Nothing But Reading Challenges discussion

I love Harry Potter and I love this challenges! What a great idea! I'm definitely in!

Level: Hard

Gryffindor: (4 books)
Ravenclaw: (4 books)
Hufflepuff: (4 books)
Slytherin: (4 books)


What would happen if you put on the sorting hat?

The Sorting Process...
1. Pick you favorite house and its rival (or all the houses for the hard level).
2. Read a book that fits each characteristic (8 books in total for the easy level; 16 for difficult)
3. Keep track of all your star ratings for each book (be sure to include them each time you update this challenge)
4. At the end of the challenge calculate the overall average rating for each house based on the books you have read.
5. The house with the highest average rating is the house that you belong in!

Levels
Easy - Choose your favorite house and its rival. Read 8 books.
Hard - Choose all four houses and read 16 books.

Rivals are...
Gryffindor vs. Slytherin
Hufflepuff vs. Ravenclaw

Gryffindor
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover.
➲ "Nearly Headless Nick" is the house ghost of Gryffindor: Read a book featuring ghosts or read a book in which someone was decapitated or beheaded. Yikes!
➲ Members of Gryffindor are described as courageous, chivalrous, and brave to the point of recklessness (sometimes) : Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.

Slytherin
➲ Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
➲ Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover.
➲ The Bloody Baron is the house ghost of Slytherin: Read a book in which a suicide or murder takes place. You can also read a book where the protagonist loves someone who does not love them back.
➲ Members of Slytherin are described as cunning and shrewd: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book. Or read a book in which the protagonist irked you.



Hufflepuff
➲ Helga Hufflepuff, the founder of Hufflepuff, was a witch during medieval times: Read a book that is set in a medieval time period (between 5th to the 15th century)
➲ Hufflepuff's emblematic colors are yellow and black: Read a book that has a predominately yellow or black cover.
➲ Fat Friar, the house ghost of Hufflepuff, dedicated his life to religion: Read a book about someone who is extremely religious.
➲ Members of Hufflepuff are described as hard working, patient, and loyal: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.

Ravenclaw
➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic animal is the eagle: Read a book which features an eagle on the cover or in the story. You can also read a book about someone who can shape shift into a bird of any type.
➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze: Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover.
➲ Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish: Read a book that takes place in Scotland.
➲ Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise: Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc.

Reserved

Welcome to the challenge Savannah ☺

I love Harry Potter! Awesome Challenge idea!


Gryffindor: 1/4 (4 stars)
Slytherin: 2/4 (5 stars)
Hufflepuff: 0/4
Ravenclaw: 0/4

Gryffindor
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover.
➲ "Nearly Headless Nick" is the house ghost of Gryffindor: Read a book featuring ghosts or read a book in which someone was decapitated or beheaded. Yikes!
➲ Members of Gryffindor are described as courageous, chivalrous, and brave to the point of recklessness (sometimes) : Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.
Under the Dome (4 stars)

Slytherin
➲ Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
The Beach Street Knitting Society and Yarn Club (5 stars)
➲ Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover.
➲ The Bloody Baron is the house ghost of Slytherin: Read a book in which a suicide or murder takes place. You can also read a book where the protagonist loves someone who does not love them back.
The Girl on the Train (5 stars)
➲ Members of Slytherin are described as cunning and shrewd: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book. Or read a book in which the protagonist irked you.


Hufflepuff
➲ Helga Hufflepuff, the founder of Hufflepuff, was a witch during medieval times: Read a book that is set in a medieval time period (between 5th to the 15th century)
➲ Hufflepuff's emblematic colors are yellow and black: Read a book that has a predominately yellow or black cover.
➲ Fat Friar, the house ghost of Hufflepuff, dedicated his life to religion: Read a book about someone who is extremely religious.
➲ Members of Hufflepuff are described as hard working, patient, and loyal: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.

Ravenclaw
➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic animal is the eagle: Read a book which features an eagle on the cover or in the story. You can also read a book about someone who can shape shift into a bird of any type.
➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze: Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover.
➲ Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish: Read a book that takes place in Scotland.
➲ Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise: Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc...

