The Dewey Decimal Challenge - 2013

[Adriana]

Oh My God LOL. Amy that means you are a unicorn... I MUST read this. Thanks! :D

[Robyn]

at the end of April I am one book behind. I am only at 3/12. Looking to catch up over the summer.. Can't wait for the semi break in school!

[Adriana]

Summer is always a good time to catch up on reading. I'm planning the same (:

[Joni]

THE DEWEY DECIMAL CHALLENGE (non-fiction)
Duration: January – December

The Dewey Decimal System is the way libraries organize their non-fiction books. It was created in 1876 by Melvil Dewey and has been changed much throughout the years.
The goal of this challenge is to read as many books with different (general) Dewey decimal classes as possible. For the purpose of this challenge, we’ll split the Dewey Decimal System into 50s, for a total of 20 categories. More in depth information on classes of the Dewey Decimal System can be found here: "List of Dewey Decimal Classes" on Wikipedia. If you have questions about where a book fits, do not hesitate to ask a moderator or the challenge leader.

Categories:

000-049: Computer Science, Bibliographies, Library Sciences, Encyclopedias & Books of Facts
050-099: Associations, Organizations & Museums, News Media, Journalism & Publishing, General Collections, Manuscripts & Rare Books
100-149: Philosophy, Metaphysics, Epistemology, Parapsychology & Occultism, Philosophical Schools of Thought
150-199: Psychology, Logic, Ethics, Ancient, Medieval & Eastern Philosophy, Modern Western Philosophy
200-249: Religion, Natural Theology, Bible, Christian Theology, Christian Moral & Devotional Theology
250-299: Christian Orders & Local Church, Christian Social Theology, Christian Church History, Christian Denominations & Sects, Other & Comparative Religions
300-349: Social Sciences, Sociology, General Statistics, Political Science, Economics, Law
350-399: Public Administration, Social Services, Education, Commerce, Customs, Etiquette, Folklore
400-449: Language, Linguistics, English & Old English, German, Romance Languages
450-499: Language: Italian, Romanian, Spanish, Portuguese, Italic, Latin, Hellenic, Classical Greek, Other
500-549: Sciences, Mathematics, Astronomy, Physics, Chemistry
550-599: Earth Sciences, Paleontology, Life Sciences, Plants, Zoological Sciences
600-649: Technology (Applied Sciences), Medical Sciences, Engineering, Agriculture, Home Economics & Family Living-
Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers 05/10/13
650-699: Management, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing, Buildings
700-749: Arts, Civic and Landscape Art, Architecture, Plastic Arts and Sculpture, Drawing & Decorative Arts
750-799: Painting, Graphic Arts, Photography, Music, Recreational & Performing Arts
800-849: Literature, American Literature, English & Old English Literature, German Literature, Literatures of Romance Languages
850-899: Literature: Italian, Romanian, Spanish, Portuguese, Italic, Latin, Hellenic, Classical Greek
900-949: History, Geography/Travel, Ancient History, General History of Europe
950-999: General History of Asia, Far East, Africa, North America, South America, Other

[Adriana]

Got you on there Joni (:

[Nathaly]

THE DEWEY DECIMAL CHALLENGE (non-fiction)
Duration: January 2013 – December 2013

Categories:

