The History Challenge - 2013

[Georgina]

Finished my first one today for 2009, I read Small Island by Andrea Levy, a great book (though it took me a while to get into it as it bounces between characters and the year the events are taking place each chapter) which is largely race related during the second world war. Very good if you like a bit of history in your fiction.
Completed: 1/21

[Meg-Anne]

I'd like to join! I'm in for all the years.....

[ilovebakedgoods (Teresa)]

I updated mine with 5. I just edited my other post about it. I think I'm at 1/5 now.

[Joseph-Daniel Peter Paul Abondius]

I also wish to join if its not too late

[Nathan]

updated to here!

@Teresa: sorry about that!

@Joseph-Daniel: of course it's not too late! :) Just let me know your number and I'll add you to the list!

[Kaitlin]

Completed 5...

2011: Protests (Egypt, Libya and Occupy Wall Street): Read a book about people standing up for something they believe in. Tell the Wolves I'm Home by Carol Rifka Brunt

[Tricia]

This looks like an interesting list. Will have me read some books out of my comfort zone. I'll go for the full list! Please add me.

[Kaitlin]

I've done 6 already by accident, so I think I'll just go for all of them!

Edited:
8/21

2007: iPhone: Read a book about technology, or any science fiction novel. The Time Keeper by Mitch Albom

1998: Google Founded: Read a book about Google, searching, or learning. The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel

[Shelly]

2nd book--

2008: Lady Gaga Releases First Album: Read a book about music, monsters or fame

Scars of Sweet Paradise: The Life and Times of Janis Joplin

[SibylM]

Okay, I'm updating and have decided to be brave and go for sixteen. I have completed three.

2012: Possible Apocalypse: Read a book about a post-apocalyptic or dystopian world.
The Walking Dead, Vol. 4: The Heart's Desire
2011: Protests (Egypt, Libya and Occupy Wall Street): Read a book about people standing up for something they believe in.
Flagrant Conduct: The Story of Lawrence v. Texas
2010: Earthquakes (Haiti, Chile): Read a book where weather takes a toll on a community.
Time's Shadow: Remembering a Family Farm in Kansas
2009: Barack Obama Inaugurated: Read a book where racism plays a role in the character’s lives.
The Fire Next Time
2008: Lady Gaga Releases First Album: Read a book about music, monsters or fame.
What Are You Doing Here?: A Black Woman's Life and Liberation in Heavy Metal
2007: iPhone: Read a book about technology, or any science fiction novel.
2006: Pluto Officially Demoted from Planetary Status: Read a book about space, astronauts, or exploration.
2003: Amber Alert System Created: Read a book about someone who goes missing or runs/is running away from something.
2002: Arthur Anderson/Enron Scandal Convictions: Read a book about business, capitalism, or dishonesty.
2001: 9/11: Read a book about war, soldiers, terror, or conspiracy.
Ghost Wars: The Secret History of the CIA, Afghanistan, and bin Laden from the Soviet Invasion to September 10, 2001
2000: A New Millennium: Read a book about new beginnings, or a book with over 1000 pages(!).
1998: Google Founded: Read a book about Google, searching, or learning.
1996: Dolly the Cloned Sheep: Read a book about science, genetics, or animals.
Blood Work: A Tale of Medicine and Murder in the Scientific Revolution
1995: O.J. Simpson Trial: Read a book about law, courts, or any murder mystery novel.
The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness
1994: Rwandan Genocide: Read Shake Hands with the Devil, or another book about Rwanda or genocide (includes books about the Holocaust).
1992: Jay Leno Takes Over The Tonight Show: Read a book where television plays a role in the characters’ lives.
Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me?
edited Feb. 21: I have completed 9/16 of my challenge books and added the new ones in above.

[Gina]

Updating....

