The Nest Book Club Challenge

WBC 25 Point Tasks

2012-01-01T16:52:00.000-08:00

Here are the 25 Point Tasks:

Booney - Read a "non-fiction" book about a paranormal subject (i.e. Bigfoot, Area 51, the Bermuda Triangle, telekinesis, the jersey devil, chupacabra, spontaneous combustion, yeti, the loch ness monster, hauntings or ghosts etc.). Do not read a novel with characters with telekinesis (such as Carrie) but a "non-fiction" book. I say "non-fiction" because, well....I don't know what else to call it. But the book has to be about the paranormal subject. Such as The Day After Roswell; or Into the Bermuda Triangle etc.

http://community.thenest.com/cs/ks/forums/61848024/ShowThread.aspx#61848024

Julie37619 - Read any book from any of the Best American series (Best American Short Stories, Best American Non-Required Reading, Best American Essays, etc).

http://www.hmhbooks.com/hmh/site/bas

Read2Me - Read a book with a dessert in the title or about a baker/bakery and then bake something yummy and share with the board via picture (or you can mail each of us a sample for extra bonus points!).

MrandMrsBrist - Read a book (fiction or non-fiction) about a medical mystery.

http://community.thenest.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/62097462.aspx

http://community.thenest.com/cs/ks/forums/61890797/ShowThread.aspx#61890797

tims_angel - Read two books in different genres by the same author. Post about which book/genre you liked better, why, and whether you would consider reading additional books by the same author in the other genre.

http://community.thenest.com/cs/ks/forums/61875927/ShowThread.aspx#61875927

Winter Book Challenge Tasks

2011-12-10T08:48:00.000-08:00

WBC will run from 1/1/2012 until 3/31/2012. Below are the tasks.

5 Point Tasks

read a romance for Valentines Day
read a book with a winter word in the title (ice, snow, winter, cold, etc)
read a Newbery winner
read a Printz winner or honor book
read a play
reread one of your favorite books
read a book by a dead author
read a book by an author whose first and last names start with the same letter
read a book that fits any of the 10 or 15 pt categories
read a book with an animal in the title

10 Point Tasks

read a collection of short stories
read a book with 4+ stars on GR
read a book published the year you graduated HS
listen to an audiobook
read a book by an author whose last name begins with J, F, or M
book not originally published in English
literature-map.com, enter your favorite author, read a book by an author who pops up
read a book with an African American main character or author
give an author a second chance (you didn't like a book by that author earlier)
read a book you saw on a blog

15 Point Tasks

read a book with one of the 7 deadly sins in the title
read a book written before 1900
read a book about a disaster (natural or man-made)
read a western
read a book from Oprah's book club
read a book that fits an unfinished category from a previous challenge
read a science fiction book
read and discuss the Jan, Feb, or March NBC book
read a book by a celebrity or politician
read a biography of a woman for Women's History Month

In addition, there will be five 25 point tasks selected by random draw from the finishers of the Fall Book Challenge. The 25 point tasks will be announced some time around 1/1.

The 25 Point Tasks!

2011-10-05T13:50:00.000-07:00

Here are the 25 point tasks for 2011 FBC. These creators of these tasks were chosen by random draw from the finishers of SuBC.

1) Jackiblack

Read a book that spans across several generations of the same family.

Here is a link to a post with ideas:
http://community.thenest.com/cs/ks/forums/2/58778068/ShowThread.aspx#58778068

2) Pandasquishy

Read a book featured on either Jon Stewart or the Colbert Report, from any year. Here's some handy links for that:
http://www.colbertreportbooklist.com/
http://www.dailyshowbooklist.com/

Here is a link to a post with ideas:
http://community.thenest.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/58721460.aspx

3. sarahelisabethm

Ask your librarian/bookstore staff person for a recommendation. Post about the book they recommended, what you thought about it, and your overall experience. Was the person nice? Helpful? Mean?

4. hollymichael

Read a book about a religion other than your own--can be either fiction or non-fiction. A few that come to mind: The Chosen, Under the Banner of Heaven, Plain Truth.

Here is a link to a post with ideas:
http://community.thenest.com/cs/ks/forums/58748796/ShowThread.aspx#58748796

5. Opalsky007

In honor of Halloween, read something scary: a horror story, a dystopian novel, or a nonfiction on a creepy topic.

FBC Spreadsheet

2011-09-13T11:54:00.000-07:00

Here's a spreadsheet the lovely Jen748 created to track the tasks.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AiQuz2ZjBLNPdG9CeTBGc3o4RUQtVHFpTGlrbUpKcHc&hl=en_US

Also, as a reminder FBC runs from Oct 1st to Dec 31st!

Fall Book Challenge (FBC) Tasks

2011-09-13T08:28:00.000-07:00

5pts
1. Since everyone's been reading long books lately: short book (under 200 pages)
2. Book you already own (as of 10/1/11), but haven't read
3. Since it's getting dark earlier: book with dark cover (black, dark brown, dark blue, dark purple)
4. Read a book and give it a better title a la betterbooktitles.com
5. Read a book with a picture or drawing of a person on the cover

10pts
1. Book that's had a movie made from it
2. Biography or memoir
3. Book by a new to you author
4. Book with average of 4+ stars on GR
5. Read a book with a food word in the title or about food

15pts
1. Book by a British author
2. Read and discuss the Oct, Nov, or Dec NBC book or the Halloween book
3. IHO Veterans Day: Read a book set during or about a war (fiction or non)
4. Partner with a nestie and suggest a book to each other. Read that book.
5. Read a book published in 2011.

25pts
Still to be determined. I will update when we have the 25 point tasks!

2011 Summer Book Challenge 25 Point Tasks

2011-06-20T08:58:00.001-07:00

1) KPOW - Read a non-fiction book from the NY Times Notable list from 2009, 2008, 2007, or 2006.There are 200 books to chose from.

Link to original post with details and ideas:
http://community.thenest.com/cs/ks/forums/54532820/ShowThread.aspx#54532820

2009 List:
http://www.nytimes.com/gift-guide/holiday-2009/100-notable-books-of-2009-gift-guide/list.html

2008 List:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/07/books/review/100Notable-t.html?pagewanted=2

2007 List:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/07/books/review/100Notable-t.html?pagewanted=2

2006 List:
http://www.nytimes.com/ref/books/review/20061203notable-books.html

2) FABK - I was a huge fan of the TV show the Gilmore Girls. I have found a couple of lists online of the books read by Rory on the show, or that she quoted. So all you have to do is pick one of her books. Here is the good reads link to about 100 of the 200 books she "read".

http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/4009.Rory_s_Book_Club

Link to original post with details and ideas:
http://community.thenest.com/cs/ks/forums/55242683/ShowThread.aspx#55242683

3) Zoieglow - In honor of the end of Harry Potter in July, read a Harry Potter book OR a book with a magic word in the title (for example, magic, wand, spell, witch, wizard, potion, etc). When you're done, learn a magic trick and come back and post what trick you learned and whether you amazed anyone. It can be a card trick, sleight of hand, anything.

