2022 Extreme Book Nerd Challenge

The 2022 Extreme Book Nerd challenge launches January 14, 2022 and runs through December 29, 2022.

Registration HERE. You must register to be eligible to receive the completion prize.

OFFICIAL RULES

50 books in 50 weeks in 50 categories*

Guidelines:

• Extreme Book Nerd runs from January 14^th through December 29^th.
• Only one category per book for a total of 50 books in 50 weeks, to be completely read by December 29^th.

• Must be a Mountain Home Public Library cardholder to be eligible to win the completion prize.
  • Card cannot be expired or have over $9.99 in fines.
• All books read for the challenge need to be recorded with the title, author, and date finished for each book listed with each category.
  • Reading logs are available for print here,  Extreme Book Nerd Tracking Sheet, or can be picked up from the front desk at the library.
  • You may use any tracking form that you wish as long as it can be printed and includes the title, author, and date completed of each book as well as the category it belongs to.
• Books for other reading programs and book clubs can be counted toward this challenge as long as they fit into one of the categories (i.e. Winter Reading Program, book clubs, etc.) and have been completely read by December 29^th.
• Audiobooks may be counted toward the challenge.
• Books must be rated for sixth grade or higher to be counted toward the challenge.
• Participants who finish all 50 books from all 50 categories and turn in their printed tracking sheet no later than December 29^th will receive an exclusive prize: A canvas bag with the 2022 Extreme Book Nerd logo on it AND a Mountain Home Public Library exclusive “black card” library card.
  • Tracking Forms will NOT be accepted after December 29, 2022.

Extreme Book Nerd Challenge Rules & Categories

2022 Extreme Book Nerd Challenge categories:

1. a book with a color in its title.
2. a book that makes you smile.
3. the first book that catches your eye in the library.
4. a historical fiction novel.
5. a poetry book or book in verse.
6. a book about a sport.
7. a dystopian novel.
8. a memoir about someone you admire.
9. a banned book.
10. a graphic novel
11. a book published in 2022.
12. a book from your home library
13. a non-fiction book that teaches you something new
14. a book based on a true story
15. a military story
16. a book by your favorite author
17. a book from a political perspective different from your own
18. the 1st book in a series
19. a book recommended by a friend
20. a book by an author you have never heard of.
21. a book written by 2 authors
22. a book that scares you.
23. a book you found using Novelist.
24. a western.
25. a collection of short stories.
26. a romance novel.
27. a retelling of a fairytale.
28. a book set on another planet.
29. a book made into a movie.
30. a book by a local author.
31. a book published when you were 3 years old.
32. a book with a magical element.
33. an audiobook read by the author.
34. a book with an animal on the cover.
35. a book with an LGBTQ+ character.
36. a book with a female protagonist.
37. a book you read in high school.
38. a book about a religion different from your own.
39. a book with a single word for the title.
40. a YA novel.
41. a book only available as an ebook.
42. a book from a bestsellers list.
43. a book recommended by a family member.
44. a book originally written in a language other than English.
45. a book with a green cover.
46. a book by an author with the same initials as you.
47. a book read by the Library Book Club.
48. a book about a hobby you would like to learn.
49. a book off a top shelf at the library.
50. a book set in medieval times.