GINA'S YEARLY HISTORY CHALLENGE-2013 GROUP
JANUARY 1, 2013 - DECEMBER 31 2013
9/21 COMPLETED


2012: Possible Apocalypse: Read a book about a post-apocalyptic or dystopian world.The Walking Dead, Vol. 1: Days Gone Bye by Robert Kirkman- FINISHED 1/6/13
2011: Protests (Egypt, Libya and Occupy Wall Street): Read a book about people standing up for something they believe in. Deeper Than the Dead by Tami Hoag- FINISHED 1/13/13
2010: Earthquakes (Haiti, Chile): Read a book where weather takes a toll on a community.
2009: Barak Obama Inaugurated: Read a book where racism plays a role in the character’s lives.
2008: Lady Gaga Releases First Album: Read a book about music, monsters or fame. Dracula by Bram Stoker- FINISHED 1/6/13
2007: iPhone: Read a book about technology, or any science fiction novel.
2006: Pluto Officially Demoted from Planetary Status: Read a book about space, astronauts, or exploration.
2005: YouTube Launches: Read a book about sharing, movies, or entrepreneurs.
2004: Samizdat (poetry magazine) Ceases Publication: Read a book about a poet or a collection of poetry.
2003: Amber Alert System Created: Read a book about someone who goes missing or runs/is running away from something.Cemetery Girl by David J. Bell- FINISHED 1/5/13
2002: Arthur Anderson/Enron Scandal Convictions: Read a book about business, capitalism, or dishonesty.The Nightmare Thief by Meg Gardiner- FINISHED 1/8/13
2001: 9/11: Read a book about war, soldiers, terror, or conspiracy.
2000: A New Millennium: Read a book about new beginnings. Maine by J. Courtney Sullivan- FINISHED 1/12/13
1999: Columbine: Read a book about school or workplace violence.
1998: Google Founded: Read a book about Google, searching, or learning.
1997: Movie “Titanic” Opens: Read a book about the Titanic, shipwreck, or a life at sea.
1996: Dolly the Cloned Sheep: Read a book about science or genetics. Blood Line: An Anna Travis Novel by Lynda La Plante- FINISHED 1/14/13
1995: O.J. Simpson Trial: Read a book about law, courts, or any murder mystery novel. You Don't Want To Know by Lisa Jackson- FINISHED 1/8/13
1994: Rwandan Genocide: Read Shake Hands with the Devil, or another book about Rwanda or genocide (includes books about the Holocaust).
1993: SAM Colombia Flight 505 Crashes on Mount Paramo Frontino: Read a book where a crash (plane, train, car) occurs. Say Goodbye by Lisa Gardner- FINISHED 1/20/13
1992: Jay Leno Takes Over The Tonight Show: Read a book where television plays a role in the characters’ lives.

[Ashley]

I have updated my list and am 3/21 complete! :)

[Nicole]

I'm going for all 21! :D

I'll keep track of them here: http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

[Meg-Anne]

UPDATED
2/21

2012: Possible Apocalypse: Read a book about a post-apocalyptic or dystopian world.
Swan Song by Robert McCammon
2011: Protests (Egypt, Libya and Occupy Wall Street): Read a book about people standing up for something they believe in.
2010: Earthquakes (Haiti, Chile): Read a book where weather takes a toll on a community.
2009: Barak Obama Inaugurated: Read a book where racism plays a role in the character’s lives.
To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
2008: Lady Gaga Releases First Album: Read a book about music, monsters or fame.
2007: iPhone: Read a book about technology, or any science fiction novel.
2006: Pluto Officially Demoted from Planetary Status: Read a book about space, astronauts, or exploration.
2005: YouTube Launches: Read a book about sharing, movies, or entrepreneurs.
2004: Samizdat (poetry magazine) Ceases Publication: Read a book about a poet or a collection of poetry.
2003: Amber Alert System Created: Read a book about someone who goes missing or runs/is running away from something.
2002: Arthur Anderson/Enron Scandal Convictions: Read a book about business, capitalism, or dishonesty.
2001: 9/11: Read a book about war, soldiers, terror, or conspiracy.
2000: A New Millennium: Read a book about new beginnings, or a book with over 1000 pages(!).
1999: Columbine: Read a book about school or workplace violence.
1998: Google Founded: Read a book about Google, searching, or learning.
1997: Movie “Titanic” Opens: Read a book about the Titanic, shipwreck, or a life at sea.
1996: Dolly the Cloned Sheep: Read a book about science, genetics, or animals.
1995: O.J. Simpson Trial: Read a book about law, courts, or any murder mystery novel.
1994: Rwandan Genocide: Read Shake Hands with the Devil, or another book about Rwanda or genocide (includes books about the Holocaust).
1993: SAM Colombia Flight 505 Crashes on Mount Paramo Frontino: Read a book where a crash (plane, train, car) occurs.
1992: Jay Leno Takes Over The Tonight Show: Read a book where television plays a role in the characters’ lives.

