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Feb 04, 2009 10:08AM
I am a stay at home mom so I don't have a huge amount of time to read but I think I am going to maximize the time I do have. I am doing a 75 book challenge, College Student Challenge, and at least A-Z Title. If I get through the A-Z Title and College Student Challenges then I will begin an A-Z Author Challenge. Some of the books I read will be on several of the lists probably though. I have to do it that way this year or I will never get done.
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Here is my A-Z Title List.A -
B - The Brethren by Beverly Lewis
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D - Daria Solves a Mystery by Norma Jean Lutz
E - An Echo of Hope by Dianna Crawford
F - Fire by Night by Lynn Austin
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I - It Takes a Village: And Other Lessons Children Teach Us by Hillary Rodham Clinton(Currently Reading)
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K - Kaiulani: The Peoples Princess by Ellen Emerson White
L - Lady of the River by Dianna Crawford
M - Maria Antoinette: Princess of Versailles by Kathryn Lasky
N- Nelson Mandela: "No Easy Walk to Freedom" by Barry Denenberg
O - Once Upon A Summer by Janette Oke
P - The Preachers Daughter By Beverly Lewis
Q - Queen by Alex Haley
R - Reconciled by Elisabeth Grace Daniel
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T - A Time for Angels by Sandra Petit & Gail Sattler
U - Under the Distant Sky by Al & JoAnna Lacy
V - Victoria: May Blossom of Britonnia by Anna Kirwan
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Y - Year of Pleasures - by Elizabeth Berg
Z - Zlata's Diary: A Child's Life in Sarajevo by Zlata
Here is My College Challenge List:5 Points
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2. For Saint Patrick's Day: Read a book set in Ireland, is by an Irish Author, or whose main character is Irish. - So Far From Home: The Diary of Mary Driscoll an Irish Mill Girl by Barry Denenberg
3. Read a Classic - Anne of Avonlea by L.M. Montgomery
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5. Read a memoir - Zlata's Diary: A Child's Life in Sarajevo by Zlata Filipovic
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8. Read a book that has a food/drink in the Title - Water for Elephants by Sara Gruen
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10 Points Each
1. Read a book with the name of a month in it. - A Wedding in December by Anita Shreve
2. Read a book with an author that has the same birthday as you. - Refiner's Fire by Mark Helprin
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6. Read a book with a one word title. - Revolution by George Barna
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8. Read a book that has been banned/challenged. - Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank
9. Read a book set in a place you have always wanted to visit/live. - Memoirs of a Geisha by Arthur Golden
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15 Points
1. Read a book that has a college student as the main character or is a person close to your age. - Boy Meets Girl by Joshua Harris
2. Read a book from an Author that was born/lived in your state or geographical area. - Reconciled by Elisabeth Grace Daniel
3. Read a book about/relating to the particular field of study you are in or were in. - Revolution in World Missions by K.P Yohannan
4. Read a book written by a Good Reads Author. - Going Down South: A Novel by Bonnie Glover
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7. Read a book by an Author you hate. - It Takes A Village: And Other Lessons Children Teach Us by Hillary Rodham Clinton (Currently Reading)
8. Read a book that you were supposed to read in High School but instead used spark notes for. - The Call of the Wild by Jack London
25 Points
1. Read a book with over 700 pages. - Queen by Alex Haley (789 Pages)
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3. Read a book about a different religion than you are. - A Rabbi Talks With Jesus by Jacob Neusner
4. Read a book that you would normally never pick up. - Mirage by George Hager & Eric Pianin
Total: 135 Points
1. Great Dream of Heaven by Sam ShepardStart Date: February 2nd
Finished: February 3rd
Didn't really care for this book of short stories. I would rate it 2 stars, maybe 2 1/2.