Link to original post with details and ideas:
http://community.thenest.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/55238941.aspx

4) anelms - My task is to read a book that was on a bestseller list the year you were born.

Link to original post with details and ideas:
http://community.thenest.com/cs/ks/forums/55338316/ShowThread.aspx#55338316

Link to a website with past bestseller lists:
http://www.hawes.com/pastlist.htm

5)MrsGinTN - Decided to let 6th place pick the task so we've got:

Ziggy23213 - Ask your DH/SO to pick out a book for you that they think you would enjoy. Post about why you think they picked it for you, and whether you actually enjoyed it or not. (If you are not in a relationship currently, have a close friend or family member pick a book for you.)

Link to original post with details and ideas:
http://community.thenest.com/cs/ks/forums/55354927/ShowThread.aspx#55354927

2011 Summer Book Challenge Tasks

2011-06-20T08:45:00.000-07:00

5 pt
read a mystery
read a book chosen based on its cover
read a YA book
read a book with a cover that’s a hot color: red, orange, yellow
read a book you read about in a book blog

10 pt
read a book with a number in its title
read an historical fiction novel
read a book from a summer reading list
read a banned book (banned book week is Sept 24-Oct 1)
read a book that is part of a series

15 pt
read the july, aug, or sept NBC pick and participate in its discussion
read a non-fiction history book
read a book by a Canadian author
read a book not originally published in English
read a book you’ve owned/had on your TBR list for over a year

2011 Spring Book Challenge

2011-04-01T18:04:00.000-07:00

5 pts
1. Read a book with a one word title

2. Read a book that you already own, but haven't read

3. IHO Cherish an Antique Day (April 9), read a classic

4. Read a book by an author that has an X, Z, or Q in their name

5. Lewis and Clark set off on 5/14/1804: Read a book set somewhere you'd like to go

6. Read a book with a person's entire head not visible (only shows other parts of the body)
Some clarification to this task:

The whole entire head cannot be visable. Part of the head may be visible. The head does not have to be visable at all as long as part of the body is visable.

7. Flowers are (finally!) growing: Read a book with a green cover or with "flower" or a specific flower name in the title

8. Read a book you loved as a child/teenager

9. IHO Earth Day read an ebook, library book, or listen to an audiobook

10. Read something outside

10 pts

1. Read a book about/at a wedding

2. School's out for summer: read a book set in or about high school

3. Read a play by Shakespeare

List of Shakespeare's Plays

Shakespeare's Complete Works Online

4. Read a book set in or about a country you haven't been to

5. Read a good book: has an average of 4 stars or higher on Goodreads. The book must have at least 50 ratings (not reviews).

6. Read a book with a weather word for the start of hurricane season. Ex: snow, rain, thunder, hurricane, wind, etc.

7. Poll Nesties for your book (out of 5 you suggest)

8. Read a book to continue a series you have already started

9. IHO Pet Owner Day (April 25): book about a pet or animal

10. Read a book about an author (biography, memoir, historical fiction)

15 pts

1. IHO of royal wedding, book about royalty or royal character

2. Holocaust Remembrance Day (May 2): book about/set in the Holocaust

3. Read a book of poetry

4. Read a book in a genre you don't normally read

5. Read a book by an author with your name (first, middle, maiden, or last)

6. Read the April, May, or June NBC pick and participate in the discussion April, May and June NBC picks

7. IHO National Smile Month (June), read a humorous book

8. Read a popular book: a book that has at least 15,000 ratings (not reviews) on goodreads

9. IHO Mother's and Father's Days, get a suggestion from your mom, dad, or other family member from an older generation

10. Read a non-fiction book that isn't a biography or memoir

25 Points

http://community.thenest.com/cs/ks/forums/51200862/ShowThread.aspx#51200862

Deborah and Steven:

Read a book about urban farming, sustainable agriculture, or American food policy (200 pages +, not an audiobook) and grow an edible plant. Post a 100 word response to the book and a picture of your plant. Recipes and photos of what you cook with your plant are encouraged but totally optional. If you can't grow a plant, read at least 3 children's books that are set on a farm or in a garden with a child of the appropriate age and post which one was your favorite, which was the child's favorite and why.

dmlk413: Read a non-fiction book about Africa or the Middle East (history, politics, geography, etc). The book can be about a particular country or the region in general. Post your thoughts on the book and whether or not the book impacted your impressions/opinions regarding this part of the world.

pacfan20: Many NBCers have their Goodreads shelves linked in their siggy. Pick a nestie and read one of her 5-star books and one of her 1-star books (or 2-star if she doesn’t have a 1-star). Report back on which nestie you picked, what you thought of the books and how your ratings compared to the nestie you picked.

Read2me:This task is inspired by a Jeopardy category. You will have to read two books- the last word(s) of one title will be the first word(s) of the second. For example:

anelms: experience a book two ways.
First read a book and then either listen to the audio book, watch the movie based on the book, read the comic book based on the book, etc.

Write a short post on which medium you preferred.

Latest FBC Scoreboard

2009-12-12T09:59:00.000-08:00

MrsGinTn-Done
Jackiback-Done
Quickstepstar-Done
Mrsjuicy2b-355
Fiascons-355
Emily227-350
Adaramarie-310
Bayhunter-285
Angelashly-280
Julie37619-275
Mrsfu-270
Bride7/15/05-270
Cnthrdlywt2bwz-255
Metucker-255
MandC17-235
Booneybear-215
Gillic-210
Smith&co-205
Bnlchic03-200
Mac&chip-200
ara_cale-195
Marliese-190
Denmanam-155
Kpow-185
jliongrrrl-175
HappyKlamb10-170
Read2me-165
Jesslovesreg-165
Mmremshard-150
Katieranck2202-145
Shanajune2010-140
Shrtq57-140
Cclilac12-135
RoMosquare-135
Ajones-135
Gncorman-135
abt8113-135
Alithebride-120
Angels_walk-120
Jamieallyn24-120
Am+a-105
Danamh83-100
Mrs.Messi-100
Kerip-100
Laceysmom82-95
~Belle~-95
Sweeteeg16-85
Acdc080109-80
Heatherstar-80
Burtonmomma-80
Cole702-75
Stephriz-70
Mrsr08-70
Anowitzky-65
JsweetieXO-60
Heyrebekah-50
Posey46-50
Thismodernlove-50
Sfgiantsjo-40
MrsDarling-30
NSL-20
Redpickettfences-15
Leah88-10
Olivea12-10
SuzeQz2-10
Racheal07.07.07-10
Mbgreenwalt-10
D74Leadinglady-0

WBC 2010 Tasks

2009-12-12T09:54:00.000-08:00

5 Point Task

1. It is snowing so stay inside and stay warm by reading a book while curled up in bed or in a warm bubble bath.

2. Library Lovers month is February so read a book you picked out from the library (actually look at the library not online J)

3. Read a book with a place in the title (city, state, store, street, etc)

4. Comfort food is a winter staple so why not comfort food for the brain. Read a book you haven’t read by one of your favorite author or in your favorite genre.