[Squirrel]

Update: finished one book, Fall of Hyperion for 2007. (1/21 completed.)

[Morgan]

Update:

2003: Amber Alert System Created: Read a book about someone who goes missing or runs/is running away from something.
The Catcher in the Rye - 3 Stars

1998: Google Founded: Read a book about Google, searching, or learning.
Mr Penumbra's 24 Hour Bookstore - 1/3/13 4 Stars

COMPLETED: 2/21

[Cynthia]

Updated, I completed 5.

[Katrina]

I'll work on all twenty. I think it will help me complete my 150 challenge.

[Shelly]

The History Challenge
Duration: January – December 2013

2012: Possible Apocalypse Read a book about a post-apocalyptic or dystopian world.

2011: Protests (Egypt, Libya and Occupy Wall Street) Read a book about people standing up for something they believe in. Sleep No More

2010: Earthquakes (Haiti, Chile) Read a book where weather takes a toll on a community. Low Pressure Jan. 29

2009: Barak Obama Inaugurated Read a book where racism plays a role in the character’s lives. The Sweet Potato Queens' Book of Love Feb.26

2008: Lady Gaga Releases First Album Read a book about music, monsters or fame. L.A. Candy Feb.4

2007: iPhone Read a book about technology, or any science fiction novel.

2006: Pluto Officially Demoted from Planetary Status Read a book about space, astronauts, or exploration.

2005: YouTube Launches Read a book about sharing, movies, or entrepreneurs.

2004: Samizdat (poetry magazine) Ceases Publication Read a book about a poet or a collection of poetry.Shel Silverstein

2003: Amber Alert System Created Read a book about someone who goes missing or runs/is running away from something. Gone Girl

2002: Arthur Anderson/Enron Scandal Convictions Read a book about business, capitalism, or dishonesty.

2001: 9/11 Read a book about war, soldiers, terror, or conspiracy. The Forgotten Feb.15

2000: A New Millennium Read a book about new beginnings, or a book with over 1000 pages(!).Safe Haven Jan 28

1999: Columbine Read a book about school or workplace violence. Don't Judge a Girl by Her Cover Feb.5

1998: Google Founded Read a book about Google, searching, or learning.

1997: Movie “Titanic” Opens Read a book about the Titanic, shipwreck, or a life at sea. book:Hoping for Love|13514251] Jan. 29

1996: Dolly the Cloned Sheep Read a book about science, genetics, or animals.

1995: O.J. Simpson Trial Read a book about law, courts, or any murder mystery novel. Keeper of the Bride

1994: Rwandan Genocide Read Shake Hands with the Devil, or another book about Rwanda or genocide (includes books about the Holocaust).

1993: SAM Colombia Flight 505 Crashes on Mount Paramo Frontino Read a book where a crash (plane, train, car) occurs.30 Pieces of Silver Jan. 27

1992: Jay Leno Takes Over The Tonight Show Read a book where television plays a role in the characters’ lives.

[Kme_17]

Trevor wrote: "Updated! :) Kme_17: have you read those two books? I'm not sure if you had read them or are just planning to... Let me know and I'll adjust your number accordingly."

I have read those two books sorry it took so long to answer back I just saw this : )

[Jessica]

Jessica's Update 5/10

Goal: 10 books
Read: 5 books

1995: O.J. Simpson: Death Comes to Pemberley
2001 9/11: Trust No One
2012 Possible Apocalypse Divergent
1998 Google: Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore
2003 Amber Alwrt: The Disappearance of Georgiana Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Mystery

I switched out My iPhone year for the google year. Mr. Penumbra's 24 Hour Bookstore is a better fit for 1998 Google. I will find something else for the iPhone year.

