Challenge Instructions

Just a spice of Thrill ...

 

Everyone loves a little thrill, especially in roller coasters. But what about... in books? I know what you're thinking. Thrill in books? Like, adding more crime and adventures to my list? No, that's not what I meant. I mean like Challenges. They can come in any form, to anything from "read a book with a cover that's blue",  "read a book about spies" to "read a book where the title starts with an 'r'". Come of them are easy... and some of them are freaking challenging. This page is filled with just challenges.

If you wish to play with yourself, do so. You can play with me (just message me, I will always accept), or you can play against other viewers on the blog.

Individual Challenge Instructions can be found on their pages

This months challenge is Disney Prince Hopefuls.


Other challenges:
April 2015's Challenge of the Month: The Fandom Board Game Challenge
May 2015's Challenge of the Month: May's Idioms
June 2015's Challenge of the Month: Disney Prince Hopefuls

 

I hope you enjoy and may the odds be ever in your favor!

 

 

XOXO,

Kat

 

Challenge of the Month (June)

June 2015 Challenge

Wish to try your Luck?

 

This month's challenge is called, "Disney Prince Hopefuls"

This challenge is based on the hero's of Disney, characteristics and about expanding your character's horizon's during your reading.

 

Duration: June 1st- July 1st

 

How to Play:

This time, this is hard to do on the site, but if you want to use this as an individual challenge, go right ahead. If you want to play against someone, I always have a challenge going for myself, shoot me and email at kissandtell.books@gmail.com and we can compete against each other ;)

If you would like to play against other people on the site, comment down below and see if anyone else replies. If you have any questions, go ahead and shoot me an email or comment below.

If you complete something, playing against others on the site, I will update this and it will look something like this:

 

Example:

Robin Hood: Robin Hood is an anthropomorphic fox who robs from the rich and gives to the poor. He is a master archer and is skilled at mimicry and disguise. He is voice-acted by Brian Bedford.
Read a book about a spy or a hero who is in disguise. You may also read a book about a thief, a fox-shifter, or a character named Brian.

Emily, read Until the Sun Falls from the Sky by Kristen Ashley.

 

Then at the bottom of the post, we can have a challengers board

 

Example:

 

Placement                         Person                         Number of Challenges

1                                          Emily                            12

2                                          Rebecca                       11

3                                          Sarah                            6

 

Whatever level of play you choose, comment below that you're playing, because it depends on the level of traffic each month whether or not I continue to do challenges.

 

Good Luck!  

 

 

Mickey Mouse: Mickey is an animated mouse created by Walt Disney in 1928. Mickey is by far Disney's most famous character and serves as the company's mascot.
Read a book where the main character is mischievous, funny, or brave. Or a character that is a mouse. Several men have given Mickey his voice, so you may also read a book with a character named Walt, Jimmy, Les, Wayne, Bret, or Chris.

Donald Duck: Donald Duck is Mickey's best friend. He has a fiery temper, is often greedy, and sometimes acts like a villain. But he is extremely loyal and generally calm before he is riled.
Read a book with a character who has anger issues, an aggressive personality, or a character who can sometimes be hard to distinguish from a villain. You may also read a book with a character who is seeking ways to get more money, or a character who is helping out a friend.

Bambi: Bambi is charming, yet somewhat shy. He has two very good friends, Thumper and Flower.
Read a book with a charming hero, or one who is sweet or shy. Or read a book with a character who has a very good friend, or one who loses a close family member.

Peter Pan: Peter Pan lives in Never Land and is the leader of the Lost Boys. He is young, daring, and playful.
Read a book about a character who is the leader of some sort of band, or someone who is playful or loves to have fun. You may also read about someone who is daring almost to the point of being foolhardy.

Arthur Pendragon: Arthur, or Wart as some call him, is mentored by Merlin and later grows up to be the King of England. He is brave, hard-working, and sometimes clumsy. He is prone to daydreaming.
Read a book about an someone who has royal or noble blood, or someone who is brave or hard-working. You may also read a book with a character named Rickie, Richard, or Robert (names of the voice actors).

Robin Hood: Robin Hood is an anthropomorphic fox who robs from the rich and gives to the poor. He is a master archer and is skilled at mimicry and disguise. He is voice-acted by Brian Bedford.
Read a book about a spy or a hero who is in disguise. You may also read a book about a thief, a fox-shifter, or a character named Brian.

 

Taran: Taran is headstrong and brave. He can be foolhardy. He is loyal and selfless when it comes to his friends. He gave up a magic sword that would cement his future as a famous warrior in order to bring back a friend.
Read a book with a hero that has red hair, a headstrong or brave personality, or a hero who is loyal to his friends. Or read a book where a character sacrifices something important to keep someone safe.