5. Let the nesties pick your book. Post a clicky poll with 5 books. Most votes wins.

6. It is Valentine’s day read a book with one of the following on the cover: flower, Candy, Chocolate, Wine, Jewelry, or a heart. Or a book with a red or pink cover.

7. Women’s History Month is in March read a book with a Woman main character.

8. We are in the first, second, and third month so read a book in first, second, or third person or has 1,2,3 points of view depending on the month you are reading it in(Ex. Read in March read third person or 3 characters)

9. It is snowy and cold so read a book that makes you think of the beach or warmer weather.

10. January is National Book month so read a book of your choosing.

10 Point Tasks

1. Read the book that has been on your tbr the longest

2. Handwriting Day is January 23rd so read a book written in diary, email, letter, journal form (Ex: Jessica Darling series)

3. Super bowl Sunday is in February so read a book about a rivalry

4. February is Black History Month so read a biography or a book written by an African American Author or with an African American main character

5. National Freedom day is February 1st so read a book about something we are free to do.

6. It is St. Patrick’s day so read a book set in Ireland, written by an Irish author, or has a green cover (Ex: Marian Keyes writes about Ireland)

7. March 14th is Pi day so read a book that has a circle or any other shape on the cover

8. Let’s start the new decade of by reading a bestseller from the 2000s. (Can be any list from 2000-2009)

9. The first day of Spring is March 20th so spring ahead and read a book set in the future.

10. Read a book with 500 pages.

15 point task

1. Read across America day is March 2nd so read 2 books set on different sides of the country or world (Ex. One set in America and one set in Europe)

2. February is the shortest month so make the most of it and read the longest book on your TBR pile.

3. New Year’s resolutions are being made (and broken) so read a book where the main character goes through a major change or makes a resolution.

4. Iho of the ever popular health care debate read a book about a character who has a health condition or helps someone who does (ex: Handle with Care-Jodi Picoult)

5. Read either January, February, or March’s book club book and participate in the discussion

6. Read a book by an author from your state, state you have lived, or would like to live

7. January 19th is National popcorn day so read a book you think would make a good movie (pretend Hollywood wouldn’t mess it up) while eating popcorn. (Bonus if you post your cast)

8. Read a book with 600 pages.

9. Read a book in a genre you don’t normally enjoy.

10. Read a Science Fiction novel

Week 4 FBC Scoreboard

2009-10-29T10:33:00.001-07:00

MrsGinTn-265
Quickstepstar-180
Fiascons-180
Mrsjuicy2b-165
Angelashly-155
MandC17-140
Mrsfu-130
Bayhunter-120
Booneybear-115
Bnlchic03-115
Emily227-115
Cnthrdlywt2bwz-125
Read2me-100
Bride7/15/05-100
HappyKlamb10-95
ara_cale-90
Acdc080109-80
Adaramarie-75
Danamh83-75
Jamieallyn24-75
Alithebride-70
Metucker-70
Mrs.Messi-70
jliongrrrl-65
Gillic-65
Shanajune2010-65
Katieranck2202-60
RoMosquare-60
Ajones-60
Smith&co-60
~Belle~-60
Cclilac12-60
Mrsjuicy2b-55
Stephriz-50
Heyrebekah-50
Marliese-50
Kerip-50
Denmanam-45
Shrtq57-45
Cole702-45
Kpow-45
Angels_walk-45
abt8113-40
Heatherstar-40
Mmremshard-40
Gncorman-40
Julie37619-35
MrsDarling-30
Mac&chip-30
Posey46-25
Am+a-25
JsweetieXO-25
Sweeteeg16-25
Mrsr08-25
Thismodernlove-25
NSL-20
Redpickettfences-15
Leah88-10
Olivea12-10
SuzeQz2-10
Racheal07.07.07-10
Mbgreenwalt-10
Sfgiantsjo-5
D74Leadinglady-0
Laceysmom82-0
Burtonmomma-0

Week 3 FBC Scoreboard

2009-10-21T05:41:00.001-07:00

MrsGinTn-200
Fiascons-170
Mrsjuicy2b-165
Quickstepstar-130
Mrsfu-130
Angelashly-120
MandC17-115
Emily227-95
Booneybear-85
Acdc080109-80
Bnlchic03-70
HappyKlamb10-70
Bayhunter-65
Alithebride-65
Mrs.Messi-65
Cnthrdlywt2bwz-65
Adaramarie-65
Read2me-65
ara_cale-65
Danamh83-65
jliongrrrl-65
Mrsjuicy2b-55
Ajones-50
Stephriz-50
Jamieallyn24-50
Gillic-45
Bride7/15/05-45
Katieranck2202-45
Denmanam-45
Cclilac12-45
abt8113-40
Kerip-40
RoMosquare-40
Metucker-40
Shanajune2010-40
Mmremshard-35
Julie37619-35
MrsDarling-30
Shrtq57-30
Posey46-25
Am+a-25
Marliese-25
~Belle~-25
Gncorman-25
NSL-20
Heyrebekah-20
Sweeteeg16-20
Thismodernlove-20
Mac&chip-20
MandC17-15
Redpickettfences-15
Cole702-15
JsweetieXO-15
Heatherstar-15
Bayhunter-10
Leah88-10
Olivea12-10
SuzeQz2-10
Racheal07.07.07-10
Angels_walk-10
Sfgiantsjo-5
D74Leadinglady-0
Laceysmom82-0
Burtonmomma-0
Mbgreenwalt-0

Suggestions for WBC

2009-10-15T05:26:00.000-07:00

I know it is early and I probably wont post an official post on the board until next month, but I do want it done by December because December is obviously a busy month for me and I am sure most of us. Plus it can help us with gift suggestions.

So if you have suggestions go ahead and leave them here if you don't want to forget them. If not start thinking so we can have another great challenge.

Final SuBc Scoreboard

2009-10-14T08:19:00.000-07:00

Congratulations finishers.

MrsGinTN-done
Mrsfu-Done
am+a-done
Mrs.Juicy2Be-done
Jackiback-done
Packfan20-Done
Bayhunter6-Done
84Lauren-Done
AdaraMarie-Done
Quickstepstar-Done
Shellmh-Done
J*&P*-Done
MrsMessi-415
Emily227-405
Danamh83-400
Shellmh-400
Alithebride-385
NSL-385
Kpow-380
Abt8113-365
Read2me-360
M.allen-355
Bnlchic03-345
Bride7/15/05-345
Julie37619-330
Phillipnmeaghan-325
Mac&Chip-325
Pebblecafe-320
Cif8-305
Amyb2332-300
Belle-295
gncorman-290
Ajones1-290
Jaimeallyn-285
Maggie78-280
Fiascons-275
Marliese-275
Spunkyprincessmande-275
Angelashly-270
Limabeetle03-260
Jen748-255
cnthrdlywtbwz-250
Mullenem-245
Ktthewife-240
Mirrunner-235
Celestej619-235
Rustysgirl-230
HappyKlamb10-230
84Lauren's mom-225
Jesslovesreg-215
MrsR08-215
dpluvsrg-210
MyJunegirls-210
Smb+jab-210
Mrsdarling-205
Jliongrrl-205
Quesarah-190
Gingerfeathers-190
Sfgiantsjo-185
Rachael07.07.07-180
Jspt-165
Kerip-165
AshleyT-155
Funkypineapple-155
Mmremshard-150
alicianrj-140
Leah88-140
Oddler09-125
Anowitzky-125
Mrs.WindyCity-125
Klfjune4-120
Leah678-120
Ses1199-120
CajunMom-115
susieQZ2-110
Mrsrogers1031-105
JessEarl-105
Booneybear-100
Romosquare-100
Angels_walk-100
Laceysmom82-100
Willsbeachprincess-90
Shivynpepe-90
Stephnjohn2008-80
Suze04-75
HeyRebekah-75
Twinkldystar827-75
MrsJD209-70
Psalm_23-70
Cole0702-70
Beth2734-65
Ashley0816-60
NewlyAshworth-50
Ilovepark-50
Newhomeowner-50
Jaredncala-50
J&Msmom-45
MnH615-40
Ceresas-35
Zonagirlie-35
Boupie-35
Buckeye608-25
Happy8-14-05-20
KSKim-15
Whatever...-5
Blissful_frenzy-5