[Kelsi]

Yearly Challenge: The History Challenge
Goal: 6/20
Categories (Years):

2008: Lady Gaga Releases First Album: Read a book about music, monsters or fame.
Shadow of Night
2005: YouTube Launches: Read a book about sharing, movies, or entrepreneurs.
****Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore
2003: Amber Alert System Created: Read a book about someone who goes missing or runs/is running away from something.
The Titan's Curse
2001: 9/11: Read a book about war, soldiers, terror, or conspiracy.
A Tale of Two Cities
1995: O.J. Simpson Trial: Read a book about law, courts, or any murder mystery novel.
The Stranger
1992: Jay Leno Takes Over The Tonight Show: Read a book where television plays a role in the characters’ lives.
My Horizontal Life: A Collection of One-Night Stands

[Nathan]

End of January Update!! Completed: 4/10


2012: Possible Apocalypse (dystopian): The Giver by Lois Lowry | 5 stars
2007: iPhone (sci-fi): Gold: The Final Science Fiction Collection by Isaac Asimov | 5 stars
2003: Amber Alert (is running away): The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger | 3 stars
1995: O.J. Simpson Trial (murder mystery): Dumb Witness by Agatha Christie | 5 stars

[Shelly]

3/5
The Pleasing Hour by Lily King

2003: Amber Alert System Created: Read a book about someone who goes missing or runs/is running away from something.
Rosie is running away from her life in the US, and trying to decide how to deal with the consequences of her choices.

[Sara]

I'd love to join in on this one for all 20, if it's not too late.

[Morgan]

End of January update!
Completed: 3/21

2012: Possible Apocalypse: Read a book about a post-apocalyptic or dystopian world.
The Knife of Never Letting Go

2003: Amber Alert System Created: Read a book about someone who goes missing or runs/is running away from something.
The Catcher in the Rye

1998: Google Founded: Read a book about Google, searching, or learning.
Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore

[Nathan]

UPDATED FOR JANUARY. Great job everyone! Keep it up. :)

@Sara, of course it's not too late! Welcome. :)

@Shelly B, not sure what your goal is but I have you up for doing all of them; if that's wrong let me know! (also, I'm using your last name initial because there are two Shelly's in this challenge and you're the only one with a last name listed. Hope that's okay!)

[Stefani - SpelingExpirt]

Trevor - when updating our challenges do you prefer it if we edit the original post or add a new post to let you know? I know all mods like to do things a bit differently so thought I'd check :)

[Katrina]

I think it will be easier for me if I keep this list here and edit it when I finish a read. Is that acceptable?

2012: Possible Apocalypse: Read a book about a post-apocalyptic or dystopian world.
2011: Protests (Egypt, Libya and Occupy Wall Street): Read a book about people standing up for something they believe in.
2010: Earthquakes (Haiti, Chile): Read a book where weather takes a toll on a community.
2009: Barak Obama Inaugurated: Read a book where racism plays a role in the character’s lives.
2008: Lady Gaga Releases First Album: Read a book about music, monsters or fame.
2007: The Foundation Trilogy
2006: Pluto Officially Demoted from Planetary Status: Read a book about space, astronauts, or exploration.
2005: YouTube Launches: Read a book about sharing, movies, or entrepreneurs.
2004: Samizdat (poetry magazine) Ceases Publication: Read a book about a poet or a collection of poetry.
2003: Amber Alert System Created: Read a book about someone who goes missing or runs/is running away from something.
2002: Arthur Anderson/Enron Scandal Convictions: Read a book about business, capitalism, or dishonesty.
2001: 9/11: Read a book about war, soldiers, terror, or conspiracy.
2000: A New Millennium: Read a book about new beginnings, or a book with over 1000 pages(!).
1999: Columbine: Read a book about school or workplace violence.
1998: Google Founded: Read a book about Google, searching, or learning.
1997: Movie “Titanic” Opens: Read a book about the Titanic, shipwreck, or a life at sea.
1996: Dolly the Cloned Sheep: Read a book about science, genetics, or animals.
1995: O.J. Simpson Trial: Read a book about law, courts, or any murder mystery novel.
1994: Rwandan Genocide: Read Shake Hands with the Devil, or another book about Rwanda or genocide (includes books about the Holocaust).
1993: SAM Colombia Flight 505 Crashes on Mount Paramo Frontino: Read a book where a crash (plane, train, car) occurs.
1992: Jay Leno Takes Over The Tonight Show: Read a book where television plays a role in the characters’ lives.