Welcome Trisha ☺

I'm in! Going for the Hard level.

(view spoiler)[Gryffindor
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover.
➲ "Nearly Headless Nick" is the house ghost of Gryffindor: Read a book featuring ghosts or read a book in which someone was decapitated or beheaded. Yikes!
➲ Members of Gryffindor are described as courageous, chivalrous, and brave to the point of recklessness (sometimes) : Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.

Slytherin
➲ Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
➲ Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover.
➲ The Bloody Baron is the house ghost of Slytherin: Read a book in which a suicide or murder takes place. You can also read a book where the protagonist loves someone who does not love them back.
➲ Members of Slytherin are described as cunning and shrewd: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book. Or read a book in which the protagonist irked you.

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Hufflepuff
➲ Helga Hufflepuff, the founder of Hufflepuff, was a witch during medieval times: Read a book that is set in a medieval time period (between 5th to the 15th century)
➲ Hufflepuff's emblematic colors are yellow and black: Read a book that has a predominately yellow or black cover.
➲ Fat Friar, the house ghost of Hufflepuff, dedicated his life to religion: Read a book about someone who is extremely religious.
➲ Members of Hufflepuff are described as hard working, patient, and loyal: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.

Ravenclaw
➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic animal is the eagle: Read a book which features an eagle on the cover or in the story. You can also read a book about someone who can shape shift into a bird of any type.
➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze: Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover.
➲ Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish: Read a book that takes place in Scotland.
➲ Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise: Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc... (hide spoiler)]

The Harry Potter Sorting Hat Reading Challenge.
Level: Hard - Choose all four houses and read 16 books.

Gryffindor
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: Croc's Return ✔
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: Survival of the Fattest ✔
➲ "Nearly Headless Nick" is the house ghost of Gryffindor: The Dragon's Call ✔
➲ Members of Gryffindor are described as courageous, chivalrous, and brave: Zom-B Mission ✔

Slytherin
➲ Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets ✔
➲ Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: The Crown of Ptolemy ✔
➲ The Bloody Baron is the house ghost of Slytherin: Killing Cupid ✔
➲ They are described as cunning and shrewd: Accidentally in Love with...a God? ✔

Hufflepuff
➲ Helga Hufflepuff, the founder of Hufflepuff, was a witch during medieval times: One Bloody Thing After Another: The World's Gruesome History ✔
➲ Hufflepuff's emblematic colors are yellow and black: Mail Order Brides: Collection #1-4 ✔
➲ Fat Friar, the house ghost of Hufflepuff, dedicated his life to religion: Accidentally Married to...a Vampire? ✔
➲ Members of Hufflepuff are described as hard working, patient, and loyal: Beautiful Salvation ✔

Ravenclaw
➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic animal is the eagle: Alphas on the Prowl ✔
➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze: Zom-B Gladiator ✔
➲ Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish: Macbeth ✔
➲ Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise: The Cold King ✔

Welcome Ashley and Katherine :)

The Harry Potter Sorting Hat Reading Challenge
Duration: 6/15/16 - 12/31/16
Progress: 14/16

Gryffindor - 18/20 Stars
Slytherin - 15/20 Stars
Hufflepuff - 14/20 Stars
Ravenclaw - 12/20 Stars


Gryffindor
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
Geist by Philippa Ballantine 7/18/16 ★★★★✩
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover.
by J.A. Konrath 6/15/16 ★★★★★
➲ "Nearly Headless Nick" is the house ghost of Gryffindor: Read a book featuring ghosts
Darkhouse by Karina Halle 6/28/16 ★★★★✩
➲ Members of Gryffindor are described as courageous, chivalrous, and brave to the point of recklessness (sometimes) : Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.
Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost 8/23/16 ★★★★★

