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I'm in; and I can lead it as well, Kara :).---------------------------------------------
Participants:
April - 2
Ashley - 1/2
Kattibrie - 2
SilverRaindrops - 0.5/2
Finished:
Kelsi - 3/3 - Nov 16
Melanie - 4/4 - Nov 21
Lindy - 4/4 - Nov 27
Kara - 2/2 - Nov 28
Christina - 3/3 - Nov 29
Trevor wrote: "Thanks, Silver - take it away! ;)"Sorry .. I got confused with the messages, Trevor. You were looking very feminine in my eyes ;).
SilverRaindrops wrote: "Trevor wrote: "Thanks, Silver - take it away! ;)"Sorry .. I got confused with the messages, Trevor. You were looking very feminine in my eyes ;)."
uh, okay? lol :P
I am doing 27 for Oct, this is only my 2nd i've signed up for.
I'll join the 2-book-club with you. Lindy, have you decided how many tasks you want to do? Or are you not planning ahead and are going to just see what happens? :)
I'm going to try for all 4 - let's see how that goes!
Lindy wrote: "I will probbly do all 4"Got your number updated :).
:) You're both in. Anyone else who wants to join can still do so - even after today, this is a mini challenge, so there should be no problem with finishing it :).
I'm in! :) I'm gonna choose options 2 and 3 and ?I'm gonna read
and
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So far, I've read:1 - American Education Week
Alice in Zombieland by Gena Showalter - Ali is in school, as is just about every other character (mostly students, but also the principal is involved in the whole zombie thing)
2 - America Recycles Day
Julie and Julie's Wolf Pack by Jean Craighead George
Julie, after living in the tundra, surviving with help of the wolves, becomes an advocate for the wolves, especially her wolf pack. While she is back with the humans, she still is able to interact with her wolves. The 3rd book follows her wolves as their lives progress, through another generation of puppies, leaders, and life. George spends a lot of time writing advocacy for wildlife, and emphasizing the necessity of living with the land, not just on it.
2/4
1. the new James Patterson The Christmas Wedding the bride is a teacher and her students come to the wedding
1. American Education WeekRead a book where the main character is a teacher or student
Colin Preston Rocked and Rolled by Bert Murray - finished 11/06/12
Huh? I've slept during the beginning of November, it seems ... and you've all been rather productive :).
@Melanie ... What is it with zombies these days??? Was it good?
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Updated List:
April - 2
Ashley - 1/2
Kattibrie - 2
SilverRaindrops - 0.5/2
Finished:
Kelsi - 3/3 - Nov 16
Melanie - 4/4 - Nov 21
Lindy - 4/4 - Nov 27
Kara - 2/2 - Nov 28
Christina - 3/3 - Nov 29
We missed you, Silver! Glad you're back. :)
Events in November Mini-Challenge Goal: 0/2
1. American Education Week: Read a book where the main character is a teacher or a student OR tell us who your favorite teacher was in school and why.
The Passage
2. America Recycles Day: Read a book that is “green” in some way (printed on recycled paper, discusses environmental issues, or has a green cover) OR tell us about how you are being green.
I'm a vegetarian slowly transitioning into the vegan way of life. I eat local as much as possible.
3. Veteran’s Day (Remembrance Day): Read a book involving soldiers, veterans or war.
The Perfect Hope Civil War soldier/ghost
4. Event From Your Country: Tell us about an event occurring in your country in November OR (AND) read a book that has to do with that event in some way.
Challenge Completed 3/3
SilverRaindrops wrote: "@Melanie ... What is it with zombies these days??? Was it good?"Zombies seem to be the new vampires! I'm really not sure why, but it is certainly making for some interesting stories!
And yeah, it was pretty interesting. Fairly typical YA novel, I think, just with the addition of zombies.
2. America Recycles DayRead a book that is green in some way
Child of the Mist by Kathleen Morgan
finished 11/16
Wow Kelsi ... congratulations!! (How was "The Passage"? It sounds interesting, but it scares me.)Melanie ... I know what you mean. I wish nothing was the new vampires, so everything would seem original, but zombies are alright, I guess.
Christina ... what a pretty cover! :)
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I myself am making no progress as I have enough events of my own over the cousre of this month (five birthdays and all), and even now I am not at home, but in Prague for a filmscore concert. (But I don't regret it, as I just met Nicholas Hooper and Ilan Eshkeri!!!)
