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created Aug 15, 2024 03:02PM PDT
poll #1
Featured
Which of these Halloween-themed tasks should be included in the Fall 2024 challenge?
Gothic fiction: Read one of the top 200 books on the Best Gothic Books of All Time list (link in comments)
Monster Redux: Read a book with one of the following in the title - monster(s), ghost(s), witch(es), haunt(ed/ing), scream(ing), wicked, zombie(s)
Halloween list: Read one of the top 200 books on the Best Books to Read for Halloween list (link in comments)
created Aug 15, 2024 03:06PM PDT
poll #2
What are you thankful for this year? (and want to read about as a Fall task)
Family: Read a book shelved at least 15 times as family-saga (link in comments)
Health: Read a book featuring a medical professional (doctor, nurse, dentist, etc.).
Wealth: Read a book featuring a wealthy main character.
Career: Read a book with one of the following professions in the title or series name: doctor (dr.), teacher, professor, lawyer, pilot, nurse, detective
created Feb 17, 2024 09:56AM PST
poll #3
Which book from 50 years ago will inspire a task for us this Spring?
The Dispossessed by Ursula K. LeGuin was published 50 years ago in spring 1974. Read a book with a two-word title starting 'The'.
Carrie by Stephen King was published 50 years ago in spring 1974. Read a book whose whole title is one person's name.
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig was published 50 years ago in spring 1974. Read a book whose title contains the letter Z.
created Feb 17, 2024 09:51AM PST
poll #4
Which Spring Holiday shall we celebrate this year?
St. Patrick's Day: According to folklore, people wear a shamrock on St. Patrick’s Day because the saint used its three leaves to explain the Trinity. Read a book with the word "three" in the title, the third volume of a series, or published in a year ending in "3."
Cinco de Mayo: This day celebrates the victory of the Mexican army over the French army at The Battle of Puebla in 1862. Read a book set at least 51% in a country where the/an official language is either Spanish or French.
Earth Day: Earth Day is an annual event on April 22 to demonstrate support for environmental protection around the world. Read a book set in two or more different continents (at least 25% in each). (Countries that straddle two continents can count for either one, but not both.)
created Feb 17, 2024 09:47AM PST
poll #5
Which Decade of Authors shall we read in Spring 24?
Read a book by a Boomer Generation author born in the 10 years 1950-1959.
Read a book by a Generation X author born in the 10 years 1970-1979.
Read a book by a Silent Generation author born in the 10 years 1930-1939.
created Nov 18, 2023 01:33AM PST
poll #6
Which Mystery task shall we read for Winter 23/24?
Singular Mystery: Read a book with MPG mystery that is NOT part of a series.
Hygge Season: With the darker days of winter descending in the Northern Hemisphere, there’s no better time to cuddle up with a blanket, cup of tea, and a nice cozy mystery. Read a book with MPG “cozy mystery”.
Getting Dark: Days are getting darker in the Northern Hemisphere, and there’s a chill in the air. Take that mood to your bookshelf and read a book with MPG of both “mystery” and “noir”.
created Nov 18, 2023 01:29AM PST
poll #7
Which New Year's tradition shall we follow in Winter 23/24?
In honor of the Pappanji burning ceremony in Kochi, India, read a book set at least 75% in India or by an author born in India.
In honor of the Danish tradition of smashing plates on New Year's, read a book set at least 75% in Denmark or by an author born in Denmark.
In honor of the Spanish tradition of eating 12 grapes before the clock strikes midnight, read a book set at least 75% in Spain or by an author born in Spain.
created Nov 18, 2023 01:27AM PST
poll #8
Which Leap Year task shall we read for Winter 23/24?
Even with an extra day, February is still the shortest month. Read a short book (MPE has 100-150 pages).
February has an extra day tacked on this year. Read a book with a tacked on title (i.e.: a non-generic subtitle).
Julius Caesar instituted Leap Year in 45 B.C. Read a book with both a 4 and a 5 in the MPE page count.
created Aug 19, 2023 08:44AM PDT
poll #9
Which list task shall we read for Fall 2023? (Links can be seen in the comments box before voting)
Any from Protagonists Over 60
Top 150 from Strong Female Leads in Literature & Fiction
Top 100 from Best Ending; Top 50 from Best Opening Sentence ; Top 50 from Popsugar 2020 - A Book With a Great First Line
created Aug 19, 2023 08:41AM PDT
poll #10
Which title word task shall we read for Fall 2023?
In honor of Moon Tiger and A Thousand Splendid Suns, read a book with the word sun or moon in the title. Plural, possessives, and compound words included.
Honoring our founder, Sam, and his Monsterfest tasks, read a book with one of the following in the title: Devil(s)/Demon(s), Witch(es), Vampire(s), Zombie(s)/Undead, Ghost(s), or Werewolf(s)
In honor of Circling the Sun and Washington Square, read a book with a geometric shape in the title or subtitle. The form of the word can be any part of speech. Eg circle, circular, circulate all qualify.
created Aug 19, 2023 08:37AM PDT
poll #11
Which author name task shall we read for Fall 2023?