Slytherin
➲ Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Read a book which features a snake in the story.
My Hawaiian Vacation by Abby Fox 12/7/16 ★★★✩✩
➲ Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover.
by Cassandra Clare 9/12/16 ★★★★✩
➲ The Bloody Baron is the house ghost of Slytherin: Read a book in which a suicide or murder takes place.
Trick or Treat Murder by Leslie Meier 7/9/16 ★★★✩✩
➲ Members of Slytherin are described as cunning and shrewd: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.
Fuzzy Navel by J.A. Konrath 8/3/16 ★★★★★

Hufflepuff
➲ Helga Hufflepuff, the founder of Hufflepuff, was a witch during medieval times: Read a book that is set in a medieval time period
The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien 1/31/17 ★★★★✩
➲ Hufflepuff's emblematic colors are yellow and black: Read a book that has a predominately yellow or black cover.
by Nancy A. Collins 8/21/16 ★★★✩✩
➲ Fat Friar, the house ghost of Hufflepuff, dedicated his life to religion: Read a book about someone who is extremely religious.
Invisible by Lorena McCourtney 6/20/16 ★★★★✩
➲ Members of Hufflepuff are described as hard working, patient, and loyal: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.
Secrets of the Demon by Diana Rowland 9/29/16 ★★★✩✩

Ravenclaw
➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic animal is the eagle: Read a book about someone who can shape shift into a bird of any type.
Dragon Bound by Thea Harrison 6/3/17 ★★★✩✩
➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze: Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover.
by Michael Palmer 8/8/16 ★★★✩✩
➲ Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish: Read a book that takes place in Scotland.
Blood Past by Samantha Young 5/18/17 ★★★✩✩
➲ Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.
Forbidden Pleasure by Lora Leigh 7/19/16 ★★★✩✩

Harry Potter Sorting Hat Reading Challenge:
Level: Hard
Goal Date: Dec 31st, 2016

Gryffindor:
1.
2.
3. Interview with the Vampire - Anne Rice (someone ends up headless) 3/5 stars
4. Vampire Lestat by Anne Rice (reckless hero) currently reading

Total points: /20

Slytherin:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Total points: /20

Hufflepuff:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Total points: /20

Ravenclaw:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Total points: /20

House Champion:

Welcome to Hogwarts! :)

Harry Potter Sorting Hat Challenge
7 Jun 16 - present

Level: Hard (16 books)

Gryffindor - 10 pts
1. Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion)
2. Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover
✓ Read a book featuring ghosts or in which someone was decapitated or beheaded - The Silmarillion: The Epic History of the Elves in The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien (10 Jul 16) ★★★★★
✓ Read a book in which the protagonist is courageous, chivalrous, and brave to the point of recklessness (sometimes) consistently throughout the book - Age of Myth by Michael J. Sullivan (20 Jul 16) ★★★★★



Slytherin - 15 pts
✓ Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story - Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling (27 Feb 17) ★★★★★
✓ Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover - The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett (6 Aug 16) ★★★★★
✓ Read a book in which a suicide or murder takes place or which has a protagonist who loves someone who does not love them back - The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald (31 Jul 16) ★★★★★
4. Read a book in which the protagonist is cunning or shrewd consistently throughout the book or in which the protagonist irked you



Hufflepuff - 11 pts
✓ Read a book that is set in a medieval time period - Illustrated Grimm's Fairy Tales by Ruth Brocklehurst (17 Feb 17) ★★★★☆
2. Read a book that has a predominately yellow or black cover
✓ Read a book about someone who is extremely religious - The Tombs of Atuan by Ursula K. Le Guin (14 Jul 16) ★★☆��☆
✓ Read a book in which the protagonist is hardworking, patient, or loyal consistently throughout the book - The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien (20 Aug 16) ★★★★★



Ravenclaw - 17 pts
✓ Read a book which features an eagle on the cover or in the story or which is about someone who can shape shift into a bird - The Farthest Shore by Ursula K. Le Guin (14 Aug 16) ★★★��☆
✓ Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover - Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman (8 Feb 17) ★★★★★
✓ Read a book that takes place in Scotland - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling (Jan 17) ★★★★★
✓ Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc. - Sorcerer to the Crown by Zen Cho (28 Jul 16) ★★★★☆



House:

Welcome to Hogwarts! :)

Finished!

