The House
Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, Slytherin
Here is where you will find your housemates and your total house points.
Friday, December 30, 2011
Template for Fantastic Beasts Reading Challenge
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them Reading Challenge 2016
January 1, 2016 to November 14, 2016
Keep a look out for your O.W.L.s in May and N.E.W.T.s in November. Special assignments may pop up periodically. Remember you are still a student of Hogwarts so each beast (book you read) you find will count towards your house points.
-Professor Neville Longbottom
So there you have it. The Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them Reading Challenge 2016. Basically in order to complete the magizoology part of the challenge you need to read at least one book that fits the description of a fantastic beast or can fit Care of Magical Creatures. Learn more and sign up at Worth Reading It? Use hashtag #FantasticBeastsRC
My House is and we are winning the House Cup this year!
Tracking my reads below
15point reads:
AP Newt Scamander - Read a book that is about, has on it's cover, in the title an animal that fits part of the description of a fantastic beast.
Transfiguration - read any book that has trans or figure in its title, is about shape shifting, has a shape shifter in it, or is about anything having to do with changing one thing into another
Herbology - read any book that has herb in its title, again cookbooks count and again you must cook at least one recipe out of the book
Divination - read any book that has divine in its title, any book about psychics or psychic abilities, tarot reading etc
History of Magic - read any book that has history or magic in its title, books about magic, witches, etc
Keep a look out for your O.W.L.s in May and N.E.W.T.s in November. Special assignments may pop up periodically. Remember you are still a student of Hogwarts so each beast (book you read) you find will count towards your house points.
-Professor Neville Longbottom
So there you have it. The Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them Reading Challenge 2016. Basically in order to complete the magizoology part of the challenge you need to read at least one book that fits the description of a fantastic beast or can fit Care of Magical Creatures. Learn more and sign up at Worth Reading It? Use hashtag #FantasticBeastsRC
My House is and we are winning the House Cup this year!
Tracking my reads below
15point reads:
AP Newt Scamander - Read a book that is about, has on it's cover, in the title an animal that fits part of the description of a fantastic beast.
- Book One
10point reads:
Care of Magical Creatures - read any book that has magical or creatures in its title, about supernatural beings
- Book One
5point reads
Transfiguration - read any book that has trans or figure in its title, is about shape shifting, has a shape shifter in it, or is about anything having to do with changing one thing into another
- Book One
- Book One
- Book One
- Book One
- Book One
- Book One
- Book One
Divination - read any book that has divine in its title, any book about psychics or psychic abilities, tarot reading etc
- Book One
History of Magic - read any book that has history or magic in its title, books about magic, witches, etc
- Book One
Divination - read any book about physic abilities
- Book One
Muggle Studies - nearly any book works here, what better way to understand Muggles than to read what they read
- Book One
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Dumbledore's Army (D.A.)
Welcome to Dumbledore's Army (D.A.)
We all know that He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named is out there with his Death Eaters waiting for the right opportunity strike. The spells and charms we learn here will enable us for the eventual day we will have to fight! Books read for Defense Against the Dark Arts class can be listed here.
To join just leave a comment below
Points Breakdown
Defense Against the Dark Arts Class = 1 point
D.A. Club = 5 points
Defense Against the Dark Arts Class & D.A. Club = 6 points
D.A. Club 2 or more members same book = 15points + 5points (if for a class) + 1point (if also listed under Charms class) You must leave a comment with your partner or partners name and the book you all are reading
D.A. Club 2 or more members same book = 15points + 10points (if for a lesson)You must leave a comment with your partner or partners name and the book you all are reading
All you have to do is list the book where they should go. I will take care of the points
January - D.A. Club lesson cannot be listed under you Defense Against the Dark Arts class. This is for 5points only listed under the D.A. Club
We will master Accio this month. The accio charm is used to summon an object to you.
How do you learn how this charm? Read books with that have works like summon, grab, demand, bring... In other works, the title should be a form of what the Accio charm is meant to do.
Also is important to this club because you just may be in the position of being away from something in the middle of a fight that may aide you in winning it.