 

Darkwing Duck: Darkwing Duck is a non-powered superhero, who uses wiles and gadgets to save the day. He is an expert in martial arts.
Read a book with a hero who is a spy or a force for good, a hero who uses many different gadgets (weapons, computers, etc.), or a character who is skilled in martial arts.

 

Simba: Simba is a fun-loving lion with a strict sense of justice. He is sometimes overprotective, especially where his family is concerned.
Read a book with a lion shifter, a character who is very protective, or a character who is in the justice system (lawyer, cop, judge, etc.).

 

Quasimodo: Quasimodo is kind and gentle. He is very trusting and devoted to his master. He is a talented artist, and is very strong and agile.
Read a book with a hero who is kind and gentle, a hero who is artistic, or someone who is very strong and/or agile.

 

Phoebus: Phoebus is the captain of the guard in the movie based on Victor Hugo's novel. He is brave, handsome, and sarcastic. Phoebus is neutral for much of the story, but later chooses to fight on the side of Quasimodo and Esmeralda when he becomes angry at the horrible things he is ordered to do.
Read a book with a handsome, sarcastic, or brave hero, or one who is named Victor or Hugo. You may also read a book where the hero switches sides to fight for what he believes in.

 

Hercules: Hercules is a compassionate and gentle hero who has above average strength. He misunderstood and thought that his love, Megara, was plotting against him.
Read a book with a compassionate hero, or one who is very strong. Or read a book where there is a big misunderstanding between characters.

 

Tarzan: Tarzan is an orphan who was raised in the jungle by gorillas. He is extremely brave and honorable. Because he grew up in the jungle, he understands animals better than humans.
Read a book that takes place in a jungle, a book with an orphan character or one who is ignorant of his past, a brave or honorable hero, or a hero who is an animal shifter of some sort.

 

Emperor Kuzco: Emperor Kuzco began his journey as a self-centered and greedy character. After he is turned into a llama, he learns more about other people and he becomes good-natured and loyal. He is hilarious and silly, and he loves a good joke. He is voice-acted by David Spade.
Read a book about a character who turns from 'bad' to good, a character who is very funny, a hero who is under a curse, or a character who is an animal shifter. You may also read a book with a character named David.

 

Milo Thatch: Milo is a gifted linguist and scholar. He is socially-awkward, eager, and very determined to follow in his grandfather's footsteps and discover the city of Atlantis. He is voice-acted by Michael J. Fox and James Arnold Taylor.
Read a book that has to do with the legend of Atlantis or a book where the character knows several languages. You may also read a book with a socially-awkward character or a character named James or Michael.

 

Sora: Sora is the main character in the Kingdom Hearts video game. He uses a unique keyblade weapon to fight the forces of darkness. He is very friendly and heroic, and he can never meet a person in need without trying to help them. He was created by Japanese videogame designer Tetsuya Nomura.
Read a book set in Japan or with a Japanese hero, a hero who uses a unique weapon, or a character who is heroic and/or selfless. You may also read a book with a hero who helps others in some way.

 

Yao, Ling and Chien Po: According to the DVD commentary, these three represent the entire Chinese army. They can fight with all manner of weapons, including swords, bows, and cannons. Yao is very strong and has a hot temper. Ling is the clown of the group and always looking for a good joke. Chien-Po is very large, though gentle, and loves food.
Read a book about a character in the army, one who uses many weapons, or someone who has a few good friends. You may also read a book with a hero who is very strong, quick to anger, funny, large, or loves food.

Prince Edward: Edward is brave, handsome and...somewhat slow. He falls in love with Giselle almost instantly after meeting her.
Read a book with a character who is very handsome, or one who falls in love at first sight. Or read a book with a character named Edward.

David Kawena: David is very kind and supportive of his friends. He is a great surfer.
Read a book with a character who is a surfer, one who supports his friends or love interest through hard times, or a character who surfs. You may also read a book with a character named David.

Jim Hawkins: Jim is a very adventurous, rebellious, and caring young man. He got into a lot of trouble early on, but later began to open up to others and stop his rebellious ways. He is very loyal to his friends and his mother.
Read a book about a character who is rebellious or has a 'bad boy' image. Or a book with a hero who was raised by a single mother. You may also read a book with a character named Jim.

Jack Skellington: Jack is the "Pumpkin King", the patron spirit of Halloween. He is immortal, patient, and is a gentleman. He isn't very good at reading people's feelings.
Read a book with a character who is immortal, a character named Jack, or someone who is a gentleman. You may also read a book that takes place around Halloween, or has a Halloween theme on the cover.