050-099: Associations, Organizations & Museums, News Media, Journalism & Publishing, General Collections, Manuscripts & Rare Books
Robert's Rules for Dummies
100-149: Philosophy, Metaphysics, Epistemology, Parapsychology & Occultism, Philosophical Schools of Thought
Feng Shui Made Easy, Revised Edition: Designing Your Life with the Ancient Art of Placement
150-199: Psychology, Logic, Ethics, Ancient, Medieval & Eastern Philosophy, Modern Western Philosophy
The Dream Sourcebook: A Guide to the Theory and Interpretation of Dreams
200-249: Religion, Natural Theology, Bible, Christian Theology, Christian Moral & Devotional Theology
300-349: Social Sciences, Sociology, General Statistics, Political Science, Economics, Law
The Revolution: A Manifesto
350-399: Public Administration, Social Services, Education, Commerce, Customs, Etiquette, Folklore
How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character
400-449: Language, Linguistics, English & Old English, German, Romance Languages
550-599: Earth Sciences, Paleontology, Life Sciences, Plants, Zoological Sciences
700-749: Arts, Civic and Landscape Art, Architecture, Plastic Arts and Sculpture, Drawing & Decorative Arts
800-849: Literature, American Literature, English & Old English Literature, German Literature, Literatures of Romance Languages
850-899: Literature: Italian, Romanian, Spanish, Portuguese, Italic, Latin, Hellenic, Classical Greek
900-949: History, Geography/Travel, Ancient History, General History of Europe
950-999: General History of Asia, Far East, Africa, North America, South America, Other
A People's History of the United States: 1492 to Present

Completed 3/13

[Adriana]

Got you down girls (:

[Kelsi]

So far at 9/10 for this challenge! Hoping to finish it by July!

Yearly Challenge: Dewey Decimal Challenge
Goal: 9/10


000-049: Computer Science, Bibliographies, Library Sciences, Encyclopedias & Books of Facts
050-099: Associations, Organizations & Museums, News Media, Journalism & Publishing, General Collections, Manuscripts & Rare Books
100-149: Philosophy, Metaphysics, Epistemology, Parapsychology & Occultism, Philosophical Schools of Thought
150-199: Psychology, Logic, Ethics, Ancient, Medieval & Eastern Philosophy, Modern Western Philosophy
200-249: Religion, Natural Theology, Bible, Christian Theology, Christian Moral & Devotional Theology
250-299: The Trial of Joan of Arc
300-349: Changes in the Land: Indians, Colonists, and the Ecology of New England
350-399: Public Administration, Social Services, Education, Commerce, Customs, Etiquette, Folklore
400-449: Language, Linguistics, English & Old English, German, Romance Languages
450-499: Language: Italian, Romanian, Spanish, Portuguese, Italic, Latin, Hellenic, Classical Greek, Other
500-549: Sciences, Mathematics, Astronomy, Physics, Chemistry
550-599: Vicious: Wolves and Men in America
600-649:Locust: The Devastating Rise and Mysterious Disappearance of the Insect that Shaped the American Frontier
650-699: Management, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing, Buildings
700-749: Arts, Civic and Landscape Art, Architecture, Plastic Arts and Sculpture, Drawing & Decorative Arts
750-799: Pilgrims of the Vertical: Yosemite Rock Climbers and Nature at Risk
800-849: Beloved
850-899: Lysistrata and Other Plays
900-949: A Medieval Life: Cecilia Penifader of Brigstock, C. 1295-1344
950-999:The Way to the West: Essays on the Central Plains

[Robyn]

alright pull me out of this one, i will re attempt something along these lines next year. im thinking a non fiction and classic each month

[Adriana]

Robyn wrote: "alright pull me out of this one, i will re attempt something along these lines next year. im thinking a non fiction and classic each month"

ok (:

[Kaitlin]

After a long dry spell, I finished another category:
550-599: Packing for Mars: The Curious Science of Life in the Void by Mary Roach

Completed: 7/20

[AJ]

Add 2 to mine! I'm up to 6/10
811: The Open Door: One Hundred Poems, One Hundred Years of "Poetry" Magazine
292: Mythology
Have I mentioned, I love this challenge?!

