The History Challenge - 2013

[Adriana]

Congrats on completing your goal Sibyl!

That's alright Lilac. Thanks for letting me know (:

[Alison]

Ok... so I thought I was doing terrible at this one, but it looks like I just completed it! YAY!! I just finished A Clash of Kings. Its been on the back burner for a while.

[Adriana]

Haha (: Awesome Alison! Congrats!

[Alison]

Adriana I just finished Catching Fire for 2012, so even though I am done, put me at 6/5! :)

[Adriana]

Will do Alison! Still being awesome I see (;

[Sara]

Down to the wire, but finally finished up this challenge at 21/21. Thanks again Adriana for moderating!

[Shelly]

Still going, up to 14.

2012: The Windup Girl
2011 Catching FireCatching Fire
2010: Matterhorn
2008: Scars of Sweet Paradise: The Life and Times of Janis Joplin
2007: 11/22/63
2004: Fooling with Words: A Celebration of Poets and Their Craft
2003: The Pleasing Hour: A Novel
2002: 7: An Experimental Mutiny Against Excess
2001: Doctor Zhivago
1999: The Orphan Master's Son
1998: The Autism Revolution: Whole-Body Strategies for Making Life All It Can Be
1997: In the Heart of the Sea: The Tragedy of the Whaleship Essex
1996: Fat Chance: Beating the Odds Against Sugar, Processed Food, Obesity, and Disease
1995: An Inconvenient Wife
1992: Gone Girl

[Karina]

I end it at 20/21 - I can't fit in a book about genocide in the last few days of the year, even though it does sound like something I'd want to read...!

20/21

2012: We
2011: Downbelow Station
2010: Joyland
2009: Boy's Life
2008: Year Zero
2007: Halting State
2006: Rendezvous With Rama 2005: Pirate Cinema
2004: Sundiver
2003: Osama
2002: Neptune's Brood
2001: Earth Afire
2000: The Stand
1999: Battle Royale
1998: The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary
1997: Cloud Atlas
1996: Parasite Rex : Inside the Bizarre World of Nature's Most Dangerous Creatures 1995: Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders
1994: Rwandan Genocide: Read Shake Hands with the Devil, or another book about Rwanda or genocide (includes books about the Holocaust).
1993: Slaughterhouse-Five
1992: The Devil's Alphabet

[Sharon]

Challenge
Duration: January – December 2013
done, got 'em all!
What do you remember about world history in the last 20 years? If you’re like me, not much! This challenge will increase your knowledge of world events and maybe lead you to a new favorite author, genre, or topic.

Categories (Years):

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: 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. - well, how about a book with aliens?

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

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

2001: 9/11: Read a book about war, Books deal with wives left behind, 2nd book deals with PTSD when spouses come home

2000: A New Millennium: Read a book about new beginnings

1999: Columbine: Read a book about school or workplace violence. Violence is mostly bullying also arson

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

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.

Rules:
Choose how many years you are going for. You can choose as many or as little as you like!
State which years you are going for in your first post (optional).
Any book counts: fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, and re-reads are all fine.
When you complete the challenge post your entire list of books so we can all congratulate you

[Nicole]

I haven't updated in so long. Sorry about that! :(

Here's my Results:

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.) =
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.) (This technically counts for exploration since Hatter comes from Wonderland & must explore Earth in order to find Princess Alyss.)
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.) = (As far as I can Remember?)
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(!).) = (I'd say this counts as a New Beginning considering that towards the end of the Book he leaves home & makes a new life for himself, including learning how to support himself on his own & establishing a career for himself.)
1998: Google Founded: (Read a book about Google, searching, or learning.) =
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.)


Progess Made: 14/21.

(Much Better than I thought I'd Do. :) )

[Adriana]

Updated you all! Great job XD