Updates

2009-10-14T07:21:00.002-07:00

I did not realize that people were still checking this blog. Sorry about that. I will begin to update the blog with the weekly scoreboards and I have added the 25 point tasks.

Week 2 FBC Scoreboard

2009-10-14T07:21:00.001-07:00

Mrsjuicy2b-130
Mrsfu-95
Angelashly-85
Fiascons-80
Emily227-70
Bayhunter-65
MrsGinTn-60
Alithebride-60
Mrsjuicy2b-55
MandC17-55
Danamh83-50
Bnlchic03-45
HappyKlamb10-45
Gillic-45
Booneybear-45
Read2me-40
Adaramarie-35
Shanajune2010-35
Quickstepstar-35
Katieranck2202-30
MrsDarling-30
Kerip-30
Cclilac12-30
Ajones-30
Denmanam-30
Mrs.Messi-25
abt8113-25
Cnthrdlywt2bwz-25
Bride7/15/05-25
RoMosquare-25
Posey46-25
Jamieallyn24-20
NSL-20
Shrtq57-20
Metucker-20
ara_cale-20
Heyrebekah-20
Julie37619-20
Stephriz-15
MandC17-15
jliongrrrl-15
Am+a-15
Sweeteeg16-15
Redpickettfences-15
Mac&chip-15
Cole702-15
Thismodernlove-15
Bayhunter-10
Leah88-10
Olivea12-10
SuzeQz2-10
Racheal07.07.07-10
Marliese-10
Mmremshard-10
Sfgiantsjo-5
Gncorman-5
D74Leadinglady-0
Laceysmom82-0
Burtonmomma-0
Mbgreenwalt-0
Angels_walk-0

Week 1 FBC Scoreboard

2009-10-14T07:15:00.000-07:00

MrsGinTn-60
Mrsfu-60
Emily227-55
Mrsjuicy2b-55
Fiascons-45
Angelashly-40
Alithebride-35
Mrs.Messi-25
Bnlchic03-25
Denmanam-25
Kerip-25
Adaramarie-25
Bride7/15/05-25
Ajones-20
Jamieallyn24-20
HappyKlamb10-15
Stephriz-15
RoMosquare-15
MandC17-15
jliongrrrl-15
Julie37619-10
Bayhunter-10
Leah88-10
Sweeteeg16-10
Shanajune2010-10
ara_cale-10
Danamh83-10
Olivea12-10
Katieranck2202-10
Quickstepstar-5
MrsDarling-5
Read2me-5
Cole702-0
D74Leadinglady-0
Mmremshard-0
Booneybear-0
Am+a-0
Gillic-0
Mac&chip-0
Laceysmom82-0
Sfgiantsjo-0
Burtonmomma-0
Mbgreenwalt-0
Angels_walk-0
Thismodernlove-0

Fall Book Challenge- 25 point tasks

2009-10-13T13:36:00.000-07:00

25 Point Task
1. MrsGinTN- Read a book and cook a MEAL that was inspired by the book.

2. Mrsfu-Read a fairy tale; then write your own modern version and post for the NBC. (can be as short or as long as you like)

3. am+a-Read a novel (not a memoir) by John Irving:

4. MrsJuicy2Be-Read a book about your dream career (fiction or non-fiction). Create a list of steps you need to take in order to have your dream career and post it. If you already have your dream job, read and write about the next step you'll take in your career.

5. Jackiback- read 7,500 pages over the course of the FBC.

Fall Book Challenge Tasks

2009-09-01T06:53:00.001-07:00

minus the 25 point tasks

5 Point Tasks
1. IHO Breast Cancer Awareness month read a book with a pink cover or tile or about a victim's story.

2. IHO Friday the 13th(Nov. 13th) read the 13th book on your TBR shelf. If you do not have a goodreads shelf then either read the 13th book on your physical shelf or if that isn't possible pull a title out of 13 pieces of paper.

3.IHO Black Friday/Cyber Monday, read a book that you bought on clearance (that day or before) or sale or Read a book about shopping/retail.

4. IHO Christmas gift giving read a book that you were given as a gift or bought with a gift card. (If you don't get books as a gift buy yourself a book as a gift to yourself for being great!)

5. IHO the darker nights curl up with a mystery.

6. IHO the cold nights read a book under a blanket or in front of a fire.

7. IHO Fall colors read a book with a brown, orange, red, yellow, or black cover.

8. IHO Sweetest Day read a book with a flower or type of Candy in the title.

9. IHO Sadie Hawkins day read a book where the main character is a male.

10. IHO Statue of Liberty dedication read a book set in New York.

10 Point Tasks
1.Read a book by an author that you have been meaning to read, but haven't gotten around to.

2. IHO National Teen Read Week read a Young Adult book.

3. IHO Daylight Savings Time fall back, read a Historical Fiction book

4. IHO fall read a book about Fall'ing in love, off the wagon, etc.

5. Read a book that comes out in October, November, December

6. Read an NBC monthly book that you wanted to read but didn't get the chance too. If you have read them all then read and discuss Oct., Nov., or Dec. book.

7. IHO the holidays Read a book about a religion other than your own

8. IHO Halloween read a horror/suspense book

9. IHO Thanksgiving read a book about Families

10. IHO Halloween read a book about ghosts, witches, vampires, goblins, etc.

15 Point Task
1. Go to random word generator (http://watchout4snakes.com/CreativityTools/RandomWord/RandomWord.aspx) and read a book with that word in the title or a book about that word or related to the word.

2. Choose an unfinished task from one of the last 3 challenges and finish it. If you finished all the challenges redo your hardest task. If you haven't done any other challenges then go back to the tasks in the bookchallenge blog and pick your favorite to do.

