The Take A Chance Challenge

Are you ready for the “Take A Chance Challenge”? Are you ready for a new and exciting reading adventure? We invite you to participate. This challenge is designed to help you discover new authors, revisit old favorites, and explore a variety of books through fun and unique reading prompts.

The challenge runs from June 1, 2009, to December 31, 2009. Each prompt offers a different way to select and read books, making your reading journey diverse and unpredictable. Here are the challenge categories:

1. Random Book Selection

Pick a book at random from a shelf in your favorite bookstore or library. This method led us to “Blood Dreams” by Kay Hooper, which introduced us to an author we now love.

2. Random Word Generator

Use a random word generator to find a word, then choose a book with that word in the title. Our word was “Liberty,” leading us to “Lady Liberty” by Vicki Hinze. This political thriller kept us on the edge of our seats.

3. Birth Year Book

Find a book published in your birth year. Use the New York Times Best Seller listings to help you find a title. This prompt is a great way to connect with literature from the year you were born.

4. Judge a Book By Its Cover

Pick a book based solely on its cover without reading the synopsis. Write down what you think the book is about, then read it and see how close you were. We chose “Vanished” by Joseph Finder, and it turned out to be a captivating story, different from our initial assumptions.

5. Phoning an Author

Randomly open a phone book, pick a name, and find a book by an author with that name. This quirky method can lead to some surprising finds!

6. Public Spying

Observe someone reading a book in a public place and read the same book. Despite the rise of digital devices, this prompt is a fun way to engage with the reading habits of strangers.

7. Random Best Seller Selection

Use Random.org to generate a year between 1950 and 2008. Then, find the bestseller list for that year and select a book that was popular around your birthday. This method gives you a glimpse into past literary trends.

8. Song-Inspired Story

Choose a song and write a short story inspired by its lyrics. This creative prompt is influenced by the book “Lit Riffs” by Matthew Miele and encourages you to blend music with storytelling.

9. Poetic Review

Write a review of a book in three different poetic forms: haiku, limerick, and free verse. This artistic approach adds a unique twist to traditional book reviews.

10. Movie/Book Comparison

Find a book that has been adapted into a movie, read the book, watch the movie, and compare the two. This prompt encourages you to explore the differences and similarities between the two mediums.

Participating in the Take A Chance Book Challenge is a fantastic way to diversify your reading list and engage with books in new and exciting ways. Share your progress and experiences in the comments below,

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After having started the challenge you can post your progress and results with others on his page:
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