[Jack]

I'll try for 5. Wish me luck! :-)

[Sara]

Here is my list of years and the books I plan to read. I will update the post as I go, marking them off after they are read.

Currently 21/21 Finished! UPDATED 12/21/13
Categories (Years):
2012: Possible Apocalypse - 1984 by George Orwell READ 4/13 *****
2011: Protests - Revolutionary Suicide by Huey P. Newton READ 12/13 ***
2010: Earthquakes - The Katrina Diary by Amy Rhode READ 6/13 **
2009: Obama/Racism -Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher READ 12/13 ****
2008: Lady Gaga/Music - Light and Shade: Conversations with Jimmy Page by Brad Tolinski READ 9/13 ***
2007: I-Phone/SciFi - World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War by Max Brooks READ 10/13 *
2006: Pluto Officially Demoted, Space - A Brief History of Time by Stephan Hawking READ 9/13 ****
2005: YouTube Launches - The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur by Mike Michalowicz READ 10/13 ***
2004: Samizdat/Poetry - Songs for the Open Road: Poems of Travel and Adventure by various authors. READ 9/13 ***
2003: Amber Alert - Gone Girlmby Gillian Flynn READ 8/13 ***
2002: Enron Scandal -The Man Who Sold the World: Ronald Reagan and the Betrayal of Main Street America by William Kleinknecht READ 12/13 ****
2001: 9/11/Military - Drift: The Unmooring of American Military Power by Rachael Maddow READ 6/13 *****
2000: New Mill/1000+ Pages - War and Peace by Leo Tolstoy READ 6/13-7/13 *****
1999: Columbine - Columbine by Dave Cullen READ 5/13 ****
1998: Google Founded - In the Plex: How Google Thinks, Works, and Shapes Our Lives by Steven Levy READ 5/13 ***
1997: Titanic Movie /Sinking - In Harms Way The Sinking of the USS Indianapolis by Doug Stanton READ 4/13 *****
1996: Dolly the Cloned Sheep - Genome: the Autobiography of a Species in 23 Chapters by Matt Ridley READ 3/13 ****
1995: O.J. Simpson Trial - Without a Doubt Oj Simpson trial by Marcia Clark READ 3/13 ***
1994: Rwandan Genocide - Shake Hands with the Devil: The Failure of Humanity in Rwanda by Romeo Dalliare READ 2/13 ****
1993: SAM Colombia Flight 505 Crashes - What Remains: A Memoir of Fate, Friendship, and Love by Carole Radziwill, bio that includes JFK JR Crash READ 2/13 ****
1992: Jay Leno/TV - Roseanne: My Life As A Woman by Roseanne Barr READ 2/13 **

Thanks for taking over challenge Adriana!

[Adriana]

Participation List!
I'm taking over this challenge (:
Let me know if anything's wrong.

Alexandra: 0/21
Ashley: 3/21
Audrey: 0/10
Becky: ?
Carrie: 0/21
Cynthia: 5/21
Echo: 1/20
Emily: 1/21
Erika: 0/15
Gecko: 0/5
Georgina: 1/21
Gina: 9/21
Grace: 0/5
Jack- 0/5
Jamtheory: 0/21
JenniferJ: 0/21
Jessica: 6/10
Joni: 0/21
Kaitlin: 17/21
Karen: 0/10
Karen Booklover: 0/5
Karina: 0/21
Kattibrie: 0/21
Kelsi: 6/21
Khush- 0/21
Kme_17: 2/10
Lilac: 0/10
Lisa: 0/21
Lorelei: 0/7
Megan: 1/21
Meghan: 0/21
Morgan: 3/21
Nicole: 0/21
Sara: 0/21
Sharon: 0/21
Shelly: 3/5
Shelly B: 2/21??
Sibyl: 3/16
Squirrel: 1/21
Stefani: 7/21
Talia: 0/21
Teresa: 1/5
Tracy: 0/5
Trevor: 4/10
Tricia: 0/21