You charm assignment should look like this
D.A. Club
January - Accio
Then list your books
February - D.A. Club lesson can be listed under you Defense Against the Dark Arts class. This is for 5points listed under the D.A. Club plus 1 point if you list it under Defense Against the Dark Arts class.
We will master Stupify this month. The stupify charm is used to stun a person or halt an moving objects.
How do you learn how this charm? Read books with that have works like stun, halt, pause even wait... In other works, the title should be a form of what the Stupify charm is meant to do.
The benefits of learning the charm is pretty obvious. It is an important charm to learn if one wants to defend his or her self.
You charm assignment should look like this
D.A. Club
February - Stupify
Then list your books
March/April - D.A. Club lesson can be listed under you Defense Against the Dark Arts class. This is for 5points listed under the D.A. Club plus 1 point if you list it under Defense Against the Dark Arts class.
We will master Patronus Charm this month. The Patronus charm conjures an animal who is your protector. The animal is different for everyone.
How do you learn how this charm? Read books with that have the name of your patronus in it's title or on the cover.
The benefits of learning the charm is pretty obvious. It is also an important charm to learn if one wants to defend his or her self.
*Think hard on this one. Your patronus usually doesn't change.
You charm assignment should look like this
D.A. Club
March/April - Patronus
Then list your books
We all know that He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named is out there with his Death Eaters waiting for the right opportunity strike. The spells and charms we learn here will enable us for the eventual day we will have to fight! Books read for Defense Against the Dark Arts class can be listed here.
To join just leave a comment below
Points Breakdown
Defense Against the Dark Arts Class = 1 point
D.A. Club = 5 points
Defense Against the Dark Arts Class & D.A. Club = 6 points
D.A. Club 2 or more members same book = 15points + 5points (if for a class) + 1point (if also listed under Charms class) You must leave a comment with your partner or partners name and the book you all are reading
D.A. Club 2 or more members same book = 15points + 10points (if for a lesson)You must leave a comment with your partner or partners name and the book you all are reading
All you have to do is list the book where they should go. I will take care of the points
January - D.A. Club lesson cannot be listed under you Defense Against the Dark Arts class. This is for 5points only listed under the D.A. Club
We will master Accio this month. The accio charm is used to summon an object to you.
How do you learn how this charm? Read books with that have works like summon, grab, demand, bring... In other works, the title should be a form of what the Accio charm is meant to do.
Also is important to this club because you just may be in the position of being away from something in the middle of a fight that may aide you in winning it.
You charm assignment should look like this
D.A. Club
January - Accio
Then list your books
February - D.A. Club lesson can be listed under you Defense Against the Dark Arts class. This is for 5points listed under the D.A. Club plus 1 point if you list it under Defense Against the Dark Arts class.
We will master Stupify this month. The stupify charm is used to stun a person or halt an moving objects.
How do you learn how this charm? Read books with that have works like stun, halt, pause even wait... In other works, the title should be a form of what the Stupify charm is meant to do.
The benefits of learning the charm is pretty obvious. It is an important charm to learn if one wants to defend his or her self.
You charm assignment should look like this
D.A. Club
February - Stupify
Then list your books
March/April - D.A. Club lesson can be listed under you Defense Against the Dark Arts class. This is for 5points listed under the D.A. Club plus 1 point if you list it under Defense Against the Dark Arts class.
We will master Patronus Charm this month. The Patronus charm conjures an animal who is your protector. The animal is different for everyone.
How do you learn how this charm? Read books with that have the name of your patronus in it's title or on the cover.
The benefits of learning the charm is pretty obvious. It is also an important charm to learn if one wants to defend his or her self.
*Think hard on this one. Your patronus usually doesn't change.
You charm assignment should look like this
D.A. Club
March/April - Patronus
Then list your books
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Soundtrack Challenge: Dirty Dancing
Duration: Up to you!
Levels:
Somebody’s Baby: 3 - 5 books
Hungry Eyes: 6 -11 books
Overload: 12 books.
Rules: Audiobooks, anthologies, and re-reads are fine. Post as you go, or all at once. Indicate your total near the top of your post, preferably in bold. Thanks! Example: 3/6 for three books read out of a planned six.
Spell It Out option: Choose one of the following song titles to spell out with book titles, series titles and authors. Or choose your favorite soundtrack to spell!