Completed: 16/16

Gryffindor
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
Danse Macabre Haven and Augustine are lion shapeshifters. (8/31/15) 3 stars
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover.
(6/9/15) 4 stars
➲ "Nearly Headless Nick" is the house ghost of Gryffindor: Read a book featuring ghosts or read a book in which someone was decapitated or beheaded. Yikes!
Burial Rites (5/26/15) 4 stars
➲ Members of Gryffindor are described as courageous, chivalrous, and brave to the point of recklessness (sometimes) : Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest McMurphy is very brave (5/18/15) 5 stars

Total: 16/20

Slytherin
➲ Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
(6/12/15) 3 stars
➲ Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover.
(5/30/15) 3 stars
➲ The Bloody Baron is the house ghost of Slytherin: Read a book in which a suicide or murder takes place. You can also read a book where the protagonist loves someone who does not love them back.
The Program (5/22/15) 3 stars
➲ Members of Slytherin are described as cunning and shrewd: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book. Or read a book in which the protagonist irked you.
Blue Moon (5/29/15) 4 stars

Total: 13/20

Hufflepuff
➲ Helga Hufflepuff, the founder of Hufflepuff, was a witch during medieval times: Read a book that is set in a medieval time period (between 5th to the 15th century)
Katherine (5/27/15) 5 stars
➲ Hufflepuff's emblematic colors are yellow and black: Read a book that has a predominately yellow or black cover.
(6/28/15) 4 stars
➲ Fat Friar, the house ghost of Hufflepuff, dedicated his life to religion: Read a book about someone who is extremely religious.
The Shoemaker's Wife(5/20/15) 4 stars
➲ Members of Hufflepuff are described as hard working, patient, and loyal: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.
Angelina's Bachelors: A Novel with Food (6/7/15) 3 stars

Total: 16/20

Ravenclaw
➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic animal is the eagle: Read a book which features an eagle on the cover or in the story. You can also read a book about someone who can shape shift into a bird of any type.
Casting Spells (6/3/15) 3 stars
➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze: Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover.
(5/18/15) 5 stars
➲ Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish: Read a book that takes place in Scotland.
The Winter Sea (8/22/16) 4 stars
➲ Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise: Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc...
The Fault in Our Stars (5/31/15) 5 stars

Total: 17/20

Congrats Kelsi! :)
So what house won?

I totally forgot to keep track but looks like Ravenclaw won :)

I'm IN! Right now I'm just going to do Ravenclaw, but we'll see how that goes!

Ravenclaw -- 4/4 (Finished 22/09/16)
➲ Eagle/bird on cover --
➲ Blue or Bronze cover --
➲ Scottish Character --
➲ Intelligent Protagonist --


I didn't wanna do Hufflepuff because I didn't have any books for most of those requirements. So I've decided to do Slytherin instead. Figured Slytherin was everyone's rival house. HAHA


Slytherin 4/4 - completed 10/10/16
➲ Snake on the cover (A bit of a cop out, but I didn't have a snake so I used a dragon. It's scaly right?) --
➲ Green or Silver cover --
➲ Murder --
➲ Evil/Cunning Main character --

Since I finished 2 I'm going to try to finished The Gryffindor one. I still don't want to do hufflepuff but I'll try to complete that one too if I get the Gryffindor one done.


Gryffindor 4/4 [completed 30/11/16]
➲ Shapeshifter/lion -- shapeshift were-tiger it counts!
➲ Red or gold cover -- all gold.
➲ Features Ghosts/Someone beheaded -
➲ Courageous Protagonist -


Okay, since I'm doing three I might as well do all four, right? So I'll try my best to do the Hufflepuff one but I unno if I have any medieval books left on my list or any Religious characters.