Updated- 2/10/13

[Jessica]

Update for Jessica: 6/10

1995: O.J. Simpson: Death Comes to Pemberley
2001 9/11: Trust No One
2012 Possible Apocalypse Divergent
1998 Google: Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore
2003 Amber Alert: The Disappearance of Georgiana Darcy: A Pride and Prejudice Mystery
1996 Dolly the Clone: Never Let Me Go

[Adriana]

Jessica wrote: "Update for Jessica: 6/10

1995: O.J. Simpson: Death Comes to Pemberley
2001 9/11: Trust No One
2012 Possible Apocalypse Divergent
1998 Google: Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore
2003 Amber Alert: Th..."

Updated!

[Shelly]

question: Does the book of poetry have to be a certain length? Can it be a children's book like Where the Sidewalk Ends

[Emily~]

2009: Barak Obama Inaugurated:Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

[Stefani - SpelingExpirt]

I've completed 7.

[Adriana]

Shelly wrote: "question: Does the book of poetry have to be a certain length? Can it be a children's book like Where the Sidewalk Ends"

Hmm... Are you sure you are in the right challenge? In the Dewey Decimal Challenge that should be fine (:

[Adriana]

Congrats on reading your first book for this challenge Emily (:
You're doing great Stefani!

[Shelly]

Adriana wrote: "Shelly wrote: "question: Does the book of poetry have to be a certain length? Can it be a children's book like Where the Sidewalk Ends"

Hmm... Are you sure you are in the right challenge? In the D..."

Sorry for the confusion, I was asking about 2004 task

[Shelly]

Trevor wrote: "UPDATED FOR JANUARY. Great job everyone! Keep it up. :)

@Sara, of course it's not too late! Welcome. :)

@Shelly B, not sure what your goal is but I have you up for doing all of them; if that's wr..."


That's fine and I am going to try for all

[Khush]

Count me in for all years please. I'll probably be updating my.personal challenge thread regularly & this thread occasionally through the year to keep things neat. Hope that's okay. :)

[Kaitlin]

I'm at 17...

2012: Possible Apocalypse: Read a book about a post-apocalyptic or dystopian world.

2011: Protests (Egypt, Libya and Occupy Wall Street): Read a book about people standing up for something they believe in. Tell the Wolves I'm Home by Carol Rifka Brunt

2010: Earthquakes (Haiti, Chile): Read a book where weather takes a toll on a community. Holes

2009: Barack Obama Inaugurated: Read a book where racism plays a role in the character’s lives.
The Color Purple by Alice Walker

2008: Lady Gaga Releases First Album: Read a book about music, monsters or fame.

2007: iPhone: Read a book about technology, or any science fiction novel. The Time Keeper by Mitch Albom

2006: Pluto Officially Demoted from Planetary Status: Read a book about space, astronauts, or exploration.
The Island of the Colorblind by Oliver Sacks

2005: YouTube Launches: Read a book about sharing, movies, or entrepreneurs.

2004: Samizdat (poetry magazine) Ceases Publication: Read a book about a poet or a collection of poetry.

2003: Amber Alert System Created: Read a book about someone who goes missing or runs/is running away from something. Lowboy: A Novel by John Wray

2002: Arthur Anderson/Enron Scandal Convictions: Read a book about business, capitalism, or dishonesty. Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions by Dan Ariely

2001: 9/11: Read a book about war, soldiers, terror, or conspiracy. The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami

2000: A New Millennium: Read a book about new beginnings, or a book with over 1000 pages(!). Rabbit, Run by John Updike

1999: Columbine: Read a book about school or workplace violence. Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe

1998: Google Founded: Read a book about Google, searching, or learning. The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel

1997: Movie “Titanic” Opens: Read a book about the Titanic, shipwreck, or a life at sea. The Count of Monte Cristo

1996: Dolly the Cloned Sheep: Read a book about science, genetics, or animals. Watership Down

1995: O.J. Simpson Trial: Read a book about law, courts, or any murder mystery novel. And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie

1994: Rwandan Genocide: Read Shake Hands with the Devil, or another book about Rwanda or genocide (includes books about the Holocaust). The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera

1993: SAM Colombia Flight 505 Crashes on Mount Paramo Frontino: Read a book where a crash (plane, train, car) occurs. The Writing Life

1992: Jay Leno Takes Over The Tonight Show: Read a book where television plays a role in the characters’ lives. You're Not Doing It Right: Tales of Marriage, Sex, Death, and Other Humiliations by Michael Ian Black

[Adriana]

Shelly wrote: "Adriana wrote: "Shelly wrote: "question: Does the book of poetry have to be a certain length? Can it be a children's book like Where the Sidewalk Ends"

Hmm... Are you sure you are in the right cha..."

