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April's No Spring Chik(en) Challenge
I'm in! Going for 4 (Hope Springs Eternal). Might up my goal throughout the month, but I think after this months craziness, I'll stick to a safe number for now!I'll keep track in my corner as well as posting updates here. :D
I´ll be choosing from these most likely, but I might pick something up from the library that fits.. :)
So I´ll go for Hope Springs Eternal: 3-4 books .
I will be the Challenge Leader for this one!! Here is who I have so far:Trevor 0/4
Adriana 0/4
Melissa 0/8
Sara 0/2
Kara 0/5
Johanna 0/4
Guess I'm going to go for Hope Springs Eternal, 3-4 books. I'd like to do more, but that's not looking very realistic right now.PROGRESS: 5/5
1. Spring is in the Air: Read a book where inclement weather is a part of the plot or read a book in a setting where there's a lot of rain.
2. Spring into Action: Read a book that is action packed.
Vanished (Nick Heller series #1), by Joseph Finder, finished 4/20
3. Spring Goes in like a Lion and Out like a Lamb: Read a book where animals play a part of the plot.
4. Spring Break: Read a book set in a college setting, set during spring break or involving a road trip of some kind
The Charlemagne Pursuit (Cotton Malone series #4), by Steve Berry, finished 4/9
Cotton traveled from Denmark to Germany to the Antarctic; Stefanie and Edwin traveled from Washingon DC to Atlanta to South Carolina and more
5. The Chicken or the Egg: Read a book that has been turned into a movie which is considered to be a "chick flick".
6. Hen Party: Read a book with a female protagonist or a book with a title featuring a female name.
Buried in Buttercream , (Savannah Reid series #17), by G. A. McKevett, finished 4/2
7. Chicken Out: Read a book with yellow (or a pastel colour) on the cover.
Yellow Crocus , by Laila Ibrahim, finished 4/2
HIGHLY recommend this book; I suspect it will make it onto my Favorites of 2012 list!
8. Chicken Feed: Read a book you got for free or very cheaply.
Books Can Be Deceiving , (Library Lovers series #1), by Jenn McKinlay, finished 4/4
Borrowed it from the library; if that doesn't count, I have others I can use instead
I'm in!!! I met my goal for the March Madness Challenge that Trevor hosted and it really kept me reading all month. I am looking forward to April's Challenge!! This month is CRAZY busy so I will go for "Hope Springs Eternal" 3/4 books!
I'm going to go for 4-so the "Hope Springs Eternal" level.Here's the books I was thinking of:
Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer
The Girl Who Played With Fire by Stieg Larsson
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë
Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Brianna wrote: "I'm going to go for 4-so the "Hope Springs Eternal" level.Here's the books I was thinking of:
Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer
The Girl Who Played With Fire by St..."
I wanted to read Jane Eyre too. You'll have to let me know how you like it.
Okay I'm going to aim for a full 4 books this time! I hope to read at least 5, but since I haven't done my book-a-week all year, here as I've been running behind again probably isn't the time to try and catch up. LOL
Trevor 0/4 Adriana 0/4
Melissa 0/8
Sara 0/2
Kara 0/5
Johanna 0/4
Barb 0/4
Andrea 0/4
Brianna 0/4
Erika 0/5
Dalynn 0/4
Lorelei 0/3
I know it is only the second but how is everyone doing so far???
1. Spring is in the Air: Read a book where inclement weather is a part of the plot or read a book in a setting where there's a lot of rain. The Pursuit by Johanna Lindsey 4/5 Stars (Setting was in Scotland and England - Rain)1/8 Completed
Reading The Help. That covers a yellow cover (and probably some other categories), I haven't seen the movie and don't know much about the book, but I've heard good things. Looking forward to seeing what all the hype is about. :0)
Sara wrote: "I'm halfway through The Lightning Thief, which counts for the action packed category :) This book is so good! It's like Harry Potter, but different enough that it doesn't feel like I'm..."That has been on my TBR list for awhile.....
Dalynn wrote: "It would help if I would pick up a book."I get in those moods sometimes. It helps to take a break once in a while. Don't be too hard on yourself. :)
Since the first week of April is almost over and I didn't have a chance to plan better, I'll join this challenge at the Something To Crow About Level (2 books).
I plan to read:
Chicken Out (yellow on cover):Love Finds You in Sugarcreek, Ohio
Hen Party (female protagonist): Paper-Thin Alibi
I plan to read:
Chicken Out (yellow on cover):Love Finds You in Sugarcreek, Ohio
Hen Party (female protagonist): Paper-Thin Alibi
Hey, I haven't finished it yet (or seen the movie) but could someone tell me if The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is action packed and would count for category 2?I'm trying to plan my reads for the month and need to know if I can count it or if I'll have to find another one!