3. Read a book and pick a playlist of at least 5 songs that you feel would fit the book. Post the list on NBC

4. IHO T.V. starting read a book that a T.V. Show or Made for T.V. Movie/big screen movie was based off of. If possible watch the show or movie and Post a comparison

5. Read a book from the 1001 books to read list

6. IHO Pearl Harbor and Rememberance Day read a book about WWII or a book about/set in Hawaii

7. IHO National Family Literacy month read a book a family member recommended to you.

8. IHO Columbus Day read a book where the main character travels or a travel memoir

9. IHO Edgar Allen Poe's death and National Poetry month read a book of short stories or poetry

10. Go to thisonenext.com and put in your last book read. Read one of the suggestions given to you on what to read next.

We are in our first full week

2009-07-07T13:21:00.000-07:00

We had our first check-in today. There is still plenty of time to join in if you want. Mostly just Enjoy the challenge I think it is a good one!

Here are the 25 point tasks

2009-07-07T13:20:00.000-07:00

We had a tie so we are doing 6 instead of 5. Enjoy:

25 POINT TASKS

1. Mrs.GinTN- Read a book and cook a meal inspired by that book.

2. AdaraMarie-Read a book recommended by the staff at your local library or bookstore. Complete the task by posting a review of the book with no spoilers so we can all learn your opinion of the book.

3.Mac&Chip- Read a book and do an activity that the characters in the book did.

4.RoMoSquare- Read a book over 700 pages:

5. Rebus82- Read a book that you've never read before because it has always intimidated you. Afterward, make a non-spoiler WIJFR post about how you feel about the book now that you've finally read it, and if you feel the original intimidation was justified.

6.danamh83- Read a book written by or about a famous person (living or dead) that you would like to meet. Post a list of questions you would like to ask them, based on what you read in the book.

Summer Book Challenge Tasks (SuBc)

2009-05-12T08:57:00.000-07:00

Here they are. The actual challenge will not start until July 1. Rules will stay the same as the other challenges:

5 POINT TASKS1. IHO the Beautiful weather read a book while enjoying the outdoors.

2. Take 10 books you want to read and put the titles in a hat, pick one at random and read that book.

3. Read a book with a Summer word in the title (sun, heat, sand, hot, etc).

4. Read a book YOU would considered a beach read (Chick lit, mystery, etc.).

5. IHO Friendship day (August 2nd) read a book about friends or siblings.

6. Read a book with a food or drink in the title.
7. Post a poll on NBC of 5 books of your choice and let the nesties pick your next book (leave up for at least a day)
8. Read a book that takes place at a beach, ocean, lake, or resort.
9. Christmas in July, Read a book about/set during Christmas
10.IHO Dog days of Summer read a book with the word dog in the title or about a dog.

10 POINT TASKS1. IHO summer blockbusters read a book of your choice and then choose your cast, then share with NBC

2. IHO Fourth of July read a book about the revolutionary war or any other important time in your Country’s history.

3. IHO Women’s equality day (August 26th) read a book with a woman as the main character or about a woman you admire.

4. Read a book set in a place you have, will, or would like to travel to.

5. Read a book about a Summer romance or a romance book.

6. Read a book about a library, librarian, book store, or anything else book related.

7. Read a book about getting married, weddings, being married.

8. Read a book with a verb in the title (Walk, run, talk, etc).

9. Read a book you first heard about on NBC.

10. Read a book with a teenager as the main character or set in a high school.

15 POINT TASKS1. Read a book that an author you enjoy has read or suggested.

2. IHO back to school in August read a book off your high school’s summer reading list.

3. Read a book by an author born in July, August, September.

4. Read a book about a disaster or tragedy (Tornado, hurricane, 9/11, plane crash, etc.)

5. Judge a book by its cover, read a book based solely on the cover or title.

6. Read a book about Royalty (Tudors, Princess Diaries, etc)

7. Read July, August, or September’s NBC book and participate in the discussions.

8. Read the first and second (or 3rd and 4th) book in a series

9. Read a book that is at least 500 pages.

10. Second chances- Read a book by an author you didn’t enjoy the first time around.

WBC Final scoreboard

2009-04-07T05:46:00.001-07:00

Here are the final standings for the WBC:

Jackiback- 375-done
Mrs.GinTN-375-done
Greenbride624-375-done
Heyrebekah-375-done
Cnthrdlywt2bwz-375-done
Ajones1-375-done
mac&Chip-375-done
Bridalkatie-345
alithebride-345
MRSR08-335
Jamieallyn24-325
KPOW- 320
dpluvsrg-320
LimaBeetle03-315
Julie37619-305
Ceresas-305
maggie78-305
mrs.KimberlyB-290
fiascons-290
Leah678-290
Angelashly-285
Amyb2332-280
Emily 227- 260
Sunshine608-245
Booneybear-245
mullenem-240
Labbie-240
JennaandDan-235
J&P-235
Happyklamb10-230
Suze04-220
Rebus82-220
Gingerfeather-215
Chief Lala-210
roMosquare-205
Symphonygirl-200
M.Allen-200
SuzieQZ2-200
ebat-200
Pebble_Café-195
myJuneGirls-195
Kayash-190
shellmh-190
Smiley2-190
Kerip-185
MrsWindyCity-180
Shivynpepe-175
envinoveritas-160
funkypineapple-155
Nbrockwell-145
Mrsrobp82104-145
adelepenguin-140
NewlyAshworth-140
Quesrah-140
xDanniellex-135
JillRock96-130
BridgetMC-130
Mbgreenwalt-130
Woogie-120
Ldybugsuzi-115
just_Ali-110
Lorik0428-110
MrsJuicy2B-105
Kc&Braeman-105
will’sbeachprincess-95
BridalSmash-85
Vikki2007-80
mmremshard-80
Mountaingirl2-80
Twinkldstar327-80
Flower05-75
Nova726-70
seasidebride05-65
jspt-60
shelby1-55
Alicianrj-45
Claire&Mike51907-45
feellikeaqueen-40
kitykat086-35
loreleimarsh-30
mish2378-25
Mrs.Merlin-20
JnicMTek-20
Jessica_Lee-15
boupie-15
Mdmassie111-0
BillandMaria05-0
Khamilton614-0
Kreeper611-0

The Spring Book Challenge

2009-03-31T08:31:00.000-07:00

Starts tomorrow!

I hope everyone is as excited as me.

The 5 25 point tasks

2009-03-31T08:30:00.000-07:00

Now that the new challenge is getting ready to start here are the 25 point tasks. Enjoy!

1. Jackiback’s task: read a book by the most wonderful, legendary Stephen King

2. Heyrebekah’s task: Read a fiction novel AND a non-fiction book on the same topic

3.Mrs.GinTin’s tasl: Read a book from a genre that you normally do not read.

4. Greenbride624’s task: Read a book and cook a meal inspired by it.

5.Cnthrdlywt2bwz’s task - Choose a song that has meaning to you (or that you like). Read a book where the title or content identify with that song. Complete this task by writing your own song verse or haiku and sharing with us.

We have a Researcher

2009-03-19T07:34:00.000-07:00

RevJen over on the Nest Book Club Board has kindly offered her services as researcher for books. If you need help figuring out a book to read let her know I bet she has the answer.

Week 11 scoreboard

2009-03-19T07:33:00.000-07:00

We have about 1.5 weeks.