Oops! That was my bad. It's fine by the way (:

[Adriana]

Khush wrote: "Count me in for all years please. I'll probably be updating my.personal challenge thread regularly & this thread occasionally through the year to keep things neat. Hope that's okay. :)"

That's perfectly fine. Good luck!

[Adriana]

Kaitlin wrote: "I'm at 17...

2012: Possible Apocalypse: Read a book about a post-apocalyptic or dystopian world.

2011: Protests (Egypt, Libya and Occupy Wall Street): Read a book about people standing up for som..."

WOW! Awesome job Kaitlin XD

[Khush]

Hi guys, here's my list now that I've had some time to research which books I could read. As you can see it's mainly ideas right now. Some of my other to read books may inadvertently work for this challenge but I figured I'd draw up a proper list just in case.

This post can also be found at my challenge corner and will be edited more regularly over there. See thread for on-the-spot reviews too.

2012 : Possible Apocalypse: Read a book about a post-apocalyptic or dystopian world
- Completed Jan '13 Girlfriend in a Coma 3 stars
2011: Protests (Egypt, Libya and Occupy Wall Street): Read a book about people standing up for something they believe in.
- Plan to read Johnny Got His Gun
2010: Earthquakes (Haiti, Chile): Read a book where weather takes a toll on a community.
- Plan to read Strong Motion
2009: Barak Obama Inaugurated: Read a book where racism plays a role in the character’s lives.
- Plan to read Invisible Man
2008: Lady Gaga Releases First Album: Read a book about music, monsters or fame.
- Currently reading Perfume: The Story of a Murderer
2007: iPhone: Read a book about technology, or any science fiction novel.
- Plan to read Ender's Game
- Plan to read 2001: A Space Odyssey
2006: Pluto Officially Demoted from Planetary Status: Read a book about space, astronauts, or exploration.
- Plan to read The Martian Chronicles
2005: YouTube Launches: Read a book about sharing, movies, or entrepreneurs.
- Plan to read Catch-22
- Plan to read American Pastoral
2004: Samizdat (poetry magazine) Ceases Publication: Read a book about a poet or a collection of poetry.
- Plan to read The Book of Love: Poems of Ecstasy and Longing
2003: Amber Alert System Created: Read a book about someone who goes missing or runs/is running away from something.
- Plan to read The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
2002: Arthur Anderson/Enron Scandal Convictions: Read a book about business, capitalism, or dishonesty.
- Plan to read Atlas Shrugged
2001: 9/11: Read a book about war, soldiers, terror, or conspiracy.
- Plan to read The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle
- Plan to read The Siege
2000: A New Millennium: Read a book about new beginnings, or a book with over 1000 pages(!)
- Plan to read The Secret Garden
- Plan to read Anansi Boys
1999 : Columbine: Read a book about school or workplace violence.
- Completed Jan '13: We Need to Talk About Kevin 4 stars
1998: Google Founded: Read a book about Google, searching, or learning.
- Plan to read ??????????
1997: Movie “Titanic” Opens: Read a book about the Titanic, shipwreck, or a life at sea.
- Plan to read The Old Man and the Sea
1996: Dolly the Cloned Sheep: Read a book about science, genetics, or animals
- Plan to read Never Let Me Go for this category maybe.
1995: O.J. Simpson Trial: Read a book about law, courts, or any murder mystery novel.
- Plan to The Trial
- Plan to read John Grisham maybe??
1994: Rwandan Genocide: Read Shake Hands with the Devil, or another book about Rwanda or genocide (includes books about the Holocaust)
- Plan to read Heart of Darkness
- Plan to read The Complete Maus
1993: SAM Colombia Flight 505 Crashes on Mount Paramo Frontino: Read a book where a crash (plane, train, car) occurs.
- Plan to read Crash
1992: Jay Leno Takes Over The Tonight Show: Read a book where television plays a role in the characters’ lives.
- Plan to read Requiem for a Dream