[Adriana]

AJ wrote: "Add 2 to mine! I'm up to 6/10
811: The Open Door: One Hundred Poems, One Hundred Years of "Poetry" Magazine
292: Mythology
Have I mentioned, I love this challenge?!"

lol. I'm glad you are enjoying yourself (:

[China]

THE DEWEY DECIMAL CHALLENGE (non-fiction)
Duration: January – December

The Dewey Decimal System is the way libraries organize their non-fiction books. It was created in 1876 by Melvil Dewey and has been changed much throughout the years.
The goal of this challenge is to read as many books with different (general) Dewey decimal classes as possible. For the purpose of this challenge, we’ll split the Dewey Decimal System into 50s, for a total of 20 categories. More in depth information on classes of the Dewey Decimal System can be found here: "List of Dewey Decimal Classes" on Wikipedia. If you have questions about where a book fits, do not hesitate to ask a moderator or the challenge leader.

Categories:

000-049: Computer Science, Bibliographies, Library Sciences, Encyclopedias & Books of Facts
050-099: Associations, Organizations & Museums, News Media, Journalism & Publishing, General Collections, Manuscripts & Rare Books
100-149: Philosophy, Metaphysics, Epistemology, Parapsychology & Occultism, Philosophical Schools of Thought
150-199: Psychology, Logic, Ethics, Ancient, Medieval & Eastern Philosophy, Modern Western Philosophy
200-249: Religion, Natural Theology, Bible, Christian Theology, Christian Moral & Devotional Theology
250-299: Christian Orders & Local Church, Christian Social Theology, Christian Church History, Christian Denominations & Sects, Other & Comparative Religions
300-349: Social Sciences, Sociology, General Statistics, Political Science, Economics, Law
350-399: Public Administration, Social Services, Education, Commerce, Customs, Etiquette, Folklore
400-449: Language, Linguistics, English & Old English, German, Romance Languages
450-499: Language: Italian, Romanian, Spanish, Portuguese, Italic, Latin, Hellenic, Classical Greek, Other
500-549: Sciences, Mathematics, Astronomy, Physics, Chemistry
550-599: Earth Sciences, Paleontology, Life Sciences, Plants, Zoological Sciences
600-649: Technology (Applied Sciences), Medical Sciences, Engineering, Agriculture, Home Economics & Family Living
650-699: Management, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing, Buildings
700-749: Arts, Civic and Landscape Art, Architecture, Plastic Arts and Sculpture, Drawing & Decorative Arts
750-799: Painting, Graphic Arts, Photography, Music, Recreational & Performing Arts
800-849: Literature, American Literature, English & Old English Literature, German Literature, Literatures of Romance Languages
850-899: Literature: Italian, Romanian, Spanish, Portuguese, Italic, Latin, Hellenic, Classical Greek
900-949: History, Geography/Travel, Ancient History, General History of Europe
950-999: General History of Asia, Far East, Africa, North America, South America, Other

Rules:
Choose how many categories you are going for. You can choose as many or as little as you like! (note that categories are bolded, and the writing after are choices within that category).
State which categories you are going for in your first post (optional).
Only non-fiction books will count for this challenge. If you have questions about this, please ask a moderator or the challenge leader.
When you complete the challenge post your entire list of books so we can all congratulate you. :D

Examples:
400-449: The Book of "Unnecessary" Quotation Marks: A Celebration of Creative Punctuation
600-649: The Psychopath Test: A Journey Through the Madness Industry
950-999: Shake Hands with the Devil: The Failure of Humanity in Rwanda

[Adriana]

Good luck China (:

[Candiss]

Building on message 134:

950-999: Hungarians in Michigan - Eva V. Huseby-Darvas (977) **** 8/15/13

Read: 3/6

[Adriana]

Candiss wrote: "Building on message 134:

950-999: Hungarians in Michigan - Eva V. Huseby-Darvas (977) **** 8/15/13

Read: 3/6"

Halfway there! Great job Candiss :D

[Candiss]

I happened to have two non-fiction books back-to-back for another group, so I've ended up jumping forward suddenly on this.

Building on message 174:

900-949: Seafaring Women: Adventures of Pirate Queens, Female Stowaways & Sailors' Wives by David Cordingly (910) *** 8/19/13


Read: 4/6

[Adriana]

Updated you Candiss!

