Number: 9 Number Of Pages: 286 Book Title: Karen Author: Marie Killilea Summary: Karen was born premature in 1940 and diagnosed with cerebral palsy. This is a true story. Her mother fought for a nationwide CP organization. Karen passed away in 2020. Share this post Link to post
Posted August 7, 2022 Book Number: 4 Number of Pages: 396 Book Title: Case of Lies Author: Perri O'Shaughnessy Summary: Eleventh in the Nina Rice series, this one involved mathematicians and murder. Review: Without the tedious romantic story lines of the earlier books, this one was interesting and fast moving right from the beginning. Share this post Link to post
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