[Diane L]

I'm going to try to do 15 of them.
Current progress: 17/15

✔2012: Possible Apocalypse: Read a book about a post-apocalyptic or dystopian world.
Ship Breaker by Paolo Bacigalupi, 16 Jan
✔2011: Protests (Egypt, Libya and Occupy Wall Street): Read a book about people standing up for something they believe in.
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, 27 Mar
John the Savage refuses to accept infantile happiness in place of really living.
✔2010: Earthquakes (Haiti, Chile): Read a book where weather takes a toll on a community.
Sudden Sea: The Great Hurricane of 1938 by R.A. Scotti, 11 Feb
✔2009: Barak Obama Inaugurated: Read a book where racism plays a role in the character’s lives.
Artifacts by Mary Anna Evans, 4 March
✔2008: Lady Gaga Releases First Album: Read a book about music, monsters or fame.
Canticle by R.A. Salvatore, 23 Apr
A book based on Dungeons and Dragons, tons of monsters.
✔2007: iPhone: Read a book about technology, or any science fiction novel.
The Caves of Steel by Isaac Asimov, 8 Jan
✔2006: Pluto Officially Demoted from Planetary Status: Read a book about space, astronauts, or exploration.
The Hidden Reality: Parallel Universes and the Deep Laws of the Cosmos by Brian Greene, 14 Jan
2005: YouTube Launches: Read a book about sharing, movies, or entrepreneurs.

✔2004: Samizdat (poetry magazine) Ceases Publication: Read a book about a poet or a collection of poetry.
Origami Bridges: Poems of Psychoanalysis and Fire by Diane Ackerman, 11 Apr
✔2003: Amber Alert System Created: Read a book about someone who goes missing or runs/is running away from something.
The Face of Heaven by Murray Pura, 15 Jan
2002: Arthur Anderson/Enron Scandal Convictions: Read a book about business, capitalism, or dishonesty.

✔2001: 9/11: Read a book about war, soldiers, terror, or conspiracy.
Candle in the Darkness by Lynn Austin, 21 Apr
2000: A New Millennium: Read a book about new beginnings, or a book with over 1000 pages(!).
World Without End by Ken Follett, 1024 pages, 23 May
1999: Columbine: Read a book about school or workplace violence.

✔1998: Google Founded: Read a book about Google, searching, or learning.
Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan, 10 July, not specifically about Google but a very Google-centric focus
✔1997: Movie “Titanic” Opens: Read a book about the Titanic, shipwreck, or a life at sea.
Bloody Jack: Being an Account of the Curious Adventures of Mary "Jacky" Faber, Ship's Boy by L.A. Meyer, 2 March
1996: Dolly the Cloned Sheep: Read a book about science, genetics, or animals.
Catching Cancer: The Quest for Its Viral and Bacterial Causes by Claudia Cornwall, 10 June
✔1995: O.J. Simpson Trial: Read a book about law, courts, or any murder mystery novel.
Death of a Valentine by M.C. Beaton, 10 Feb
✔1994: Rwandan Genocide: Read Shake Hands with the Devil, or another book about Rwanda or genocide (includes books about the Holocaust).
Night by Elie Wiesel, 1 Jan
✔1993: SAM Colombia Flight 505 Crashes on Mount Paramo Frontino: Read a book where a crash (plane, train, car) occurs.
Love, Aubrey bySuzanne LaFleur, 3 May
1992: Jay Leno Takes Over The Tonight Show: Read a book where television plays a role in the characters’ lives.

[Jack]

Doing good in this challenge! 3/5

The History Challenge
Duration: January – December 2013

2003: Noah Barleywater Runs Away by John Boyne

2001: The Butterfly Lion by Michael Morpurgo

1996: Cool! by Michael Morpurgo

[Nicole]

*UPDATED*

2004: Samizdat (poetry magazine) Ceases Publication:


Progress: 1/21.