In honor of Irène Némirovsky, read a book where the author's first name begins with a vowel: a, e, i, o, or u.
In honor of Rumer Godden, read a book whose author has consecutive double consonants in his/her name.
In honor of Adam Johnson, read a book where the author's last name ends in SON.
created Feb 18, 2023 07:25PM PST
poll #12
Which series would you like to see complete the task:
"Read a series that shares a trait with one of the following:"
"Read a series that shares a trait with one of the following:"
Discworld: Any book from a series with a non-person series title
Lanny Budd: Any book that is part of a non-mystery series
Bobby Owens: Any book from a series with 20+ installments
Karla: a book that is part of two or more series
created Feb 18, 2023 07:22PM PST
poll #13
Which series shall we read for in the Spring?
For these tasks the word must be in the title, a book may have a subtitle, but the word must be in the title.
For these tasks the word must be in the title, a book may have a subtitle, but the word must be in the title.
Albright Sisters: A family relationship in the title
Amanda Bell Brown: A color in the title
Rivers of London: Type of waterway in title
The Dandelion Dynasty: The name of a flower in the title
created Feb 18, 2023 07:02PM PST
poll #14
How should we honor months 3, 4, and 5 this year?
Read a book whose title has exactly 3, 4, or 5 words. (Sub-titles can be counted or ignored.)
Read a book by an author who uses at least one three, four or five letter name for their publications.
A 3, 4 or 5 in publication date
A 3, 4 or 5 in the MPE page numbers
created Nov 25, 2022 07:43PM PST
poll #15
Which task would you like to see included in our Winter Challenge?
In honor of Peter Robinson, who wrote police procedurals, read any book whose main character is the police. No private eyes, civilian detectives or government spies for this
In honor of Louie Anderson, read a book with an MPG of Humor.
In honor of Melissa Bank, read a book of interconnected short stories.
In honor of John Jay Osborn Jr., read a book whose MC is a lawyer.
created Nov 25, 2022 07:41PM PST
poll #16
Which task would you like to see included in our Winter Challenge?
January is Yours, Mine and Ours Month-Read a book with a pronoun in the title, excluding forms of "it": I, we, you, he, she, they, me, him, her, us, them, myself, yourself, himself, herself, ourselves, themselves, mine, yours, his, hers, ours, theirs.
To celebrate the Chinese New Year (January 22), read any book where the first letters of the title words (including subtitle) make one of the words in the Chinese Zodiac: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, or Pig
To celebrate Red Apple Day (December 1), read any book with a fruit in the title or subtitle.
February 6th-Monopoly Board Game Goes on Sale-Read a book with the name of one of the original tokens in the title (dog, hat, car, boot/shoe, iron, thimble). Plurals are acceptable, but no other variations will work.
created Nov 25, 2022 07:40PM PST
poll #17
Which single use task shall we use for the winter season?
Read a book from a series you have already started. This book may not be used for combo. This task may be used only once.
Read a book that would have qualified for a task from last season. This task may be used only once. This task cannot be used for combo points.
Read a book by an author you enjoyed last season. This task can be used only one time. This task cannot be used for combo points.
Read a book that does not fit any other task. This task may only be used once and cannot be used for combo.
created Aug 26, 2022 10:23AM PDT
poll #18
Which popular task from Fall 2012 should we revisit this year?
Celebrate Oktoberfest by reading a book written by an author born in one of countries hosting Oktoberfest festivities: Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Columbia, Chile, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Ireland, Mexico, Palestinian Territories, Romania, United States and Vietnam. (10.2)
Monsterfest IV
Read a book published in the 21st Century (2000-2022) with a spooky and imaginary character in it. Vampires, ghosts, monsters, golems, etc. count but a scary human murderer would not. Unicorns and other imaginary creatures only count if they were scary. (10.7 - Karen GHHS' Task)
Read a book published in the 21st Century (2000-2022) with a spooky and imaginary character in it. Vampires, ghosts, monsters, golems, etc. count but a scary human murderer would not. Unicorns and other imaginary creatures only count if they were scary. (10.7 - Karen GHHS' Task)
Poe’s Tales
Read a collection of short stories or essays (Dewey decimal number of 8x4 or "essay(s)" in the title) by a single author. [for essays only, 8x4 means DDC 800s, ending in the numeral 4] (20.3)
Read a collection of short stories or essays (Dewey decimal number of 8x4 or "essay(s)" in the title) by a single author. [for essays only, 8x4 means DDC 800s, ending in the numeral 4] (20.3)
Veteran's Day, November 11th
Read any book written by a "veteran" author, one that has published books for 20 or more years during his/her lifetime. (20.8 - Kate S' Task)
Read any book written by a "veteran" author, one that has published books for 20 or more years during his/her lifetime. (20.8 - Kate S' Task)
created Aug 26, 2022 10:22AM PDT
poll #19
Which task should we include for task 10.1 this fall?
Read a book you have had on your TBR for more than a year. This task cannot be used for combo. This task may be used only once.
Read a book from a series you have already started. This book may not be used for combo. This task may be used only once.
Read a book that fits a Bingo Square from last season you didn't get to, or that you would like to repeat. This task cannot be used for combo. This task may be used only once.