[Erika]

Dewey Decimal Yearly Challenge 9/10

000-049: 005-Computer Science Stories That Move Mountains: Storytelling and Visual Design for Persuasive Presentations
150-199:  158-Psychology I Can Make You Happy. by Paul McKenna
200-249: 248-Religion Understanding Your Young Teen: Practical Wisdom for Parents
350-399: 370-Education Fall Down 7 Times, Get Up 8: Teaching Kids to Succeed
600-649:  613-Health The Healing Power of the Breath: Simple Techniques to Reduce Stress and Anxiety, Enhance Concentration, and Balance Your Emotions
650-699: 650-ManagementEveryone Communicates, Few Connect: What the Most Effective People Do Differently
700-749: 741-Graphic Novel Alpha and Omega: Cry Wolf Volume One
750-799: 791 Recreational & Performing Arts Man of Steel: Inside the Legendary World of Superman
800-849: 808-English Writing Fiction For Dummies

[Kara]

Ooh, I hadn't even noticed graphic novels counted toward this challenge. Thanks, Erica!

[Adriana]

Almost done Erica!

[Kara]

One more to go for me!


000-049: Computer Science, Bibliographies, Library Sciences, Encyclopedias & Books of Facts
050-099: Associations, Organizations & Museums, News Media, Journalism & Publishing, General Collections, Manuscripts & Rare Books
100-149: Philosophy, Metaphysics, Epistemology, Parapsychology & Occultism, Philosophical Schools of Thought
150-199: The Happiness Advantage
200-249: Religion, Natural Theology, Bible, Christian Theology, Christian Moral & Devotional Theology
250-299: Christian Orders & Local Church, Christian Social Theology, Christian Church History, Christian Denominations & Sects, Other & Comparative Religions
300-349: The Wisdom of Crowds
350-399: The Devil in the White City
400-449: Eats, Shoots & Leaves
450-499: Language: Italian, Romanian, Spanish, Portuguese, Italic, Latin, Hellenic, Classical Greek, Other
500-549: The Signal and the Noise
550-599: Parasite Rex
600-649: Packing for Mars
650-699: Competing on Analytics
700-749: Arts, Civic and Landscape Art, Architecture, Plastic Arts and Sculpture, Drawing & Decorative Arts
750-799: Painting, Graphic Arts, Photography, Music, Recreational & Performing Arts
800-849: Literature, American Literature, English & Old English Literature, German Literature, Literatures of Romance Languages
850-899: Literature: Italian, Romanian, Spanish, Portuguese, Italic, Latin, Hellenic, Classical Greek
900-949: History, Geography/Travel, Ancient History, General History of Europe
950-999: Team of Rivals

COMPLETED: 9/10

[Adriana]

Alright Kara! Way to go :D

[Karina]

6/7 - One more to go! I considered changing my goal, but realised most of the stuff I really want to read is tucked in under 350-399 and 600-649.


250-299: Christian Orders & Local Church, Christian Social Theology, Christian Church History, Christian Denominations & Sects, Other & Comparative Religions
En gang ble Buddha spist av en tiger
("Once Buddha was eaten by a tiger", a collection of translated stories about Bodhisattva/Buddha, sorted under 294.33 at the library)

300-349: Social Sciences, Sociology, General Statistics, Political Science, Economics, Law
Sex at Dawn: The Prehistoric Origins of Modern Sexuality

350-399: Public Administration, Social Services, Education, Commerce, Customs, Etiquette, Folklore
Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders

550-599: Earth Sciences, Paleontology, Life Sciences, Plants, Zoological Sciences
Parasite Rex : Inside the Bizarre World of Nature's Most Dangerous Creatures

600-649: Technology (Applied Sciences), Medical Sciences, Engineering, Agriculture, Home Economics & Family Living
The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science

800-849: Literature, American Literature, English & Old English Literature, German Literature, Literatures of Romance Languages
On Writing

[Adriana]

Updated you Karina!

