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Toni's Task: My name can be used for a male or a female. Read a book where the author or the main character's name can be used for either sex. Some examples of names are: Toni/Tony; Carol/Carroll; Pat; Jamie; Dawn/Don; Alex; Randi/Randy; Leigh/Lee; Jordan; Wallis/Wallace; Keri/Cary, etc.
ooo, good one Toni!Trev's Task: My name is one I chose for myself. Read a book where one character dislikes their name or changes/has changed their legal name.
I already have one for yours Trevor!Alexandra's Task: I've been debating my career choice. Read a book where a character makes a career change.
Neat idea!Karina's Task: My name (in Scandinavia, anyway) was a very popular one in the 1980-ies. Read a book which won some sort of award in that decade.
(Examples: Neuromancer (Hugo award, 1985), The Color Purple (Pulitzer, 1983)
Here goes mine:Johanna´s Task: I am looking for a place of my own right now, so I will (hopefully) be moving out soon. Read a book where a character moves or has to leave her/his home for a long period of time.
Example: Slammed, The Host, Fallen...
Great tasks everybody! This is going to be an awesome challenge! :)
Melissa's Task: The meaning of my name is "honey bee" .. find out the meaning of your name and pick a book with that in the title (if more than one word like mine) pick one of the words.
Kelsi's Task: I love to run and be healthy. Read a non-fiction book that enlightens you, or encourages you to make a positive change in your life. Examples: In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto, Food Rules: An Eater's ManualWhat I Talk About When I Talk About Running, Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail, Born to Run: A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen
Sasha's task: I'm Russian, I grew up in Japan and was educated in America. Pick a book that's translated from any of those language, set in any of the countries, or pick a book with a character having an identity crisis >.<Some suggestions: pretty much anything by Haruki Murakami, The Master and Margarita, The Russian Debutante's Handbook
Sasha wrote: "...or pick a book with a character having an identity crisis >.<..."haha, Sasha! That's a great task. :D
Just to clarify, Sasha, for the translation option: You can read any book in a language translated from Russian, Japanese, or English, right? So if you read, say, Spanish, you could read Harry Potter y la Piedra Filosofal even though it was written by an English rather than American author?
Here's mineJoanne's task: My favorite monster is a vampire. Read a book where the main character or one of the main characters is a vampire.
Candiss's task: My father's parents were both children of Hungarian immigrants to the US. He learned to speak Magyar in the home before learning English at school, but he passed away when I was 6 years old, and there was no one left to teach me the language. Yet I have always felt a strong connection to Hungarian culture and have sought out books about the country and by Hungarian authors.- Read a book set in Hungary or about Hungary/Hungarian culture or legend or any book by a Hungarian author. Alternatively, read a book in which a character is seeking to learn more about his or her heritage or family.
A helpful list: http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/36...
A helpful shelf: http://www.goodreads.com/shelf/show/h...
Helpful genre pages:
Genres > Cultural > Hungary
Genres > European Literature > Hungarian Literature
Candiss wrote: "Candiss's task: My father's parents were both children of Hungarian immigrants to the US. He learned to speak Magyar in the home before learning English at school, but he passed away when I was 6..."Great task, Candiss. Very personal, I like it. :)
Christina's Task - I am an Army wife and mom. I've been "married to the military" for 15 years now and have been through 3 deployments with my husband (who is a medic).Read a book about war, the military, etc from the point of view of the spouse or the one left behind. Could be a parent, sibling, lover, etc
This past year has been a very difficult one for me.Read a book about someone who goes through a difficult time but comes out on top.
Ok, I am from a big family, I am the 2nd of 8 kids.Sharon's Task: Read a book that revolves around a family and their life. Or, read a book about large families.
Here's a link: http://www.abebooks.com/books/large-f...