John Rolfe: John is an English diplomat sent to prevent war between the English and the native peoples. He is very handsome. He helps Pocahontas become 'civilized' to impress the king, even though he is disgusted by how she is treated.
Read a book about a character named John, a character who is very handsome, or a character who acts as a diplomat between people. Or read a book where the hero must help the heroine change her appearance or behavior.

Harris, Hubert and Hamish: Harris, Hubert, and Hamish are Scottish princes. They have bright red hair, mischievous personalities, and a passion for sweets.
Read a book set in Scotland or with a Scottish character. Or a book with a hero who has red hair or is named Harris, Hubert, or Hamish. You may also read a book about a character who has two brothers, or one who loves to play tricks on others.

 

May the force be with you, and the odds be ever in your favor! Enjoy!

 

XOXO,

Kat

 

 

Challenge of the Month (May)

May 2015 Challenge

Wish to try your luck?

 

 

 



This month's Challenge is called "May's Idioms"
This challenge is based on all things May: expressions, idioms, holidays, blessings, curses, and movie and song titles with the word “May," in them.

 

Duration: May 1st- June 1st

Levels:
Easy Breezy = Read 3 to 4 books
Moderate Winds = Read 5 to 7 books
Dust Devil = Read 8 to 12 books
Heavy Gusts = 13 to 24 books
Gale Force Winds = 25 to 35 books

Rules: Read books that fit in the following categories

• “April showers bring May flowers.” - Read a book with flowers or rain on the cover.
• "Be that as it may.” - Read a book with a title that starts with the letter “B”. Or has an author whose name (first or last) that begins with “B”. Or with a series names that begins with “B”. Or a character’s name (first or last) begins with “B”.
• “Cinco de Mayo.” - Read a book that is fifth in a series, or has five words or letters in the title.
• “Come what may!” - Read a book with a futuristic setting.
• “Devil-may-care attitude.” - Read a book where the protagonist has this attitude. (i.e. Heedless of caution; reckless. Jovial and rakish in manner.)
• “He who fights and runs away may live to fight another day.” - Read a book where someone gets bullied. Or where the protagonist is a professional fighter or gets in a fight. Or a story about survival.
• “How may I help you?” - Read a book where the protagonist helps someone out.
• “If I may be so bold...” - Reader’s Choice.
• “It may account for...” - Read a book with an accountant protagonist, or someone who deals with numbers. Or is an account based on a true historical event.
• “I may be crazy, but...” - Read a book where the protagonist gets "gaslighted" ... or a little crazy, paranoid, spooked, or rattled.
• “Let the chips fall where they may.” - Read a book that has the words from this expression found in the title, series name, or author’s, or character’s name [i.e. “let,” “chip(s),” “fall,” “where,” “they,” or “may”].
• Mae West. - Read a book with a black & white cover. Or is set in Hollywood. Or where the protagonist is a vamp.
• “May the better man win!” - Read a book where a competition takes place.
• “May Day!” - Read a book that is first in a series. Or where the protagonist attends a fair.
• “May-December Relationship.” - Read a book with quite a gap in years between protagonists’ ages. This does NOT have to be a Romance book.
• “May the force be with you.” - Read a book with stars on the cover. Or is set in outer space.
• “May he rest in peace.” - Read a book with ghosts. Or where someone dies. Or has a graveyard or tombstone on the cover.
• “May I be excused?” - Read a book that is written in the first person POV. (Point of View.)
• “May I count on you?” - Read a book with a number in the title. (Examples found on listopia’s Nothing But Numbers.)
• “May I take a message?” - Read an inspirational book.
• “May I take your order?” - Read a book where the protagonist is a waitress, or short-order cook, or takes orders of some kind. (Just a few examples on this listopia’s Waitress Heroine in Romance.)
• “May Pole” (AKA May Poll) - Read a book on a listopia list. Or is a book set in Poland/written by a Polish Writer. (Examples found here: Best Polish Books.)
• “May the road rise to meet you...” - Read a book with a road on the cover. Or someone takes a road trip.
• “May you live in interesting times...” - Read a book where someone is cursed. Or one with lots of danger, uncertainty, and chaos.
• “Maybe, maybe not.” - Read a book that you’ve been pondering for awhile.
• “Mayday! Mayday!” - Read a book where the protagonist works as some type of emergency personnel: fireman, policeman, paramedic. Or someone makes or receives a distress call. Or where someone uses a radio. Since this word may derive from the French expression “venez m'aider” - which translates to “come help me” - I'll take any book set in France. Also, in The Handmaid's Tale, they used “Mayday” as a code to identify themselves as part of the resistance - so, I'll take a protagonist that is part of one, or any plot involving some hidden code.
• “The merry month of May.” - Read a book that is humorous.
• “Objects in the rear view mirror may appear closer than they are.” - Read a book with a mirror or car on the cover. Or one where the protagonist is an illusionist, magician, or interacts with mirrors in some way.
• “Seven Days in May.” - Read a book that is seventh in a series. Or has the word “day(s)” in the title, series, author, or character name. We will take the alternate spelling of “Daye,” as in the series October Daye.
• “Sticks and stones may break my bones.” - Read a book with a word in the title that rhymes with “may” -- or where the title rhymes alone. (Examples: Double Play (“play” rhymes with “may” -- or Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake, where title is a rhyme itself.)
• “Terms & conditions may apply.” - Read a book that fits another challenge.
• “Things may look good on the surface...” - Read a book with an attractive cover.
• “To whom it may concern.” - Read a book with a stand-alone “letter” in the title. Or by an author with a stand-alone “letter” in their name. Or read a book of memoirs. Or one that has a letter or envelope on the cover. (Examples: C, by Tom McCarthy; author J.R. Ward; All Creatures Great and Small; or maybe something like these found on this listopia .)
• “Try as I may.” - Read a book that was published any day in May, of any year.
• “Warning: May be hazardous to your health.” - Read a book where someone finds themselves in a precarious situation. Or where a character gets an illness. Or is a cigarette smoker.
• “You may well ask!” - Read a book with a question mark -- or an exclamation mark -- in the title.
• "May the odds be ever in your favor!" Read one of the more popular books for Young Adults (i.e., Divergent, Hunger Games, Legend, etc.) Look on this listopia for ideas; Popular Fiction for Young Adults 