[Chloé]

I'm quite late to join this challenge but I like it. I have to read a lot of non-fiction because of school (but also for personal culture and fun).

Completed: 11/12

000-049:
050-099:
100-149:
150-199:
200-249:
250-299:
300-349:China and Japan in the Late Meiji Period: China Policy and the Japanese Discourse on National Identity, 1895-1904(327,01/04/2013), A Political History of Japan During the Meiji Era - 1867-1912(327, 01/04/2013), The Establishment of the Japanese Constitutional System(338,01/04/2013),The Evolution of Japan's Party System: Politics and Policy in an Era of Institutional Change (324, 08/10/2013),A Path Toward Gender Equality: State Feminism in Japan(305, 11/10/2013)
350-399:
400-449:
450-499:
500-549:
550-599:
600-649:
650-699:
700-749:
750-799:The Anime Art of Hayao Miyazaki (791, 29/03/13), Goddesses of Water & Sky: Feminist Ideologies in the Worlds of Hayao Miyazaki(791, 29/03/2013), Studio Ghibli: The Films of Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata(791, 29/03/2013)
800-849:
850-899:
900-949:
950-999: Histoire du Japon et des Japonais : des origines à 1945(952, 09/02/2013),Histoire du Japon et des Japonais : de 1945 à nos jours(952, 08/03/2013), Genesis of the Meiji Government in Japan, 1868$1871(952, 01/04/2013)

[Adriana]

Awesome! Glad to have you Chloe (:

[mussolet]

Adriana, will we keep this challenge for next year?

[AJ]

Doublereading in categories is killing me! How is gardening in the same group as nonfiction science history? Sigh. UPDATE: 8/10! Nothing like counting them up to help you focus. (But I'm up to 7/10 and I've started two more that will count!)

000-049: Computer Science, Bibliographies, Library Sciences, Encyclopedias & Books of Facts
028:The Pleasures of Reading in an Age of Distraction

050-099: Associations, Organizations & Museums, News Media, Journalism & Publishing, General Collections, Manuscripts & Rare Books

100-149: Philosophy, Metaphysics, Epistemology, Parapsychology & Occultism, Philosophical Schools of Thought

150-199: Psychology, Logic, Ethics, Ancient, Medieval & Eastern Philosophy, Modern Western Philosophy

200-249: Religion, Natural Theology, Bible, Christian Theology, Christian Moral & Devotional Theology

250-299: Christian Orders & Local Church, Christian Social Theology, Christian Church History, Christian Denominations & Sects, Other & Comparative Religions
290: The Pleasures of Reading in an Age of DistractionMythology

300-349: Social Sciences, Sociology, General Statistics, Political Science, Economics, Law
304: The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration

350-399: Public Administration, Social Services, Education, Commerce, Customs, Etiquette, Folklore

400-449: Language, Linguistics, English & Old English, German, Romance Languages

450-499: Language: Italian, Romanian, Spanish, Portuguese, Italic, Latin, Hellenic, Classical Greek, Other

500-549: Sciences, Mathematics, Astronomy, Physics, Chemistry

550-599: Earth Sciences, Paleontology, Life Sciences, Plants, Zoological Sciences

600-649: Technology (Applied Sciences), Medical Sciences, Engineering, Agriculture, Home Economics & Family Living
616: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

650-699: Management, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing, Buildings

700-749: Arts, Civic and Landscape Art, Architecture, Plastic Arts and Sculpture, Drawing & Decorative Arts

750-799: Painting, Graphic Arts, Photography, Music, Recreational & Performing Arts
792: Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life

800-849: Literature, American Literature, English & Old English Literature, German Literature, Literatures of Romance Languages
811: The Open Door: One Hundred Poems, One Hundred Years of "Poetry" Magazine

850-899: Literature: Italian, Romanian, Spanish, Portuguese, Italic, Latin, Hellenic, Classical Greek

900-949: History, Geography/Travel, Ancient History, General History of Europe
910: Tales of a Female Nomad: Living at Large in the World

950-999: General History of Asia, Far East, Africa, North America, South America, Other
950: The Secret History of the Mongol Queens: How the Daughters of Genghis Khan Rescued His Empire

[Adriana]

SilverRaindrops wrote: "Adriana, will we keep this challenge for next year?"