Jackiback- 375-done
Mrs.GinTN-375-done
Greenbride624-375-done
Heyrebekah-375-done
mac&Chip-345
Bridalkatie-345
Cnthrdlywt2bwz-340
KPOW- 320
Ajones1-320
alithebride-305
mrs.KimberlyB-290
Jamieallyn24-275
Julie37619-265
LimaBeetle03-250
Angelashly-250
MRSR08-250
Ceresas-250
Sunshine608-245
dpluvsrg-240
maggie78-240
JennaandDan-235
Leah678-235
J&P-235
fiascons-220
Suze04-215
Booneybear-210
Chief Lala-210
mullenem-210
Happyklamb10-195
Pebble_Café-195
Emily 227- 190
Labbie-180
Kayash-180
Gingerfeather-180
Smiley2-175
M.Allen-170
myJuneGirls-170
Symphonygirl-165
MrsWindyCity-165
envinoveritas-160
shellmh-150
Amyb2332-150
Nbrockwell-145
funkypineapple-145
Mrsrobp82104-145
adelepenguin-140
NewlyAshworth-140
xDanniellex-135
Kerip-135
SuzieQZ2-135
Shivynpepe-135
roMosquare-135
Rebus82-130
JillRock96-130
ebat-120
Ldybugsuzi-115
just_Ali-110
MrsJuicy2B-105
Quesrah-105
Kc&Braeman-105
Mbgreenwalt-95
Woogie-95
Lorik0428-95
BridgetMC-85
Vikki2007-80
mmremshard-80
will’sbeachprincess-80
Flower05-75
Nova726-70
Twinkldstar327-70
seasidebride05-65
jspt-60
shelby1-55
Mountaingirl2-45
Alicianrj-45
Claire&Mike51907-45
feellikeaqueen-40
kitykat086-35
loreleimarsh-30
BridalSmash-30
mish2378-25
Mrs.Merlin-20
JnicMTek-20
Jessica_Lee-15
boupie-15
Mdmassie111-0
BillandMaria05-0
Khamilton614-0
Kreeper611-0

Spring Challenge Partner list

2009-03-19T07:31:00.000-07:00

Here they are:

mmremshard/funkypineapple
NewlyAshworth/boupie
Jillrock96/anakin
mac&Chip/Suze04
JamieAllyn24/woogie
SusieQ22/Shellmh
fiascons/cif8
Ceresas/Pebble_cafe
Labbie/Symphonygirl
Shivynpepe/HappyKlamb10
Bridal_Smash/angelashly
Kreeper611/Twinkldystar327
MyJuneGirls/Cnthrdlywt2bw2
Kayash/BridalKatie
Booneybear/Wink97
alithebride/adelepenguin
tracey4228/mrskimberlyb
Kristi1968/Seasidebride05
Julie37619/mountaingirl2
QueSrah/ScarlettOctober
Jennaanddan/willsbeachprincess
M.Allen/Spunkyprincessmande
Kpow/Ashleycharee
Smiley2/HannahB
MrsJuicy2B/Ldybugsuzi
MrsBrownsfan/Love.Wins
Maggie18/KeriP
Amyb2332/Rebus82
mbgreenwalt/limabeetle03
am+a/CerseeRenee
Abba916/adaraMarie
KC&Breaeman/LoriK0428
Greenbride624/KlFJune4
Mrs.WindyCity/RoMoSquare
Wachs/Happy8-13-05
Danamh83/MRSR08
katieranck2202/chris&Michele
pinkybooklover09/jennaNAaron
J*&P*/ Michaels_girl07
mullenem/buenaestrella77

Week Nine Scoreboard

2009-03-06T13:44:00.001-08:00

Jackiback- 375-done
Mrs.GinTN-375-done
Greenbride624-340
KPOW- 320
Heyrebekah-310
mac&Chip-295
Ajones1-285
Bridalkatie-260
Mrs.KimberlyB-260
LimaBeetle03-250
Sunshine608-245
Jamieallyn24-240
dpluvsrg-240
Angelashly-230
Alithebride-225
JennaandDan-220
Cnthrdlywt2bwz-215
Julie37619-195
Emily 227- 190
Booneybear-190
MRSR08-190
maggie78-190
Ceresas-185
Happyklamb10-185
Leah678-185
Chief Lala-175
J&P-175
Pebble_Café-170
M.Allen-165
fiascons-165
Symphonygirl-160
Labbie-160
mullenem-155
Suze04-155
Kayash-150
MyJuneGirls-145
Nbrockwell-145
Smiley2-140
xDanniellex-135
NewlyAshworth-135
Kerip-135
Rebus82-130
Amyb2332-130
shellmh-125
MrsWindyCity-125
envinoveritas-120
funkypineapple-120
JillRock96-120
just_Ali-110
adelepenguin-110
ebat-110
MrsJuicy2B-105
Gingerfeather-95
SuzieQZ2-95
Quesrah-90
BridgetMC-85
Shivynpepe-85
Vikki2007-80
Flower05-75
Nova726-70
Lorik0428-70
Ldybugsuzi-65
Woogie-65
seasidebride05-65
mmremshard-65
Kc&Braeman-60
will’sbeachprincess-60
roMosquare-60
jspt-60
Twinkldstar327-60
Mbgreenwalt-60
Mrsrobp82104-55
shelby1-55
Mountaingirl2-45
Alicianrj-45
feellikeaqueen-40
kitykat086-35
Claire&Mike51907-35
loreleimarsh-30
BridalSmash-30
mish2378-25
Mrs.Merlin-20
JnicMTek-20
Jessica_Lee-15
boupie-15
Mdmassie111-0
BillandMaria05-0
Khamilton614-0
Kreeper611-0

Spring Book Challenge Board

2009-02-25T12:47:00.000-08:00

This is the board minus the 25 pointers that the top 5 will pick when the WBC is over.

5 POINT TASKS
1. In Honor of Mother’s Day read a book about motherhood (fiction or non-fiction) or with the word mother in the title.

2. Read a book that is released in April, May, or June of 2009.

3. Read 2 of your favorite childhood chapter books

4. Read a book with a one-word title.

5. Read a book with a flower or plant in the title.

6. Read a book with a Spring word in the title (Ex: rain, sun, showers, Easter, Grass, Egg)
7. Read a book with one of these words in the title: Old, New, Borrowed, Blue, or wedding (As June is the big wedding month)
8. Close your eyes and point to a book on your bookshelf/tbr pile and read that book.
9. Read a book about Baseball.
10.Read a book with the name of a character or person in the title.