2. The Obsessive Compulsive Trap by Dr. Mark CrawfordStart Date: February 4th
Finished: February 5th
I highly recommend this book to anyone that has OCD or knows somebody that does. It is written by a Christian Psychologist that specializes in behavioral therapy in the treatment of OCD. He also talks about OCD's sister syndromes: Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Trichoyillomania (recurrent pulling of hair), Teurette's Disorder, and Skin Picking and Nail Biting, and depression and anxiety attacks related to OCD. It was only 164 pages but chocked full of good information. It is from a Christian Perspective throughout. 5 Stars
3. The Life and Times of Mother Teresa by Tanya Rice Start Date: February 19th
Finished: February 19th
Very short biography of Mother Teresa and a very refreshing book to read. Just the thought of someone being willing to give up absolutely everything to care for the poor and dying is humbling to say the least. May we all strive to be more like this blessed and loving woman. 5 Stars!
A-Z Author ListA - Allen, Paula Gunn & Smith, Patricia Clark - As Long As the River Flows
B - Barna, George - Revolution
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D - Denenberg, Barry - So Far From Home: The Diary of Mary Driscoll, An Irish Mill Girl
E - Elmer, Robert - Beyond The River
F - Franklin, Darlene - Romanian Rhapsody
G - Gruen, Sara - Water for Elephants
H - Helprin, Mark - Refiner's Fire
I - Ianonna, Lee - Where Have All The Leaders Gone?
J - Jackson, Dave & Neta - Imprisoned in the Golden City
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L - London, Jack - The Call of the Wild
M - Montgomery, L.M. - Anne of Avonlea
N - Nixon, Joan Lowery - Colonial Williamsburg: Ann's Story, 1747
O - Oke, Janette - The Tender Years
P - Pianin, Eric & Hager, George - Mirage
Q - ?
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T - Turner, Ann - The Girl Who Chased Away Sorrow
U - Ulrich, Laurel Thatcher - Well-Behaved Women Seldom Make History
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W -White, Ellen Emerson - Voyage on the Great Titanic
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Y - Yohannan, K.P. - Revolution in World Missions
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Here is another Challenge I will do.1.
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3. Read one book by deceased author. - Anne of Avonlea by L.M. Mongomery
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7. Read one work of literary fiction.
8. Read one book classified as "Young Adult" - Daria Solves a Mystery by Norma Jean Lutz
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11. Read a graphic novel. - Maus I: A Survivor's Tale: My Father Bleeds History by Art Spiegelman.
12. Read a banned book. - Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank
4. Joy School by Elizabeth Berg (208 Pages)Start Date - February 5th 2009
Finished - February 6th 2009
Pretty Good Book. 4 1/2 Stars
5. At the Elbows of My Elders by Gail Milissa GrantStarted Reading - February 7th, 2009
Finished Reading - February 16th, 2009
4 1/2 stars. It is a little dry here and there but overall pretty good.
6. Little Women by Louisa May AlcottStarted Reading - February 7th, 2009
Finished - February 10th, 2009
Of Course this is a great book. Also watched the movie adaptation.
7. Where the Side Walk Ends by Shel SilversteinStarted Reading - February 11th, 2009
Finished - February 11th, 2009
Good Book Very Fast Read!!
8. A Home in the Valley by Dianna CrawfordStarted Reading - February 16th, 2009
Finished - February 18th, 2009
This book is an awesome Christian Historical Romance Novel. It is wonderful. Its one of those books you just don't want to put down. I like it so well I am getting the 2nd in the series on Thursday. 5+ Stars. Highly recommended!!!
9. Spanish Missionaries: Bringing Spanish Culture to the Americas by R. Conrad SteinStarted: February 20th
Finished: February 20th
Good insightful book for children dealing with the early 1700 & 1800 South-west United States and the Spanish missionaries that witnessed to the Native Americans. But also showed the cruelty that accompanied these missionaries throughout the southwest. 4 1/2 stars.