We are still looking into the yearly challenges we plan to do next year so I can't give you a clear answer yet. We will let you know when we get closer to the end of the year (:

[Candiss]

Building on message 176:

150-199: Beyond Religion: Ethics for a Whole World by Dalai Lama XIV (170, 10/21/13, ****)

Read: 5/6

[Adriana]

What!? I didn't know ANY Dalai Lama wrote a book before.

[Candiss]

Adriana wrote: "What!? I didn't know ANY Dalai Lama wrote a book before."

The current Dalai Lama has several interesting ones. I especially enjoyed
The Universe in a Single Atom: The Convergence of Science and Spirituality

[Candiss]

Building on message 190:

750-799: A Year in Japan by Kate T. Williamson (759, ****, 10/22/13)

This beautiful book went so fast!

And that makes 6/6 read - challenge completed. :)

[Adriana]

Congrats on completing the challenge Candiss XD

[Chloé]

Congrats!

[Candiss]

Thanks!

[Chloé]

I'm done, It's not as spread as I would like, but still a few interesting and useful books for classes and such. I might read a bit more before the end of the year, if I can find the time.
Completed: 13/12

000-049:
050-099:
100-149:
150-199:
200-249:
250-299:
300-349:China and Japan in the Late Meiji Period: China Policy and the Japanese Discourse on National Identity, 1895-1904(327,01/04/2013), A Political History of Japan During the Meiji Era - 1867-1912(327, 01/04/2013), The Establishment of the Japanese Constitutional System(338,01/04/2013),The Evolution of Japan's Party System: Politics and Policy in an Era of Institutional Change (324, 08/10/2013),A Path Toward Gender Equality: State Feminism in Japan(305, 11/10/2013)
350-399:
400-449:
450-499:
500-549:
550-599:
600-649:
650-699:
700-749:
750-799:The Anime Art of Hayao Miyazaki (791, 29/03/13), Goddesses of Water & Sky: Feminist Ideologies in the Worlds of Hayao Miyazaki(791, 29/03/2013), Studio Ghibli: The Films of Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata(791, 29/03/2013)
800-849:A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, Eighth Edition: Chicago Style for Students and Researchers(808,08/11/2013)
850-899:1Q84(895, 16/06/2013)
900-949:
950-999: Histoire du Japon et des Japonais : des origines à 1945(952, 09/02/2013),Histoire du Japon et des Japonais : de 1945 à nos jours(952, 08/03/2013), Genesis of the Meiji Government in Japan, 1868$1871(952, 01/04/2013)

[Lilac]

Where would Off-Topic: The Story of an Internet Revolt go?

[Chloé]

I haven't read it so, it's hard to tell, but I guess it's a collection of testimonies or something like that. For what I've notice, they tend to be sort by the general topic (religion, history...) so I would put it somewhere in Class 000 – Computer science, information & general works. Maybe 040 or 070.

But I suspect it must be also about ethic which would be in the 170s.

I don't think this book as been assign a code yet. Maybe if there's a librarian among us he/she could have a better guess at it than me.

http://classify.oclc.org/classify2/Cl...

I've been using this website to give me an idea what code a book usually has. The book isn't on yet.

[Adriana]

Congrats on completing your goal Chloe!