In my opinion it's action packed but not in a purely physical way. The end does have quite a bit of action.
Brianna wrote: "In my opinion it's action packed but not in a purely physical way. The end does have quite a bit of action."Alright, thanks. :)
1. Spring is in the air: The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making, ****(view spoiler)
2/5
3. Spring Goes in like a Lion and Out like a Lamb: Read a book where animals play a part of the plot. A Dog's Purpose 5/5 Stars
Total: 3/8
4. Spring Break: Read a book set in a college setting, set during spring break or involving a road trip of some kind#4 A Kiss Remembered 4/5 Stars (college setting)
Total: 4/8
5. The Chicken or the Egg: Read a book that has been turned into a movie which is considered to be a "chick flick". #5 Where the Heart Is 3/5/12 (movie)
Total 5/8
Do you guys think Persuasion would count because it was made into a romantic movie? I just don't know if that's how you would typically define "chick flick."
Don´t know how others define it, but for me it would be basically any romantic/romantic comedy movie.
from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chick_flick :Chick flick is a slang term for a film mainly dealing with love and romance designed to appeal to a female target audience. Although many types of films may be directed toward the female gender, "chick flick" is typically used only in reference to films that are heavy with emotion or contain themes that are relationship-based (although not necessarily romantic as many other themes may be present).
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In my opinion, it's a movie that, when suggested to your boyfriend/boy who is a friend, they laugh at you and say there is no way they are watching it. lol. xP
There's a certain amount of (forgive me) silliness that I tend to associate with the term "chick flick," and Persuasion seems like it would be in a more serious vein, so I wasn't sure.Based on those definition, however, I think I can count it. Sweet.
Thank you, both!
Chicken Feed: Read a book you got for free or very cheaply. Geography Club by Brent Hartinger | Rating: 4 stars50 cents at the library book sale! xP
2/4 complete
I finished Paper-Thin Alibi for the Hen Party category today.
So I have 1/2 completed for this challenge.
I may be changing the title of the other one with yellow on the cover.
So I have 1/2 completed for this challenge.
I may be changing the title of the other one with yellow on the cover.
I read 74 Seaside Avenue by Macomber for the #7 Chicken Out read a book with yellow in the cover. 1/3 complete.
Next up One Good Dog, it has captured me already. I can't wait to get back to it, but life is getting in the way today.
6. Hen Party: Read a book with a female protagonist or a book with a title featuring a female name. Annabel 5/5 Stars
Total: 6/8
I just finished The Help
. I really enjoyed it!! Now, time to find my next book. Ugh...this month is going too fast!!!
For Spring Into Action: a book that is action packed I read: A Child Called "It" by Dave Pelzer | Rating: 4 starsI know it isn't really what that category is for, but the book was full of action and suspense and trauma so I think it qualifies. Let me know if ya'll don't agree, I can always find another for that category!
7. Chicken Out: Read a book with yellow (or a pastel colour) on the cover. Olive Kitteridge (yellow cover) 4/5 stars
Total 7/8
I have 2 complete:spring is in the air
Breaking Dawn by Stephenie Meyer
finished:04.02.12
rating:3/5
spring into action
The Bone Collector by Jeffery Deaver
finished:04.11.12
rating:4/5
2013 Reading Challenge
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Dear John (other topics)The Help (other topics)
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1. Spring is in the Air: Read a book where inclement weather is a part of the plot or read a book in a setting where there's a lot of rain.
2. Spring into Action: Read a book that is action packed.
3. Spring Goes in like a Lion and Out like a Lamb: Read a book where animals play a part of the plot.
4. Spring Break: Read a book set in a college setting, set during spring break or involving a road trip of some kind.
5. The Chicken or the Egg: Read a book that has been turned into a movie which is considered to be a "chick flick".
6. Hen Party: Read a book with a female protagonist or a book with a title featuring a female name.
7. Chicken Out: Read a book with yellow (or a pastel colour) on the cover.
8. Chicken Feed: Read a book you got for free or very cheaply.
Categories:
Spring Fever: 7-8 books.
Don't Count Your Chickens...: 5-6 books
Hope Springs Eternal: 3-4 books
Something to Crow About: 1-2 books
Rules:
1. Choose number of categories.
2. Any format of book, challenge combining and rereads are fine.
3. Report back here with what you've read and how you liked it.
Challenge Leader: ?
*****This topic is closed to comments until March 23rd. It's posted now so you can begin to plan your reads. Have fun and Happy Reading! :)*****