Hufflepuff 4/4 - [finished 25/10/16]
➲ Set in a medieval time period (between 5th to the 15th century) --
➲ Yellow or black cover. --
➲ Extremely religious character --
➲ Hard working, patient, and loyal Protagonist --

I actually managed to finish this one before the Gryffindor challenge. That is absolutely surprising!

This looks like a lot of fun! I am definitely in on this one!






What would happen if you put on the sorting hat?

The Sorting Process...
1. Pick you favorite house and its rival (or all the houses for the hard level).
2. Read a book that fits each characteristic (8 books in total for the easy level; 16 for difficult)
3. Keep track of all your star ratings for each book (be sure to include them each time you update this challenge)
4. At the end of the challenge calculate the overall average rating for each house based on the books you have read.
5. The house with the highest average rating is the house that you belong in!

Levels
Easy - Choose your favorite house and its rival. Read 8 books.
Hard - Choose all four houses and read 16 books.

Rivals are...
Gryffindor vs. Slytherin
Hufflepuff vs. Ravenclaw

Gryffindor
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover.
➲ "Nearly Headless Nick" is the house ghost of Gryffindor: Read a book featuring ghosts or read a book in which someone was decapitated or beheaded. Yikes!
➲ Members of Gryffindor are described as courageous, chivalrous, and brave to the point of recklessness (sometimes) : Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.

Slytherin
➲ Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
➲ Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover.
➲ The Bloody Baron is the house ghost of Slytherin: Read a book in which a suicide or murder takes place. You can also read a book where the protagonist loves someone who does not love them back.
➲ Members of Slytherin are described as cunning and shrewd: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book. Or read a book in which the protagonist irked you.



Hufflepuff
➲ Helga Hufflepuff, the founder of Hufflepuff, was a witch during medieval times: Read a book that is set in a medieval time period (between 5th to the 15th century)
➲ Hufflepuff's emblematic colors are yellow and black: Read a book that has a predominately yellow or black cover.
➲ Fat Friar, the house ghost of Hufflepuff, dedicated his life to religion: Read a book about someone who is extremely religious.
➲ Members of Hufflepuff are described as hard working, patient, and loyal: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.

Ravenclaw
➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic animal is the eagle: Read a book which features an eagle on the cover or in the story. You can also read a book about someone who can shape shift into a bird of any type.
➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze: Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover.
➲ Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish: Read a book that takes place in Scotland.
➲ Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise: Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc...

Created by Sashana

This looks like a lot of fun! I am definitely in on this one!






What would happen if you put on the sorting hat?

The Sorting Process...
1. Pick you favorite house and its rival (or all the houses for the hard level).
2. Read a book that fits each characteristic (8 books in total for the easy level; 16 for difficult)
3. Keep track of all your star ratings for each book (be sure to include them each time you update this challenge)
4. At the end of the challenge calculate the overall average rating for each house based on the books you have read.
5. The house with the highest average rating is the house that you belong in!

Levels
Easy - Choose your favorite house and its rival. Read 8 books.
Hard - Choose all four houses and read 16 books.

Rivals are...
Gryffindor vs. Slytherin
Hufflepuff vs. Ravenclaw

Gryffindor
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover.
➲ "Nearly Headless Nick" is the house ghost of Gryffindor: Read a book featuring ghosts or read a book in which someone was decapitated or beheaded. Yikes!
➲ Members of Gryffindor are described as courageous, chivalrous, and brave to the point of recklessness (sometimes) : Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.

Slytherin
➲ Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
➲ Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover.
➲ The Bloody Baron is the house ghost of Slytherin: Read a book in which a suicide or murder takes place. You can also read a book where the protagonist loves someone who does not love them back.
➲ Members of Slytherin are described as cunning and shrewd: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book. Or read a book in which the protagonist irked you.



Hufflepuff
➲ Helga Hufflepuff, the founder of Hufflepuff, was a witch during medieval times: Read a book that is set in a medieval time period (between 5th to the 15th century)
➲ Hufflepuff's emblematic colors are yellow and black: Read a book that has a predominately yellow or black cover.
➲ Fat Friar, the house ghost of Hufflepuff, dedicated his life to religion: Read a book about someone who is extremely religious.
➲ Members of Hufflepuff are described as hard working, patient, and loyal: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.