I’ve Had the Time of My Life (Bill Medley, Jennifer Warnes) (Hyperlink is to Final Dance.)
This song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1987. Read a book first published in 1987. Or read a book that had has an Academy Award winning movie; and yes, that means any academy award, such as for song! Or has a white dress on the cover. Read a book that is the first in a series. Or has characters or an author named Bill or Jennifer.
First Truth by Dawn Cook
Be My Baby (The Ronettes)
Read a book with a body of water on the cover or has the word “baby” in the title. Or has a character or author named Ron or Ronette. This is the second song on the CD; read a book that is #2 in a series.
Insurgent by Veronica Roth
She's Like the Wind (Patrick Swayze) {Movie Scene}
Read a book with the word “wind” in the title or has a sad good-bye scene. Or has a character or author named Patrick or Johnny. This is the third song on the CD; read a book that is #3 in a series.
Hungry Eyes (Eric Carmen)
Read a book with an eye on the cover. Or had the word “hungry” or “hunger” in the title. Or the genre is fantasy. Or the character is learning to dance. Or has a character or author named Eric or Carmen. This is the fourth song on the CD; read a book that is #4 in a series.
Stay (Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs)
Read a book with the word “stay” in the title. Or has a character (or author) named Maurice or William. Or has one of the signs of the zodiac on the cover or in the title. This is the fifth song on the CD; read a book that is #5 in a series.
Yes (Merry Clayton)
Read a book that is a positive/affirmative/uplifting book, or has “yes” or “merry” in the title. Or shows a wheel(s) on the cover. This is the sixth song on the CD, so read a book that is the #6 in a series.
You Don't Own Me (The Blow Monkeys)
Read a book where someone breaks free from something or someone. Or has monkey(s) in it. This is the seventh song on the CD; read a book that is #7 in a series.
Hey! Baby (Bruce Channel)
Read a book with a predominately baby blue cover, or has the word “baby” in the title. Or a character calls another character “baby” or “babe” or Bruce. Or there is a baby in the book. This is the eighth song on the CD; read a book that is #8 in a series.
Overload (Alfie Zappacosta)
Read a book with a predominately dark blue cover, or has the word “overload” in the title, or has a character with a baritone voice, or has a character/author named Alfie. This is the ninth song on the CD; read a book that is #9 in a series.
Love Is Strange (Mickey & Sylvia)
Read a book that’s genre is romance. Or has the word “strange” (or a derivative of the word) in the title. Or the cover shows money. Or has a character or author named Mick, Micky, or Sylvia. This is the tenth song on the CD; read a book that is #10 in a series.
Where Are You Tonight? (Tom Johnston)
Read a book where someone gets lost or the protagonist is looking for a missing person. Or has a character named Tom (or it is the author’s name). This is the eleventh song on the CD; read a book that is #11 in a series.
Plum Lucky by Janet Evanovich
In the Still of the Night (The Five Satins)
Read a book with a predominately black cover, or has the words “still” or “night” in the title. Or there is a satin dress on the cover. This is the twelfth song on the CD; read a book that is #12 in a series
Example of “Spell It Out” option (ignore articles – “a, an, the” – unless you need them) using titles, series names, or author’s name. You can use any of the song titles above.
S. -Seabiscuit: An American Legend, by Laura Hillenbrand
T. - Travises, #3; Smooth Talking Stranger, by Lisa Kleypas
A. - Adair, Cherry = Hush
Y. - Yours To Keep, by Shannon Stacey
Levels:
Somebody’s Baby: 3 - 5 books
Hungry Eyes: 6 -11 books
Overload: 12 books.
Rules: Audiobooks, anthologies, and re-reads are fine. Post as you go, or all at once. Indicate your total near the top of your post, preferably in bold. Thanks! Example: 3/6 for three books read out of a planned six.
Spell It Out option: Choose one of the following song titles to spell out with book titles, series titles and authors. Or choose your favorite soundtrack to spell!
I’ve Had the Time of My Life (Bill Medley, Jennifer Warnes) (Hyperlink is to Final Dance.)