So, everyone else - keep reading to make up for my lack of contribution ;).
Six of my closest friends and family have November birthdays too. I think it's got something to do with November being 9 months after Valentine's Day!
Lilac wrote: "Six of my closest friends and family have November birthdays too. I think it's got something to do with November being 9 months after Valentine's Day!"I attributed it to cold winters and the need to huddle close ... your explanation is more romantic though ;).
1. American Education Week: Cemetery Girl by David J. Bell: 11/14/12 (Main character was a college professor)1/2 Complete for this challenge
Ashley wrote: "1. American Education Week: Cemetery Girl by David J. Bell: 11/14/12 (Main character was a college professor)1/2 Complete for this challenge"
Got you updated :).
3 - Veteran's DayA Civil Campaign by Lois McMaster Bujold
The main character is retired military, and there are a ton of other military characters in the book as well.
3/4
4 - Stone Lover by A.C. WarnekeStarts of with a New Years celebration (I know it's more a world-wide celebration than just an event in my country, but it is certainly strongly celebrated in the U.S!)
4/4 - done!
LOL Melanie. The New Years Celebration is definitely an event, although I highly doubt it is celebrated in November. I'm not that strict however, so I will accept it :). So congrats on finishing ;).
SilverRaindrops wrote: "LOL Melanie. The New Years Celebration is definitely an event, although I highly doubt it is celebrated in November. I'm not that strict however, so I will accept it :). So congrats on finishing ;)."
oops, I forgot about that part! Though the Islamic new year was in November this year! That kind of counts. I guess.
I will look for a replacement, though - see if I can read it this week!
Melanie wrote: "oops, I forgot about that part! Though the Islamic new year was in November this year! That kind of counts. I guess."Well, that was on the 15th, yes. ... Alright. Accepted.:).
Did my 41. Teach/Student Patterson, James The Christmas Wedding posted
2. Green Carlson, Melody The Christmas Shop
3. War/Soldiers Tripp, Valerie 1774 Changes for Felicity
920 Revere, Paul
4. Nov event Over the River and Through the Woods L. Maria Child
All done!1. American Education Week: Read a book where the main character is a teacher or a student OR tell us who your favorite teacher was in school and why. Great House
2. America Recycles Day: Read a book that is “green” in some way (printed on recycled paper, discusses environmental issues, or has a green cover) OR tell us about how you are being green.
3. Veteran’s Day (Remembrance Day): Read a book involving soldiers, veterans or war. The City & The City
4. Event From Your Country: Tell us about an event occurring in your country in November OR (AND) read a book that has to do with that event in some way.
COMPLETED: 2/2
Oh, Kara, how was The City and the City? I took it from the library but haven't gotten a chance to read it yet...
Absolutely adored! I gave it a solid five stars.
Wow, well done Lindy & Kara!!@Lindy: I love your fourth book. Sounds really interesting!
@Kara: Yes, I want to know about Mieville as well! :)
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edit: We apparently posted at the same time - so, I'm glad you enjoyed it Kara :).
I'm glad you liked it so much, Kara! I've Read Perdido Street station and loved it so you just made my already high hopes for The City and the City even higher! ;) Let's hope I'll manage to get to it soon :P
I just added Perdido Street Station to my TBR! I'm super excited to read it.
Well, I know I won't get my 4th book read in one day but I finished number 3.3. Veteran’s Day (Remembrance Day): Read a book involving soldiers, veterans or war.
Love is a Wounded Soldier
I'll count you as finished on three books then, Christina. I am on a grand total of half a book, so you're still way ahead of me :).
2025 Reading Challenge
Books mentioned in this topic
Love is a Wounded Soldier (other topics)A Civil Campaign (other topics)
Cemetery Girl (other topics)
The Passage (other topics)
The Perfect Hope (other topics)
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Duration: November 1 - November 30
1. American Education Week: Read a book where the main character is a teacher or a student OR tell us who your favorite teacher was in school and why.
2. America Recycles Day: Read a book that is “green” in some way (printed on recycled paper, discusses environmental issues, or has a green cover) OR tell us about how you are being green.
3. Veteran’s Day (Remembrance Day): Read a book involving soldiers, veterans or war.
4. Event From Your Country: Tell us about an event occurring in your country in November OR (AND) read a book that has to do with that event in some way.
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SilverRaindrops will be our leader for this challenge.