Ravenclaw
➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic animal is the eagle: Read a book which features an eagle on the cover or in the story. You can also read a book about someone who can shape shift into a bird of any type.
➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze: Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover.
➲ Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish: Read a book that takes place in Scotland.
➲ Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise: Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc...

Created by Sashana

This looks like a lot of fun! I am definitely in on this one!






What would happen if you put on the sorting hat?

The Sorting Process...
1. Pick you favorite house and its rival (or all the houses for the hard level).
2. Read a book that fits each characteristic (8 books in total for the easy level; 16 for difficult)
3. Keep track of all your star ratings for each book (be sure to include them each time you update this challenge)
4. At the end of the challenge calculate the overall average rating for each house based on the books you have read.
5. The house with the highest average rating is the house that you belong in!

Levels
Easy - Choose your favorite house and its rival. Read 8 books.
Hard - Choose all four houses and read 16 books.

Rivals are...
Gryffindor vs. Slytherin
Hufflepuff vs. Ravenclaw

Gryffindor
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover.
➲ "Nearly Headless Nick" is the house ghost of Gryffindor: Read a book featuring ghosts or read a book in which someone was decapitated or beheaded. Yikes!
➲ Members of Gryffindor are described as courageous, chivalrous, and brave to the point of recklessness (sometimes) : Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.

Slytherin
➲ Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
➲ Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover.
➲ The Bloody Baron is the house ghost of Slytherin: Read a book in which a suicide or murder takes place. You can also read a book where the protagonist loves someone who does not love them back.
➲ Members of Slytherin are described as cunning and shrewd: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book. Or read a book in which the protagonist irked you.



Hufflepuff
➲ Helga Hufflepuff, the founder of Hufflepuff, was a witch during medieval times: Read a book that is set in a medieval time period (between 5th to the 15th century)
➲ Hufflepuff's emblematic colors are yellow and black: Read a book that has a predominately yellow or black cover.
➲ Fat Friar, the house ghost of Hufflepuff, dedicated his life to religion: Read a book about someone who is extremely religious.
➲ Members of Hufflepuff are described as hard working, patient, and loyal: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.

Ravenclaw
➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic animal is the eagle: Read a book which features an eagle on the cover or in the story. You can also read a book about someone who can shape shift into a bird of any type.
➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze: Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover.
➲ Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish: Read a book that takes place in Scotland.
➲ Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise: Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc...

Created by Sashana

Welcome to the challenge Raven and Savannah :)

I'm in, level hard

16/16
Start Date: October 15th, 2016
End Date: December 23rd, 2016

Gryffindor 4/4 books, Total Stars : 16 out of 20

➲ Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).Enchanting the lady: Relic of Merlin by Kathryn Kennedycompleted November 17th, 2016 4 out of 5 stars
➲Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover. Illusion Town by Jayne Castle completed October 22, 2016 3 out of 5 stars
➲ "Nearly Headless Nick" is the house ghost of Gryffindor: Read a book featuring ghosts or read a book in which someone was decapitated or beheaded. Yikes! Lockwood & co: The whispering skull by Johnathan Stroud completed November 16th, 2016 4 out of 5 stars
➲ Members of Gryffindor are described as courageous, chivalrous, and brave to the point of recklessness (sometimes) : Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.Feverborn by Karen Marie Moning completed November 6th, 2016 5 out of 5 stars

Slytherin 4/4 books Total Stars: 9 out of 20

➲ Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story. The Snake by Michael Grant completed November 27th, 2016 2 out of 5 stars
➲ Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover. Tear you apart by Sarah Cross completed November 26th, 2016 3 out of 5 stars
➲ The Bloody Baron is the house ghost of Slytherin: Read a book in which a suicide or murder takes place. You can also read a book where the protagonist loves someone who does not love them back. Cherry Cheesecake Murder by Joanne Fluke completed November 15th, 2016 2 out of 5 stars
➲ Members of Slytherin are described as cunning and shrewd: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book. Or read a book in which the protagonist irked you. Dear killer by Katherine Ewell completed December 3rd, 2016 2 out of 5 stars