Maybe I'll read this one, since I was a big fan of the movie growing up
Ashley's task: I am married to a medical student. I hear stories about medicine all the time. Read a book about medicine or anything about healthcare. Can be non-fiction or fiction.Ex: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat & Other Clinical Tales
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
Still Alice
Kai's Task: Read a book with a scene that focuses on a place after death has occurred (cemetery, funeral home, crematory). 
Melanie's task: I have completed my Masters in Library and Information Science. Read a book where the main character is a librarian, or a significant portion takes place in or around a library.Examples:
Gina's task: My undergraduate degree is in Psychology and my Master's Degree is in Elementary Education. Read a psychological thriller or a book that a character has some kind of psychological dilemma. For example mental illness, depression, bulimia, anxiety, panic attacks etc. Or read a book with a character who is a teacher.Psychological thriller:
Psychological Dilemmas:
Teacher:
Diana's Task: I love to "cook" and consider myself a "Foodie".Read a book from the genre of Culinary/Foodie fiction.
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Barb's task: Music and art are big deals in my family, and I love reading mysteries and books set in Pennsylvania, my home state. Read a book in which music and/or art are important to the plot or a mystery set in Pennsylvania. Art & Artists in Fiction
Fiction Involving Art
Music Fiction
Mysteries Set in PA
You all are so creative! What awesome tasks. I'm really looking forward to this challenge next year.And keep 'em coming!
Melanie beat me to the librarian one, so I shall go with my favourite genre!My undergraduate dissertation discussed golden age crime fiction rules and if Agatha Christie broke too many of them.
For the challenge, read one classic crime mystery written by a golden age queen of crime.
Some examples can be found in this list here: http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/46...
Georgina wrote: "My undergraduate dissertation discussed golden age crime fiction rules and if Agatha Christie broke too many of them"OH MY GOD that is so cool! I love Agatha Christie. Sweet task, Georgina. ;)
Ellie's task: I enjoy making lists for planning and organizing. Read a book about organizing at least one area of your life, such as your desk, home, or schedule. Examples:
Find More Time: How to Get Things Done at Home, Organize Your Life, and Feel Great About It
Finish Your Book! a Time Management Guide for Writers
Get Organized! Your 12 Month Home Clutter Killer Guide : 2nd Edition (Revised) : Organizing The House, Decluttering And How To Clean Your Home To Perfection
Organize Your Life: Free Yourself from Clutter & Find More Personal Time
Ellie wrote: "Ellie's task: I enjoy making lists for planning and organizing. Read a book about organizing at least one area of your life, such as your desk, home, or schedule."You and me both! I am thoroughly going to enjoy reading a book for your challenge!
April Lyn's task: My husband and I have a heart for the impoverished. Read a book where a main character is or has been homeless. It can be fiction or non-fiction.
I'm going to be a little boring with mine, but at least it'll be easy :)Lilac's task: Read a Young Adult book or a book where a character grows up in some way.
There's still time to post tasks! We have some great ones so far, and I'm looking forward to even more.And for those posting tasks, don't forget to create your personal challenge thread for your task to be included: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...
A question: With several of the challenges in this group, the instructions state that we choose the number of books we want to attempt for the particular challenge. Will this one be the same, or are we to aim for completing all the tasks? Depending upon how many members submit tasks by the end of the submission period, this could be a lot of books, and I'm fairly positive I'm not a fast enough reader to complete them all along with other challenges.
Great question, Candiss. It will be the same as a lot of the other challenges: you choose how many tasks you want to complete.
Cherise's Task - I've been suffering from medical problems for a few years now. Read a book involves someone being sick or about an illness during a period in history. Examples: The Fault in Our Stars, My Sister's Keeper, ect.
I'm sorry to hear that, Cherise! That's a really great task, though--so many possibilities.
JenniferJ's Task:Most folks consider 13 an unlucky number but I believe the opposite. Since the year 2013 is coming up my task is to either
Read a book with the word "Lucky" in the title -OR-
Read a book that is 13th in a series or has either the number or word 13 in the title.
