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created Feb 13, 2025 11:14AM PST
poll #1
Featured
What are you looking forward to reading in April?
April showers: Read a book whose title includes water or a water-related word (e.g., lake, sea, ocean)
Spring colors: Read a book whose title includes a color.
Aries and Taurus: Read a book whose title includes all of these letters: RAMBULL.
created Feb 13, 2025 11:16AM PST
poll #2
Featured
Which of these March holidays shall we read in Spring?
St Patrick's Day (March 17): Read a book set in Ireland or by Irish author.
Cherry Blossom Festival (March 15): Read a book set in Japan or by Japanese author.
Nowruz (Iranian New Year, March 21): Read a book set in Iran or by Iranian author.
created Feb 13, 2025 11:08AM PST
poll #3
Featured
In honor of Mother's Day, which of these lists shall we read from this Spring? (links in comments)
Novels of domestic life (top 200)
Novels about motherhood (top 125)
Worst mothers ever (top 100)
created Nov 13, 2024 06:25AM PST
poll #4
Holiday Travel
Trains: Read a book which features a train ride.
Automobiles: Read a book about a road trip.
Planes: Read a book in which part of the action takes place on a plane.
created Nov 13, 2024 06:22AM PST
poll #5
New Year's Resolutions
Get organized: Read a book from a personal bucket list--e.g., from the 1001 books to read before you die, or to fit in the Mysteries Challenge, or similar. (May not be used for combos.)
Get fit: Exercise your brain by reading a non-fiction book about a topic you have not already read a non-fiction book about. (May not be used for combos.)
Make money: Read a book with a word in the title associated with money or riches (e.g., dollar, cent, coin, euro, yen, bill, wealth, gold, etc.).
created Nov 13, 2024 06:21AM PST
poll #6
Is That Really a Holiday?
Penguin Awareness Day (Jan. 20): read a book with the name of a bird in the title.
Squirrel Appreciation Day (Jan. 21): read a book with the name of a mammal in the title.
Humbug Day (Dec. 21): read a book with the name of a bug or insect in the title.
created Aug 15, 2024 03:06PM PDT
poll #7
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 Aug 15, 2024 03:02PM PDT
poll #8
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 Feb 17, 2024 09:56AM PST
poll #9
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 #10
Which Spring Holiday shall we celebrate this year?
St. Patrick's Day: According to folklore, people wear a shamrock on St. Patrick鈥檚 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 #11
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 #12
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鈥檚 no better time to cuddle up with a blanket, cup of tea, and a nice cozy mystery. Read a book with MPG 鈥渃ozy mystery鈥.
Getting Dark: Days are getting darker in the Northern Hemisphere, and there鈥檚 a chill in the air. Take that mood to your bookshelf and read a book with MPG of both 鈥渕ystery鈥 and 鈥渘oir鈥.
created Nov 18, 2023 01:29AM PST
poll #13
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 #14
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 #15
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 #16
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 #17
Which author name task shall we read for Fall 2023?
In honor of Ir猫ne N茅mirovsky, 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 #18
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 #19
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 #20
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 #21
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 #22
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 #23
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 #24
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鈥檚 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 #25
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 老虎机稳赢方法 screen name. This task cannot be used for combo. This task may be used only once.
created Feb 23, 2022 08:40PM PST
poll #26
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 #27
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 鈥 Read a non-mystery book about a murder.
created Feb 23, 2022 08:36PM PST
poll #28
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 #29
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 #30
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