Hufflepuff 4/4 books, Total Stars : 12 out of 20

➲ Helga Hufflepuff, the founder of Hufflepuff, was a witch during medieval times: Read a book that is set in a medieval time period (between 5th to the 15th century) Mortal Heart by Robin LaFevers completed December 23rd, 2016 4 out of 5 stars
➲ Hufflepuff's emblematic colors are yellow and black: Read a book that has a predominately yellow or black cover. Jinx by Meg Cabot completed December 6th, 2016 2 out of 5 stars
➲ Fat Friar, the house ghost of Hufflepuff, dedicated his life to religion: Read a book about someone who is extremely religious.The Demas Revelation by Shane Johnson completed December 4, 2016 3 out of 5 stars
➲ Members of Hufflepuff are described as hard working, patient, and loyal: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book. Dangerous by Amanda Quick completed November 24th, 2016 3 out of 5 stars

Ravenclaw 4/4 books, Total Stars: 14 out of 20

➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic animal is the eagle: Read a book which features an eagle on the cover or in the story. You can also read a book about someone who can shape shift into a bird of any type. Casting Spells by Barbara Bretton completed December 11th, 2016 4 out of 5 stars
➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze: Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover. House of secrets: Clash of the worlds by Chris columbus completed December 9th, 2016 4 out of 5 stars
➲ Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish: Read a book that takes place in Scotland. Dark Embrace by Brenda Joyce Completed November 5th, 2016 3 out of 5 stars
➲ Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise: Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc... Tombquest: Book of the dead by Michael Northrop completed November 22nd, 2016 3 out of 5 stars

Welcome Sarah :)

The Harry Potter Sorting Hat Reading Challenge
Duration: 11/02/16 - 11/01/17
Progress: 9/16

Gryffindor - 7/20 Stars
Slytherin - 7/20 Stars
Hufflepuff - 8/20 Stars
Ravenclaw - 10/20 Stars



Gryffindor
✔︎Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion) ~ Magic Strikes|02/14/17|★★★★☆
➲Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover.
✔︎"Nearly Headless Nick" is the house ghost of Gryffindor: Read a book featuring ghosts or read a book in which someone was decapitated ~ Demons Don't Date|12/11/16|★★★��☆
➲ Members of Gryffindor are described as courageous, chivalrous, and brave to the point of recklessness (sometimes) : Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.

Slytherin
➲ Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
✔︎Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: Read a book that has a predominately green cover ~ Huntsman's Prey|11/22/16|★★★��☆
✔︎The Bloody Baron is the house ghost of Slytherin: Read a book in which a murder takes place ~ Ignited|11/14/16|★★★★☆
➲ Members of Slytherin are described as cunning and shrewd: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book. Or read a book in which the protagonist irked you.

Hufflepuff
✔︎Helga Hufflepuff, the founder of Hufflepuff, was a witch during medieval times: Read a book that is set in a medieval time period (between 5th to the 15th century) ~ Truce|11/23/16|★★★★☆
➲ Hufflepuff's emblematic colors are yellow and black: Read a book that has a predominately yellow or black cover.
➲ Fat Friar, the house ghost of Hufflepuff, dedicated his life to religion: Read a book about someone who is extremely religious.
✔︎Members of Hufflepuff are described as hard working, patient, and loyal: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book ~ Take No Prisoners|11/10/16|★★★★☆

Ravenclaw
✔︎Ravenclaw's emblematic animal is the eagle: Read a book about someone who can shape shift into a bird of any type ~ Duck!|11/07/16|★��☆��☆
✔︎Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze: Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover ~ The Fall Up|11/06/16|★★★★☆
✔︎Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish: Read a book that takes place in Scotland ~ What It Looks Like|11/04/16|★★★★★
➲ Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise: Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc...