10. Exiled to the Red River: Chief Spokane Garry by Dave and Neta JacksonStarted: February 19th
Finished: February 20th
Great Book! It tells the story of a young boy, later named Spokane Garry by the whiteman, that travels many miles to be taught the way to God at a mission school in Canada in the 1820's. It is a great books for young adults to read to show them the power of belief in God. 5 Stars.
11. A Light in the Attic by Shel SilversteinStarted: February 21st
Finished: February 21st
Good Book! 4 Stars!
12. The 50 Most Romantic Things Ever Done by Dini Von MuefflingStarted: February 20th
Finished: February 21st
Good Book! Some love stories were questionable in my opinion. A few homosexual love stories which kinda bothered me but overall if you overlook those 2 stories the rest was pretty good. 4 1/4 Stars.
13. Falling Up by Shel SilversteinStarted: February 22nd
Finished: February 22nd
Good Book! 4 1/4 Stars!
14. Buying a Fishing rod for My Grandfather: Stories by Gao XingjianStarted: February 26th
Finished: February 28th
The Short Stories in this collection were mostly strange. 3 Stars.
15. Kids Love Indiana: A Parent's Guide to Exploring Fun Places in Indiana With Children..Year Round! by George and Michele ZavatskyStarted: February 27th
Finished: March 1st
Good Book if interested in taking your children on fun trips and for homeschooling and going on day-long field trips. 5 Stars.
16. It Takes a Village: And Other Lessons Children Teach Us by Hillary Rodham Clinton.Started: February 23rd
Finished: Currently Reading
Slow Read. And This book has shown me how totally hypocritical the Clinton's really are. I want to scream sometimes reading this book and how the Christian aspect is thrown in it for little affect here and there. It would be better without it because you can really tell that their parenting style is completely different from that which is laid out in the Bible. I would not recommend this book to anybody. I am only reading this book because for one of my challenges I needed to read a book by an author that I hate and this seemed like the one for me. I got the book from the library because there is no way that I would actually give my money to anything that was related to Hillary or any of the Clinton's for that matter. 1/2 Star.
17. His Lady Mistress by Elizabeth RollsStarted: 3/4/2009
Finished: 3/5/2009
Very quick read. I didn't want to put it down. A little racy for some people probably. 4 1/2 Stars.
18. The Clutter Diet: The Skinny on Organizing Your Home and Taking Control of Your Life by Lorie Marrero Started: 3/3/2009
Finished: 3/4/2009
Excellent Book. One I will be referring back to often for sure. This was also my first Kindle book experience and I loved it. I have read so much since getting this Kindle. 5 Stars.
19. Slow Hands by Leslie KellyStarted: 3/13/2009
Finished: 3/14/2009
Ok Book. 3 1/2 Stars.
20. Homespun Bride by Jillian HartStarted: 3/15/2009
Finished: 3/16/2009
Loved this book. I found it hard to put down. It is well written and has a great story line. I would highly recommend this book to anyone that likes great Christian Historical Romances. 5+ Stars.
21. The Life and Loves of April Johnson by Eve VaughnStarted: March 17th
Finished: March 18th
It was an ok book. My main criticism was the fact that in parts it was as if the person in charge of checking for spelling and grammatical errors was sleeping on the job. It was deplorable in that aspect. Its hard to read a book when you have to reread a sentence several times to get what is trying to be said because there are misplaced words, misspelled words, or missing words. But other than that is was ok. One of the main male Characters, Marcus, seems to be a stalker and a pig at times but I guess you could argue that his persistence finally won out in the end. Overall I give it 3 1/2 Stars.
22. The History Of Love by Nicole KraussStarted: March 19th
Finished: March 20th
This book was good but it took me a while to figure out what was going on. Not really until the end did they really tie everything together. But overall I would give it 4 1/4 stars.
23. Audrey Hepburn, An Elegant Spirit: A Son Remembers by Sean Hepburn Ferrer Started: 3/15/2009
Finished: 3/20/2009
Great insight into the life of a great woman. It took me a while to read only because I was quite busy with other things at the time. 4 3/4 Stars.