This song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1987. Read a book first published in 1987. Or read a book that had has an Academy Award winning movie; and yes, that means any academy award, such as for song! Or has a white dress on the cover. Read a book that is the first in a series. Or has characters or an author named Bill or Jennifer.
First Truth by Dawn Cook
Be My Baby (The Ronettes)
Read a book with a body of water on the cover or has the word “baby” in the title. Or has a character or author named Ron or Ronette. This is the second song on the CD; read a book that is #2 in a series.
Insurgent by Veronica Roth
She's Like the Wind (Patrick Swayze) {Movie Scene}
Read a book with the word “wind” in the title or has a sad good-bye scene. Or has a character or author named Patrick or Johnny. This is the third song on the CD; read a book that is #3 in a series.
Hungry Eyes (Eric Carmen)
Read a book with an eye on the cover. Or had the word “hungry” or “hunger” in the title. Or the genre is fantasy. Or the character is learning to dance. Or has a character or author named Eric or Carmen. This is the fourth song on the CD; read a book that is #4 in a series.
Stay (Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs)
Read a book with the word “stay” in the title. Or has a character (or author) named Maurice or William. Or has one of the signs of the zodiac on the cover or in the title. This is the fifth song on the CD; read a book that is #5 in a series.
Yes (Merry Clayton)
Read a book that is a positive/affirmative/uplifting book, or has “yes” or “merry” in the title. Or shows a wheel(s) on the cover. This is the sixth song on the CD, so read a book that is the #6 in a series.
You Don't Own Me (The Blow Monkeys)
Read a book where someone breaks free from something or someone. Or has monkey(s) in it. This is the seventh song on the CD; read a book that is #7 in a series.
Hey! Baby (Bruce Channel)
Read a book with a predominately baby blue cover, or has the word “baby” in the title. Or a character calls another character “baby” or “babe” or Bruce. Or there is a baby in the book. This is the eighth song on the CD; read a book that is #8 in a series.
Overload (Alfie Zappacosta)
Read a book with a predominately dark blue cover, or has the word “overload” in the title, or has a character with a baritone voice, or has a character/author named Alfie. This is the ninth song on the CD; read a book that is #9 in a series.
Love Is Strange (Mickey & Sylvia)
Read a book that’s genre is romance. Or has the word “strange” (or a derivative of the word) in the title. Or the cover shows money. Or has a character or author named Mick, Micky, or Sylvia. This is the tenth song on the CD; read a book that is #10 in a series.
Where Are You Tonight? (Tom Johnston)
Read a book where someone gets lost or the protagonist is looking for a missing person. Or has a character named Tom (or it is the author’s name). This is the eleventh song on the CD; read a book that is #11 in a series.
Plum Lucky by Janet Evanovich
In the Still of the Night (The Five Satins)
Read a book with a predominately black cover, or has the words “still” or “night” in the title. Or there is a satin dress on the cover. This is the twelfth song on the CD; read a book that is #12 in a series
Example of “Spell It Out” option (ignore articles – “a, an, the” – unless you need them) using titles, series names, or author’s name. You can use any of the song titles above.
S. -Seabiscuit: An American Legend, by Laura Hillenbrand
T. - Travises, #3; Smooth Talking Stranger, by Lisa Kleypas
A. - Adair, Cherry = Hush
Y. - Yours To Keep, by Shannon Stacey
2012 Read Your Own Books Reading Challenge
January 1, 2012 – December 31, 2012
This challenge is for those of us who have books that we’ve purchased and just haven’t gotten to. Rules:
Starts January 1, 2012 and ends December 31, 2012
Anyone can join
You don’t have to have a blog to participate.
Non-Bloggers feel free to share your list of books in the comment section of the monthly link up post.
Reviews though not required are always nice.
Audio, E-books, Bound all count
Re-reads DO NOT count
There is no need to come up with your list of books in advance.
Challenge crossovers ok
Create a sign up post and link up in the linky below.
What qualifies for this challenge?:
Any book that you have personally purchased, been gifted, or swapped, BEFORE January 1, 2012 and just have not gotten the chance to read yet.
What DOES NOT qualify for this challenge?:
Any book that has been purchased AFTER January 1, 2012.
Any book that you have been asked to review
Tour sites, Netgalley, GalleyGrab, etc.