Read a book where the first letter of any one of the author names is the same as the first letter in your Goodreads screen name. This task cannot be used for combo. This task may be used only once.
created Feb 23, 2022 08:40PM PST
poll #20
Read a book with a title consisting of at least three words, in which the initials can each be found in which holiday?
Easter
Songkran
Holla Mohalla
Nowruz
created Feb 23, 2022 08:38PM PST
poll #21
Which previous poll runner-up would you like to see included in our Spring 2022 challenge?
In honor of All's Well That Ends Well, read one of the top 250 from this list of Best Endings.
In honor of Anthony and Cleopatra, read a novel based on a true story. Please provide a link for the "true story" when posting this task.
Read any book from the Pen/Faulkner Award for Fiction (winners and finalists)
Beware the Ides of March – Read a non-mystery book about a murder.
created Feb 23, 2022 08:36PM PST
poll #22
Which task shall we include in our Spring challenge marking months 3, 4, and 5?
Any book by an author whose given name is 3, 4, or 5 letters long.
Any book by an author whose surname is 3, 4, or 5 letters long
Any book that has no word in its title that is 3, 4, or 5 letters long (title only, does not apply to any subtitle for this one).
Any book by an author who has 3, 4, or 5 initials (combination of name/surname and initials, e.g. Joyce Carol Oates, Dorothy B. Hughes, J.R.R. Tolkien, etc.)
created Nov 24, 2021 02:42PM PST
poll #23
Which task should we include in our Winter challenge to honor the shortest day of the year?
Read a short book 100-150 pages in MPE
Read a book by an author with a name consisting of 8 or fewer letters.
Read a book with one of the short synonyms in the title: small, little, tiny, miniscule, low, squat, stubby, miniature, dwarf, week, direct.
Read a book with a title containing 6 or fewer letters.
created Nov 24, 2021 02:40PM PST
poll #24
Which country (or countries) shall we visit this winter? Read a book set at least 75% in
Ireland (not Northern Ireland)
Australia
one of the countries of the former USSR (see comment below for list)
China
created Nov 24, 2021 02:20PM PST
poll #25
Which vocation shall we read about this winter? Inspired by winter birthdays.
Dewey: Ready any book that takes place in a library or bookstore OR a biography/memoir of a bookstore owner or librarian.
Barton: Read any book about nurses or medicine OR a biography/memoir about a nurse or doctor.
Lindbergh: Read any book where airplanes or airplane travel play a major part OR a biography/memoir of an aviator.
Disney: Read any book where art or artists are the focus OR a biography/memoir about an artist.
created Aug 24, 2021 07:00PM PDT
poll #26
Fingers crossed, we will have a robust back-to-school Fall, which school inspired task shall we use this year?
Read a book written by an author who has a current or previous profession of educator
Read a book set at an institute of learning (elementary, secondary, higher, college, university, etc)
Read a book in which the main character is a teacher
Read a book with the name of a common school supply in the title.
created Aug 24, 2021 06:59PM PDT
poll #27
Which Halloween inspired task shall we use?
Read a book with a death word in the title
Read a book with a body part in the title
Read one of the top 350 books from the You Read a Book About What? List.
Read one of the top 350 books from This List of Best Horror Novels
created Aug 24, 2021 06:57PM PDT
poll #28
Square Peg/Alternative Poll
Which task shall we include in our Fall Challenge?
Which task shall we include in our Fall Challenge?
Read a book you have had on your TBR for more than a year. This task may only be used once and cannot be used for combo.
Choose one book you read last season, and read any book on that book's Readers Also Enjoyed list. This task may only be used once and cannot be used for combo.
Read a book that one of our members read in the summer challenge. This task may only be used once.
Read a book that does not fit any other task. This task may only be used once and cannot be used for combo.
created Feb 21, 2021 08:13AM PST
poll #29
Square Peg (or Alternative) Which task should we use for 10.1 in the Spring season. Each of these tasks may be used up to three times and may not be used for combo.
Read a book by an author you enjoyed last season. This task can be repeated 3 times. This task cannot be used for combo points.
A Round Tuit - Read a book that fits a task in two (or more) previous challenges (and that you didn't get around to reading). This task cannot be used for combo points.
Choose one book you read last season, and read any book on that book's Readers Also Enjoyed list. Cannot be used for combo.
Traditional Square Peg: Read a book that does not qualify for any other RwS task. This task may not be used for combos.
created Feb 21, 2021 08:11AM PST
poll #30
Which popular, member-created task from Springs past, should we include in our 2021 Spring Challenge?
4 Letter Names Read a book by an author who uses at least one four letter name for their publications, eg Lisa Genova, Bret Easton Ellis, Roald Dahl, Victor Hugo
Tried and True Read a book by an author that is "tried & true" because he or she meets the following criteria on his or her goodreads author page: Average Rating at least 3.90 AND at least 100,000 ratings.
Dead Poet’s Society Read any book by any author who has a memorial that has been posted in Waymarking’s Dead Poet Society category. Waymarking is an online scavenger hunt game with over 1100 categories but only authors with memorials in this category are eligible. (You may search here.)