10 POINT TASKS

1. Listen to an audio book

2. Read a collection of short stories/ poetry

3. Read a book that takes place in your city/state (http://www.bibliotravel.com )

4. Read a book written by a Hispanic author.

5. Read a book by a Gay, Lesbian or Transgender author or with a GLT character.

6. Read a Classic

7. Read a book where the main character is a child.

8. Read a book your Husband/Significant other picked for you.

9. Read a True Crime Book

10. Read a book about a war/soldier.

15 POINT TASKS

1. Read one of the NBC books (April, May, or June) and participate in the discussion.

2. Read a book that was required of you to read in High School that you didn’t finish or appreciate.

3. Read a book from the 1001 books you should read before you die. (http://www.listsofbests.com/list/2222 )

4. Finish a book you started and never finished (You can’t be more than half way through).

5. Read the book that has had a movie counterpart released in 2009 (www.imdb.com )

6. A book with the title format "The _____'s ______." (like The Pilot's Wife, The Time-Traveler's Wife, The Memory Keeper's Daughter, etc)

7. Read a Pulitzer Prize winner ( http://www.litweb.net/pulitzer.html )

8. Read a book where the character/or author has the same first name as you or your husband/significant other (http://www.librarything.com )

9. Read a book that was released the year you were born.

10. Hook up with a nestie and read the book they tell you to. (will be picked soon)

Spring Book Challenge

2009-02-18T08:48:00.002-08:00

I am working on finalizing the Spring Book Challenge. I will post the final list on Monday. There are just a few that are changing a little after I posted them on the board. So you can look forward to that if you want to continue to do the challenges.

Week Seven Scoreboard

2009-02-18T08:48:00.001-08:00

Jackiback- 375
Mrs.GinTN-340
Greenbride624-285
Heyrebekah-245
KPOW- 230
Sunshine608-225
mac&Chip-220
Ajones1-215
Mrs.KimberlyB-210
Emily 227- 190
LimaBeetle03-180
Jamieallyn24-175
Angelashly-175
Alithebride-175
Cnthrdlywt2bwz-175
Bridalkatie-165
dpluvsrg-160
JennaandDan-160
M.Allen-155
Leah678-155
Kayash-145
Happyklamb10-145
Ceresas-145
Chief Lala-145
MRSR08-145
MyJuneGirls-140
Labbie-140
Julie37619-135
Booneybear-135
xDanniellex-135
NewlyAshworth-135
Nbrockwell-130
Rebus82-130
fiascons-125
Symphonygirl-120
Pebble_Café-120
J&P-120
smiley2-115
mullenem-110
Suze04-110
MrsWindyCity-110
Just_Ali-110
JillRock96-100
MrsJuicy2B-90
adelepenguin-90
SuzieQZ2-90
BridgetMC-85
shellmh-85
Quesrah-85
Amyb2332-85
Vikki2007-80
Gingerfeather-80
ebat-75
Flower05-75
funkypineapple-75
Shivynpepe-75
Ldybugsuzi-65
Woogie-65
seasidebride05-65
Kc&Braeman-60
envinoveritas-60
Lorik0428-60
Mrsrobp82104-55
shelby1-55
jspt-45
Mountaingirl2-45
roMosquare-45
feellikeaqueen-40
Nova726-40
Alicianrj-35
kitykat086-35
Mbgreenwalt-35
Claire&Mike51907-35
loreleimarsh-30
BridalSmash-30
Twinkldstar327-30
mish2378-25
Mrs.Merlin-20
JnicMTek-20
Jessica_Lee-15
boupie-15
Mdmassie111-0
BillandMaria05-0
Khamilton614-0
Kreeper611-0

Week Five Scoreboard

2009-02-05T08:25:00.000-08:00

Keep up the great Job ladies

Jackiback- 300
Greenbride624-200
Emily 227- 190
KPOW- 185
Ajones1-180
Sunshine608-165
dpluvsrg-160
Mrs.KimberlyB-150
Mrs.GinTN-145
Angelashly-145
Heyrebekah-135
LimaBeetle03-135
M.Allen-130
Cnthrdlywt2bwz-125
mac&Chip-125
Rebus82-125
Kayash-120
Leah678-120
Jamieallyn24-115
Nbrockwell-115
Julie37619-115
Bridalkatie-110
Chief Lala-110
Happyklamb10-110
mullenem-110
Symphonygirl-105
Pebble_Café-105
Alithebride-100
Ceresas-95
MyJuneGirls-95
xDanniellex-90
MrsWindyCity-90
Booneybear-90
MRSR08-90
JennaandDan-85
Suze04-85
smiley2-85
Just_Ali-80
J&P-80
Vikki2007-80
ebat-75
BridgetMC-75
JillRock96-70
NewlyAshworth-70
Labbie-65
Flower05-65
SuzieQZ2-55
Mrsrobp82104-55
shelby1-55
Amyb2332-50
Quesrah-50
adelepenguin-50
Gingerfeather-50
MrsJuicy2B-45
Lorik0428-45
Shivynpepe-40
feellikeaqueen-40
fiascons-35
Woogie-35
Alicianrj-35
kitykat086-35
loreleimarsh-30
Mountaingirl2-30
jspt-30
BridalSmash-30
Nova726-25
Claire&Mike51907-25
mish2378-25
roMosquare-25
Mbgreenwalt-25
Mrs.Merlin-20
JnicMTek-20
seasidebride05-20
Twinkldstar327-20
Jessica_Lee-15
boupie-15
Ldybugsuzi-10
Mdmassie111-0
BillandMaria05-0
Khamilton614-0
Kreeper611-0

Come Join

2009-01-28T06:41:00.000-08:00

If you are new to the board and are checking out this blog Welcome. You can still join in the fun. Everything that you have read this year counts if you can fit them into a catagory. We still have 2 months. Enjoy!

Week Four Scoreboard

2009-01-28T06:39:00.000-08:00

Sorry for the lack of the update last week I don't know what happened. Here is Week 4s. We are one month down. I am thrilled that so many want to participate.

Jackiback- 220
Emily 227- 190
Greenbride624-160
Ajones1-155
Mrs.GinTN-145
dpluvsrg-140
Sunshine608-135
Mrs.KimberlyB-130
Cnthrdlywt2bwz-125
Rebus82-120
KPOW- 115
Heyrebekah-110
Leah678-110
M.Allen-105
LimaBeetle03-105
Chief Lala-100
Julie37619-100
Alithebride-100
Angelashly-95
Kayash-95
mac&Chip-90
Nbrockwell-90
Jamieallyn24-90
xDanniellex-90
mullenem-90
Happyklamb10-85
JennaandDan-85
MRSR08-85
MyJuneGirls-80
Just_Ali-80
J&P-80
Bridalkatie-75
ebat-75
Suze04-70
Labbie-65
MrsWindyCity-65
Flower05-65
Pebble_Café-65
NewlyAshworth-60
BridgetMC-60
smiley2-60
Vikki2007-55
Booneybear-55
SuzieQZ2-55
Ceresas-55
Amyb2332-50
Symphonygirl-50
MrsJuicy2B-45
JillRock96-45
fiascons-35
Woogie-35
Quesrah-35
Lorik0428-35
loreleimarsh-30
Mountaingirl2-30
feellikeaqueen-30
Shivynpepe-25
Mrs.Merlin-20
JnicMTek-20
seasidebride05-20
Mbgreenwalt-20
BridalSmash-20
shelby1-20
Nova726-20
mbgreenwalt-20
mish2378-15
kitykat086-15
Jessica_Lee-15
Gingerfeather-15
Alicianrj-15
Claire&Mike51907-15
boupie-15
Ldybugsuzi-10
Mrsrobp82104-10
Twinkldstar327-0
Mdmassie111-0
BillandMaria05-0
Khamilton614-0
Kreeper611-0

Week Two Scoreboard

2009-01-14T07:22:00.001-08:00

Congrats on the points.