Library Books
Levels:
Level 1 – Read 1-5 Your Own Books
Level 2 – Read 6-10 Your Own Books
Level 3 – Read 11-20 Your Own Books
Level 4 – Read 21+ Your Own Books
My Level - Read 1-5 Your Own Books
The Rocky Road to Romance
This challenge is for those of us who have books that we’ve purchased and just haven’t gotten to. Rules:
Starts January 1, 2012 and ends December 31, 2012
Anyone can join
You don’t have to have a blog to participate.
Non-Bloggers feel free to share your list of books in the comment section of the monthly link up post.
Reviews though not required are always nice.
Audio, E-books, Bound all count
Re-reads DO NOT count
There is no need to come up with your list of books in advance.
Challenge crossovers ok
Create a sign up post and link up in the linky below.
What qualifies for this challenge?:
Any book that you have personally purchased, been gifted, or swapped, BEFORE January 1, 2012 and just have not gotten the chance to read yet.
What DOES NOT qualify for this challenge?:
Any book that has been purchased AFTER January 1, 2012.
Any book that you have been asked to review
Tour sites, Netgalley, GalleyGrab, etc.
Library Books
Levels:
Level 1 – Read 1-5 Your Own Books
Level 2 – Read 6-10 Your Own Books
Level 3 – Read 11-20 Your Own Books
Level 4 – Read 21+ Your Own Books
My Level - Read 1-5 Your Own Books
The Rocky Road to Romance
2012 Romance Reading Challenge
2012 Romance Reading Challenge
This reading challenge is for any genre of Romance with the exception of YA and Erotica. Have fun with this one peeps!
Rules:
Anyone can join
You don't need a blog to participate. For non-bloggers, please leave a comment with a link (if you review somewhere else) to the review or leave a list of the books you read on the monthly link up post.
Audio, ebooks, and bound books are ok.
No re-reads
Create a sign up post and post the link in the linky here.
Challenge goes from January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Challenge Crossovers are ok.
Levels:
Level 1 - Read 4 Romance novels
Level 2 - Read 10 Romance novels
Level 3 - Read 14 Romance novels
Level 4 - Read 15+ Romance novels
This reading challenge is for any genre of Romance with the exception of YA and Erotica. Have fun with this one peeps!
Rules:
Anyone can join
You don't need a blog to participate. For non-bloggers, please leave a comment with a link (if you review somewhere else) to the review or leave a list of the books you read on the monthly link up post.
Audio, ebooks, and bound books are ok.
No re-reads
Create a sign up post and post the link in the linky here.
Challenge goes from January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012
Challenge Crossovers are ok.
Levels:
Level 1 - Read 4 Romance novels
Level 2 - Read 10 Romance novels
Level 3 - Read 14 Romance novels
Level 4 - Read 15+ Romance novels
2012 Young Adult Reading Challenge
2012 Young Adult Reading Challenge
Run's January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012.
The Rules:
Anyone can join.
You don't need a blog to participate.
Non-Bloggers: Post your list of books in the comment section of the wrap-up post on Jamie's blog.
Audio, eBooks, paper, re-reads all count.
No need to list your books in advance. You may select books as you go. Even if you list them now, you can change the list if needed.
There are four levels:
The Mini YA Reading Challenge – Read 12 Young Adult novels.
The "Fun Size" YA Reading Challenge – Read 20 Young Adult novels.
The Jumbo Size YA Reading Challenge – Read 40 Young Adult novels.
The Mega size YA Reading Challenge – Read 50+ Young Adult novels.
Run's January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012.
The Rules:
Anyone can join.
You don't need a blog to participate.
Non-Bloggers: Post your list of books in the comment section of the wrap-up post on Jamie's blog.
Audio, eBooks, paper, re-reads all count.
No need to list your books in advance. You may select books as you go. Even if you list them now, you can change the list if needed.
There are four levels:
The Mini YA Reading Challenge – Read 12 Young Adult novels.
The "Fun Size" YA Reading Challenge – Read 20 Young Adult novels.
The Jumbo Size YA Reading Challenge – Read 40 Young Adult novels.
The Mega size YA Reading Challenge – Read 50+ Young Adult novels.
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