@Lilac - I think it would be under 000-049: Computer Science, Bibliographies, Library Sciences, Encyclopedias & Books of Facts OR
600-649: Technology (Applied Sciences), Medical Sciences, Engineering, Agriculture, Home Economics & Family Living

Most likely the first one like Chloe commented.

[Lilac]

Thank you both! I'm glad it's from a category I haven't read yet. :)

So that means I'm at 3/4 now.

[Adriana]

Participation List!

AJ: 8/10
Amanda: 1/6
Ashley: 0/5
Audrey: 1/?
Becky: 0/20
Candiss: 6/6 COMPLETE
China: 0/?
Chloé: 13/12 COMPLETE
Craig- 6/10
Echo: 1/20
Erika: 9/10
Gaijinmama: ?
Hannah: 2/19
Jen: 3/20
Joni: 1/?
Kaitlin: 7/20
Kara: 9/10
Karen: ?
Karina: 6/7
Kat: 0/6
Kattibrie: 2/5
Kelsi: 9/10
Kme_17: 1/20
Laura: 0/?
Lilac: 3/4
Liza: 1/?
Melanie: 0/20
Morgan: 0/20
Nancy: 2/20
Nathaly: 3/13
Sharon: 0/6
Sibyl: 10/10 Complete!
Sonja: 1/5
Talia: 0/20
Tearsa: 0/20
Teresa: 1/6
Toni: ?
Trevor: 1/12
Zara: 0/10

Updated- 12/11/13

[Adriana]

Lilac wrote: "Thank you both! I'm glad it's from a category I haven't read yet. :)

So that means I'm at 3/4 now."

Glad we could get that solved for you (:

[Adriana]

You have two months left Craig. Don't lose hope!

[Chloé]

Find short, but interesting reads you'll make it :)

[Adriana]

Chloé wrote: "Find short, but interesting reads you'll make it :)"

Yes, like The Time Machine or something.

[Chloé]

I just finished Choosing Glee: 10 Rules to Finding Inspiration, Happiness, and the Real You from Jenna Ushkowitz.
It's a fast read, there's a lot of pictures. If you're behind in your challenge and you like Glee (the TV show) or if you like motivational/inspirational books, it's a perfect read for you.
Completed: 14/12

000-049:
050-099:
100-149:
150-199:Choosing Glee: 10 Rules to Finding Inspiration, Happiness, and the Real You(158, 20/11/2013)
200-249:
250-299:
300-349:China and Japan in the Late Meiji Period: China Policy and the Japanese Discourse on National Identity, 1895-1904(327,01/04/2013), A Political History of Japan During the Meiji Era - 1867-1912(327, 01/04/2013), The Establishment of the Japanese Constitutional System(338,01/04/2013),The Evolution of Japan's Party System: Politics and Policy in an Era of Institutional Change (324, 08/10/2013),A Path Toward Gender Equality: State Feminism in Japan(305, 11/10/2013)
350-399:
400-449:
450-499:
500-549:
550-599:
600-649:
650-699:
700-749:
750-799:The Anime Art of Hayao Miyazaki (791, 29/03/13), Goddesses of Water & Sky: Feminist Ideologies in the Worlds of Hayao Miyazaki(791, 29/03/2013), Studio Ghibli: The Films of Hayao Miyazaki and Isao Takahata(791, 29/03/2013)
800-849:A Manual for Writers of Research Papers, Theses, and Dissertations, Eighth Edition: Chicago Style for Students and Researchers(808,08/11/2013)
850-899:1Q84(895, 16/06/2013)
900-949:
950-999: Histoire du Japon et des Japonais : des origines à 1945(952, 09/02/2013),Histoire du Japon et des Japonais : de 1945 à nos jours(952, 08/03/2013), Genesis of the Meiji Government in Japan, 1868$1871(952, 01/04/2013)

[Adriana]

@Chloe- Cool! I do like inspirational books so I might check that out. I have updated you (:

I counted only 13 in your list of completed books??