Welcome to the challenge Nina :)

Start: 01/09/2016 ---
Difficulty: Hard
Progress: 2/16

Gryffindor
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion)
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover: La storia infinita
➲ "Nearly Headless Nick" is the house ghost of Gryffindor: Read a book featuring ghosts or read a book in which someone was decapitated or beheaded. Yikes!
➲ Members of Gryffindor are described as courageous, chivalrous, and brave to the point of recklessness (sometimes) : Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.

Slytherin
➲ Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
➲ Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover.
➲ The Bloody Baron is the house ghost of Slytherin: Read a book in which a suicide or murder takes place. You can also read a book where the protagonist loves someone who does not love them back.
➲ Members of Slytherin are described as cunning and shrewd: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book. Or read a book in which the protagonist irked you.

Hufflepuff
➲ Helga Hufflepuff, the founder of Hufflepuff, was a witch during medieval times: Read a book that is set in a medieval time period (between 5th to the 15th century)
➲ Hufflepuff's emblematic colors are yellow and black: Read a book that has a predominately yellow or black cover.
➲ Fat Friar, the house ghost of Hufflepuff, dedicated his life to religion: Read a book about someone who is extremely religious. Le Confessioni
➲ Members of Hufflepuff are described as hard working, patient, and loyal: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.

Ravenclaw
➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic animal is the eagle: Read a book which features an eagle on the cover or in the story. You can also read a book about someone who can shape shift into a bird of any type. U. Le Guin, Le tombe di Athuan
➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze: Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover.
➲ Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish: Read a book that takes place in Scotland.
➲ Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise: Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc...

Level: Hard
Start Date: December 27, 2016

Houses:

Gryffindor
➲ Gryffindor's emblematic animal is the lion: Read a book about a lion (or a shape shifter who turns into a lion).
✔➲ Gryffindor's emblematic colors are scarlet and gold: Read a book that has a predominately scarlet or gold cover.

➲ "Nearly Headless Nick" is the house ghost of Gryffindor: Read a book featuring ghosts or read a book in which someone was decapitated or beheaded. Yikes!
✔➲ Members of Gryffindor are described as courageous, chivalrous, and brave to the point of recklessness (sometimes) : Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Slytherin
➲ Slytherin's emblematic animal is the snake: Read a book which features a snake on the cover or in the story.
➲ Slytherin's emblematic colors are green and silver: Read a book that has a predominately green or silver cover.
✔➲ The Bloody Baron is the house ghost of Slytherin: Read a book in which a suicide or murder takes place. You can also read a book where the protagonist loves someone who does not love them back.
The Mysterious Affair at Styles
✔➲ Members of Slytherin are described as cunning and shrewd: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book. Or read a book in which the protagonist irked you.
Gone with the Wind

Hufflepuff
➲ Helga Hufflepuff, the founder of Hufflepuff, was a witch during medieval times: Read a book that is set in a medieval time period (between 5th to the 15th century)
✔➲ Hufflepuff's emblematic colors are yellow and black: Read a book that has a predominately yellow or black cover.

➲ Fat Friar, the house ghost of Hufflepuff, dedicated his life to religion: Read a book about someone who is extremely religious.
➲ Members of Hufflepuff are described as hard working, patient, and loyal: Read a book in which the protagonist portrays one of these qualities consistently throughout the book.

Ravenclaw
✔➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic animal is the eagle: Read a book which features an eagle on the cover or in the story. You can also read a book about someone who can shape shift into a bird of any type.
A Wizard of Earthsea
✔➲ Ravenclaw's emblematic colors are blue and bronze: Read a book that has a predominately blue or bronze cover.

➲ Rowena Ravenclaw, the founder of Ravenclaw, was Scottish: Read a book that takes place in Scotland.
➲ Members of Ravenclaw are described as intelligent, witty, and wise: Read a book in which the protagonist is scholarly, bookish, all knowing, etc...

Welcome to the challenge Martina & Jessiebee :)