How to Play:
In order to play, you need to either post on this post as a comment, or email me at kissandtell.books@gmail.com and I will add you myself.

What to Put in the post...

• Make sure your name (or a Pseudonym, like the Snark) is written first.
• Mention which Level you would like to play at (options listed at the top)
• Write which "expressions" you are going to do, and the corresponding book you'll read
• When you read one of the books, mark that you did so by the date you read the book or by saying "Finished" next to it.
• Once you finish, write the date you completed the whole

Example:

Response Format Example #1

Level: Easy Breezy
Completed: (not yet finished)

• "He who fights and runs away may live to fight another day." If I Stay by Gayle Foreman - 4/16/15
• "May he rest in peace." The Fault in Our Stars by John Green Finished
• "May Day!" The Gamble by Kristen Ashley Currently Reading

Response Format Example #2

Level: Easy Breezy
Completed: 4/4/15

"He who fights and runs away may live to fight another day." Read a book on Survival
If I Stay by Gayle Foreman - 4/2/15

"May he rest in Peace." Read a book where someone dies
The Fault in Our Stars by John Green Finished

"May Day!" Read a book first in a series
The Gamble by Kristen Ashley


Good Luck (and yes, I'm saying it) May the Odds be ever in your favor!

XOXO,
Kat

Challenge of the Month (April)

April 2015 Challenge

Wish to try your luck?

 

This is my first challenge posted on this blog. I call it Fandom Board Game Challenge. Unoriginal, I know, but it's the best I could do at this moment.

 

If you'd draw your eyes to the picture (of sorts) above, you will see that each square is numbered, 1-25. Each square has a task written in it that you are to do.

 

First, you pick your partner(s), either another reader on the blog, message me (I will accept), or you can play with a friend at home, or on the site. Doesn't matter.

 

After you pick your partner, you find a die, one through six. Then you and your partner(s) roll. Let's say you roll a three. You would move to the third space and do what it says on the space. For example, space #3 says "female protagonist", meaning you would read a book with a female protagonist. Then you would roll again. Let's say this time you roll a four. You'd roll four spaces ahead to space #7. This space says "book chosen my moderator." I am your mod. In this instance, you would pick a book that I have chosen for you. You will either read the book I chose, or message me if you have already read it or really have a problem with reading it and I will pick a second one. You must pick one of those books or you will be forced to forfeit.

If you land on the seventh space, the book you will read is "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas.

 

You will continue to roll and read, until you read the FINISH space. Then, obviously, you are finished.

 

Before you start the game, you must comment that you are playing, who your partner is or if you need one. Every time you roll, you must comment again what number you rolled, and what book(s) you are reading.

 

There are two ways to play a game like this. One way, is Infallible Playing. This is where, if you finish the book you were on, you message me and I roll for you to prevent cheating. However, this is tedious and makes the game not fun. Therefore, I almost never play like this. The second way, is Doubtful Playing, which means you roll for yourself. There is no way to tell whether you read what you said you did, or whether you actually rolled what you said. There is no way to prevent this from happening. Please be honest. That being said, enjoy the game and (yes I'm going to say it) may the odds be ever in your favor.

 

XOXO,

Kat