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The Book Junkie Trials- Declaring my TBR



So after seeing Erica taking part in this challenge, I was so interested in taking part. After taking the personality test it turns out I am a Scribe, so my path will be different to Erica’s, but I am planning to try and complete all the prompts during the month.


As a Scribe I have a weakness and a special ability.


Ability

The ability to rewrite their tale. Their unique ability is to read a book that wasn’t on their declared TBR - as long as it still completes the challenge.


Weakness

As scribes spend so much time documenting their findings, one of their challenges will take MUCH longer than normal. They must read a book over 500 pages.


 

I do have a very ambitious goal of over 8000 pages in a month, I have done it before so I can do it again but the two books that might stop me would be the Way of Kings and The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, but I can change the books for prompts 1-4 if I need to reduce the amount of pages. While it is more than Erica’s goal it will be a struggle to reach as I go back to work on July 6th.


Here are my prompts:


1. Dwarf Mount: You spot a fair tavern wench, however the Dwarf Mines, grimey and dusty, didn’t evoke a very romantic feeling. Read a book with a hint of romance to get you in the mood. – Daughter of the Pirate King by Tricia Levenseller (311 pages)


2. Apothecary Towers: Where the wizards dwell. Tricksters. They have blind-folded you and randomised all your books, choose a book at random from your bookshelf. – Shatter me by Tahereh Mafi (338 pages)


3. The Great Library: Ahh the great archives, find and read a book that has been on your TBR forever. – Carry On by Rainbow Rowell (517 pages)


4. The Drowning Deep: The Whirlpool... is so.... mesmerising. Read a book with rich world-building that will suck you into its own world, instead. – The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson (1124 pages)


5. The Bookie Grail: Here you find a lost manuscript, delivered on this forgotten island by a fallen star. Read the group book: Stardust by Neil Gaiman (248 Pages)


Other Prompts:


Crimson Peaks: These peaks are about to blow! Re-read a favourite to soothe them into dormancy – Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid (355 pages)


Queendom Stone: The stone of our Royal Majesty - what are the royal customs of other lands? Read a book featuring Royalty. – Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard (383 pages)


The Forgotten Forests: All those open series, the forest knows and feels your forgetfulness. It will sing a mounful lament, tormenting you until you read the next in a series. – Hunting Prince Dracula by Kerri Maniscalco (424 pages)


The Weeping Falls: To pass through the rapids unscathed, you must give to the Falls. Read a tear-jerker. – Flowers in the Attic by V C Andrews (412 pages)


Orc Grove: Some say there is no talking to Orcs, but a good political relationship is needed. Learn some Orc customs by reading a book that is gruesome, gory, or gritty. - Battle Royale by Koushun Takami (647 pages)


Ol’ Pirate Cove: Shiver me timbers. You shall be walking the plank if you don’t learn how to sail better. Read a book that takes place, at least in part, on sea. - Daughter of the Siren Queen by Tricia Levenseller (341 pages)


Glimmer: This Isle is alight with gems and crystals, one of the most picturesque spots in The High Queendom. Make sure you fit in with a beautiful or colourful book. Wintersong by S Jae-Jones (508 pages)


Draconic Isle: Oh My! This island is swarming with wyverns and dragons. Brush up on your draconic knowledge with a book that features dragons. – Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J K Rowling (617 pages)


The Elven Guard are surprised by your visit, and are immediately on the offensive: Read a book with War, Military or Political Themes to learn how to help calm the situation. – The Poppy War by R F Kuang (527 pages)


On the Hallow Isle, lurk incorporeal monsters and the ghosts of your past: Read an Atmospheric or Horror Book to pass this test of nerve. – Red Dragon by Thomas Harris (420 pages)


Empty Barrel Inn, everyone deserves a swig or too, some say it even aids warming up those vocal cords: Enjoy An Indulgent Read. – The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller (352 pages)


Giant Squid, a fearsome fellow: Read a book that intimidates you, and this foe shall be a doddle. – The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams (815 pages)


Total Pages Read: 0/8339

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