Jackiback- 110
Emily 227- 105
Greenbride624-70
Chief Lala-70
Labbie-65
Ajones1-65
KPOW- 60
Julie37619-60
MrsWindyCity-55
Cnthrdlywt2bwz-55
Angelashly-50
M.Allen-50
Kayash-50
Sunshine608-50
mac&Chip-50
Pebble_Café-50
xDanniellex-50
MyJuneGirls-45
Happyklamb10-45
Bridalkatie-40
Nbrockwell-40
smiley2-40
ebat-35
SuzieQZ2-35
Alithebride-30
Just_Ali-30
Heyrebekah-30
Flower05-25
LimaBeetle03-25
NewlyAshworth-25
Jamieallyn24-25
Mrs.Merlin-20
Ceresas-20
JnicMTek-20
feellikeaqueen-20
Lorik0428-20
Vikki2007-20
Quesrah-20
Mrs.KimberlyB-15
Seasidebride05-15
J&P-15
mish2378-15
Woogie-15
JennaandDan-15
kitykat086-15
Symphonygirl-15
Suze04-15
Jessica_Lee-15
Gingerfeather-15
Alicianrj-10
Ldybugsuzi-10
Mrsrobp82104-10
dpluvsrg-10
BridgetMC-10
Amyb2332-10
Rebus82-5
Leah678-5
fiascons-5
JillRock96-0
Twinkldstar327-0
Mbgreenwalt-0
Mdmassie111-0
Shivynpepe-0
Mountaingirl2-0
BillandMaria05
Booneybear-0
BridalSmash-0
Khamilton614-0Nova726-0

Week Two Scoreboard

2009-01-14T07:22:00.000-08:00

Week One Scoreboard

2009-01-06T13:04:00.001-08:00

We have 58 participants so far. You can jump in whenever you want. Here is the list as of 4:00 on January 6, 2008. I will check in again on the 12th.

Emily 227- 50
KPOW- 45
Jackiback- 35
Ajones1-25
Greenbride624-25
Nbrockwell-25
Kayash-25
MrsWindyCity-25
Flower05-25
LimaBeetle03-25
Angelashly-20
Mrs.Merlin-20
Heyrebekah-20
Happyklamb10-20
Mrs.KimberlyB-15
Seasidebride05-15
J&P-15
Alithebride-15
xDanniellex-15
Julie37619-15
NewlyAshworth-10
Pebble_Café-10
Alicianrj-10
Ldybugsuzi-10
Jamieallyn24-10
Bridalkatie-10
Mrsrobp82104-10
MyJuneGirls-5
Just_Ali-5
Sunshine608-5
Rebus82-5
Symphonygirl-5
Leah678-5
mish2378-5
Lorik0428-5
Amyb2332-0
JillRock96-0
Twinkldstar327-0
Cnthrdlywt2bwz-0
Alithebride-0
Mbgreenwalt-0
Mdmassie111-0
SuzieQZ2-0
M.Allen-0
Shivynpepe-0
Mountaingirl2-0
Labbie-0
Vikki2007-0
BillandMaria05
Gingerfeather-0
Quesrah-0
BridgetMC-0
Ceresas-0
Booneybear-0
JennaandDan-0
BridalSmash-0
Khamilton614-0
Nova726-0

Starting Day!!!

2009-01-01T19:51:00.000-08:00

Today is the day we have all waited for and not just because it is the start of the new year. It is the first day of our challenge. I hope everyone enjoys the challenge, I know I will. I just have to decide what book comes first since there are so many to choose from. Please feel free to email, comment, or page me on the nest board with any questions.

I will post weekly check-ins on Mondays on the Nest Book Club Board. I will post the results here.

ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

T-2 Weeks till Kickoff

2008-12-16T06:23:00.000-08:00

I am so excited. I can't wait to hear about the books that are being read. I have all of my books planned and I hope to tackle my TBR pile that is bigger than me.

I hope everyone has fun doing this challenge and that it serves a purpose for them.

The Winter Challenge

2008-12-05T07:41:00.000-08:00

5-Point Tasks
1. Read A Book with a color in the title (red, blue, black Ect.).
2. Read A Book with a number in the title (1, 2, 3, etc.).
3. Read A Book with the book Love in the title.
4. Read a Book with a type of Candy in the title (chocolate, bon bons, etc.)
5. Read a Book with an animal in the title (dog, horse, cat, etc,)
6. Read the Book that has been on your TBR pile the longest?
7. Take 10 titles off you TBR Pile (minus the one above if you do it) and put the titles of each on a piece of paper. Then put in hat scramble them up and pick one out. Read that book.
8. Read a Mystery Book.
9. Read a Book with a winter word in the title (snow, ice, sleet, cold, etc.)10. Read a Book where an African-American is the main character. (February is African American history month)

10 Point Tasks
1. Read a Non-fiction book.
2. Read a Book with January, February, or March in the title.
3. Read a Book whose title contains a body part (heart, toe, finger, etc.)
4. Read a Book by an author you have never read before.
5. Read a Romance Novel
6. Read a Historical Fiction Book.
7. Read a book with the name of a city, country, continent in the title.
8. Read a Book about music
9. Read a book about a celebrity
10. Read a Young adult book.

15 Point Tasks
1. Read a book with an occupation in the title.
2. Read a book that you have already seen the movie for.
3. Read a banned book.
4. Read a Book written by an African-American Author
5. Read a Fiction or Non-fiction book about a politician or politics
6. Read a book in a series and the one that follows it.
7. Read a book from the 1001 books list.
8. Read a book from a bestsellers list.
9. Read a Fiction or Non-fiction book about Football, Basketball, or Hockey.
10. Read a book you read in High School.

25 Point Tasks
1. Read a book and then watch the movie
2. Read a Book than cook a meal inspired by it.
3. Read a book over 700 pages.

The Rules

2008-12-05T07:38:00.000-08:00

1. Anyone can participate and can join in at anytime after January 1st and before March 31st.
2. Each individual can set their own goal as to how many points they think they can earn in that time and if they want to they can reward themselves. The top 3 point earners will get to choose the 25 point tasks for the next challenge.
3. Each task counts for points only once and the same book can not be used for two categories.
4. Re-reads count (unless otherwise stated).
5. If you have at least 50% of a book you started prior to the beginning of the current challenge it may be counted towards your point total (if it meets the criteria for one the tasks).
6. Small adjustments can be made to the categories but try to stick as close to the task as possible...if you aren't sure feel free to ask.
7. In general small books (I'd say 100 pages or less) like children's books should be used sparingly and only for the 5 point tasks.
8. Audiobooks can be used to complete any of the tasks unless otherwise noted.
9. It's fine to change your mind about which books you plan to use for which task at any point.
10. Other than that just have fun and post what you are reading and your point totals...