Kara wrote: "I'm sorry to hear that, Cherise! That's a really great task, though--so many possibilities."Thanks Kara. Luckily, it's nothing overly serious, unlike the examples might seem. Sadly, there isn't much out there for Fibromyalgia. I figured that it would be a good insight in to lives that their illness becomes a big part. Or, maybe to learn about a time period with a big epidemic. Because I'm a history buff and have to include it for those who want to go that route. xD
Amy's task - I am a procrastinator so...Read that one book you keep meaning to but never get round to it. Just read it already!
My name is Lorelei. There is a legend about a siren called Lorelei on the Rhine River in Germany. Read a book that takes place in Germany or a book that is a legend or has the word "Legend" in the title or a book that includes a shipwreck.
Ok, My name is Ekaterina and my nickname is Kattibrie which is a variation of Cattie-Brie's name in R.A. Salvatore's books.So my task is: Read a book by R.A. Salvatore or a book where a character is called Catherine or a variation of that name.
Hi everyone, My name is Audrey and I am a genealogy buff. My task would be to read a book that is about genealogy or family history. If you know some of your genealogy read a book about a topic that has arose in your research. For example, I have Quaker roots that go back to the Underground railroad so I could read a book about escaping slavery in pre-civil war America. Or I could read a book on the Irish Potato Famine if my ancestors came from Ireland. Wide open but should be fun. Good luck.
Audrey wrote: "Hi everyone, My name is Audrey and I am a genealogy buff. My task would be to read a book that is about genealogy or family history. If you know some of your genealogy read a book about a topic th..."
That is so cool! Great task.
Fun task! I'm Teresa and my task involves places/travel. A short(ish? LOL) history: My husband was in the army for 6 of our married years and we were stationed in Texas, Colorado and England. Of those places, Colorado was my favorite. However, while we lived in England I was able to visit a few places in Europe, such as Belgium, Germany and Ireland. Of those, Belgium holds very fond memories for me. Someplace I have longed to visit is Hawaii...maybe someday.Now, instead of asking you to read a book that takes place in any of the places I have named, I am going to ask you to read a book that takes place someplace you either have visited and loved, have lived and loved or would love to visit/live. Any genre, take your pick!
Grrr, Goodreads is acting up and I accidentally posted my task twice and it won't let me delete the second one, no matter how many times I click "delete."
ilovebakedgoods (Teresa) wrote: "Grrr, Goodreads is acting up and I accidentally posted my task twice and it won't let me delete the second one, no matter how many times I click "delete.""Got it! No problem. :) Also, what a good task!
Trevor wrote: Got it!..."
Thank you!
I'm really excited about this one! You all have come up with great tasks. I'll be compiling the tasks in the next couple of days. If you would still like to contribute a task, please feel free! I'll keep accepting them through the end of the year.
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2025 Reading Challenge
Books mentioned in this topic
My Sister's Keeper (other topics)The Fault in Our Stars (other topics)
Organize Your Life: Free Yourself from Clutter and Find More Personal Time (other topics)
Finish Your Book! a Time Management Guide for Writers (other topics)
Find More Time: How to Get Things Done at Home, Organize Your Life, and Feel Great About It (other topics)
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Duration: January 1 - December 31, 2013
This challenge is all about YOU, the wonderful members of our group. Each of you makes your own task. We'll have as many tasks as we have submissions.
Rules:
1. One task per member, and each task should require no more than one book be read
2. Member must be an active member of the group by January 1, 2013
3. Member must set up their challenge goal thread for 2013 by January 1, 2013
4. The working list of tasks will be posted on December 15; the list will be final on January 5.
Submit your tasks in this thread. We will work with you to make sure the task is clearly worded.
Example:
Kara's Task: My name is pronounced "KAH-ruh," but many people say "KAIR-uh." Read a book that has a heteronym in its title. For more on heteronyms, click here. Examples: The Name of the WIND, Extremely Loud and Incredibly CLOSE, Tribes: We Need You to LEAD Us