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The Hard Challenge - 2013
I am going to go for Hard Challenge. I wanted to go for Insane but I have enough pressure in life, cant add more. May be if I complete this one, I can go towards Insane challenge later.Would post my books later.
*phew* I finally managed to select my books [which are subjected to change as per availability and etc]. Here is what I plan to read:Chick-Lit: Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe by Fannie Flagg
Classics: Steppenwolf by Hermann Hesse
Drama: Macbeth by William Shakespeare
Fantasy: A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin
Humour: The Guinea Pig Diaries: My Life as an Experiment by A.J. Jacobs
Literary Fiction: Labyrinths by Jorge Luis Borges
Mystery: My Name is Red by Orhan Pamuk
Non Fiction: The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope by William Kamkwamba
Philosophical: Fyodor Dostoevsky
Poetry: Paradise Lost by John Milton
Pulp - (Hard-Boiled or Noir): The Killer Inside Me by Jim Thompson
Romance: One Day by David Nicholls
Science Fiction: Angelmaker by Nick Harkaway
Steampunk: Soulless by Gail Carriger
Thriller: In the Woods by Tana French
Victorian: The Man Who Laughs by Victor Hugo
Nice list Paras. Some really good books in there.
Michael wrote: "I know of one other that is doing the Hard Challenge but she hasn't checked in yet."Hi Michael..I seen your comment,and I think you are talking about me.I am doing the hard challenge.I read a graphic novel,actually 2.I never tried that genre before.I love it.I read a Hardy Boys "Identity Theft" and Explorer:The Mystery Boxes.
Do I have to post a list of my books now,or can I post as I am reading them?
Brenda wrote: "Do I have to post a list of my books now,or can I post as I am reading them?"I think you can post as you go too Brenda :)
Kim wrote: "Nice list Paras. Some really good books in there."
Thank you. :)
I have now read 3 books for the hard challenge.I won't be reading in order,but what is available to me through the library or what I own.Graphic Novel:The Hardy Boys #2:Identity Theft by Scott Lobdell,Daniel Rendon
Humour:Holidays on Ice by David Sedaris
Literary Fiction:The Twelve Tribes of Hattie by Ayana Mathis
Brenda wrote: "Finished my 5th..Science Fiction.. The Mad Scientist’s Daughter by Cassandra Rose Clarke"My review for this book.. http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Brenda wrote: "Finished my 4th - Chick-Lit - Last Chance Cafe by Liz Byrski"My review for this one: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
One down, 23 to go. I think I prefer reading and marking off each genre as I go. So, I've been wanting to read Rebecca for awhile. I'm trying to fit this in a genre other than Classics. Maybe Mystery or Romance?
Franky wrote: "One down, 23 to go. I think I prefer reading and marking off each genre as I go. So, I've been wanting to read Rebecca for awhile. I'm trying to fit this in a genre other than Classics. Maybe Myste..."I read that recently Franky. Amazing book.
Yes you could fit that into a few genre - Mystery, Romance, Thriller or Historical Fiction.
Enjoy :)
Brenda wrote: "Finished my 6th - YA - Wonder by R.J. PalacioReview http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/..."
Wow, 6 already. Good job!
Just finished my second. I have sci-fi and historical fiction finished.
Franky wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Finished my 6th - YA - Wonder by R.J. PalacioReview http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/..."
Wow, 6 already. Good job!
Just finished my second. I have sci-fi and historic..."
Thanks Franky:) You're doing fine yourself!
Finished my fourth. Time to take a break.
Brenda wrote: "Finished #8 - Paranormal - Erich's Plea by Tracey Alley"Review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
I have finished my 9th - Thriller - Wasp Season by Jennifer ScoullarReview: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Brenda wrote: "Finished #7 - Drama - Run to Me by Erin Golding"Review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Brenda wrote: "Finished my 10th - Literary Fiction - Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro"Nice. I read that last year and enjoyed it. Have you watched the film?
Franky wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Finished my 10th - Literary Fiction - Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro"Nice. I read that last year and enjoyed it. Have you watched the film?"
It was a great book, definitely different! And no I didn't realize there was a film Franky! Did you watch it and enjoy?
I watched the film first so couldnt enjoy the book as much
Brenda wrote: "Finished my 10th - Literary Fiction - Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro"My review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
I was considering trying to do that challenge, but I have NO idea for the chick-lit one... it's just not my cup of tea.Any suggestions? I usually prefer fantasy, literary, fantastical, so any chick-lit who could mix with those other genres would interest me...
Some for thriller.
I get easily bored, please recommend books that are at least strange and different! :)
Cindy, I find going through other people's lists helps me choose if I'm a bit stuck! Good luck:)
Brenda wrote: "Finished my 11th - Horror - The Moonlit Mind: A Tale of Suspense by Dean Koontz"My review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Brenda wrote: "Finished #12 - Auto Biography/Biography - With or Without You by Domenica Ruta"My review for this one will be up closer to release date of 26th Feb.
Brenda wrote: "Finished #12 - Auto Biography/Biography - With or Without You by Domenica Ruta"Brenda the rate you're going at gives me heart palpitations!!! ;)
I've so far finished:
1. The Woman in White for Victorian
2. To the Lighthouse for Literary Fiction
3. Tess of the d'Urbervilles for Romance
Humour and Historical Fiction are in progress.
Jenny wrote: "Brenda wrote: "Finished #12 - Auto Biography/Biography - With or Without You by Domenica Ruta"Brenda the rate you're going at gives me heart palpitations!!! ;)
I've so far finished:
1. The Woman..."
Haha! Thanks Jenny! You're doing ok!!!
Finished #13 - Pulp - The Song is You by Megan Abbott .. review http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
finished two more books from the challenge :)
Finished #14 - Fantasy - The Hunger Games by Suzanne CollinsReview: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
I've just finished my second (this is proving far more of a challenge for me than some people I see!). I read A Discovery of Witches, which I've reviewed on my profile. http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/... It was enjoyable enough but wasn't overly thrilled by it to be honest.
7. The Guards by Ken Bruen for Pulp/Hard-boiled/Noir8. Monsieur Teste by Paul Valéry for Philosophical
I decided to post my challenge plan, to keep an overview and then fill it in as I go:Auto-)Biography: Damned to Fame: The Life of Samuel Beckett (October)
Chick-Lit: Me Before You(December)
Fantasy: Tigana or The Hobbit (November)
Graphic Novel: Maus, Vol. 1: My Father Bleeds History (September)
Horror: We Have Always Lived in the Castle (October)
Paranormal: A Discovery of Witches
Philosophical: Monsieur Teste
Sience Fiction:Wool Omnibus(November)
Brian wrote: "Here's what I have so far. I could use some recommendations for the four genres I haven't decided on. There are a ton of biographies I'd love to read, but to be honest, I'm not the fastest reader, ..."Brian, for paranormal, I really, really enjoyed A Discovery of Witches by Deborah Harkness. In my time, I have read a lot of trashy, paranormal but this had much more depth and maturity to it. Saying that, it is written from a woman's point of view and has a bit of romance in it so I'm not quite sure what that would be like: to read as a guy. For me, it was good fun!
Just finished my horror choice, The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson - absolutely loved it! Thanks to Michael's review, I'm considering electing to readMiss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children as my YA choice.
#15 - Graphic Novel - The Kite Runner: Graphic Novel by Khaled Hosseini Review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
Brenda wrote: "#15 - Graphic Novel - The Kite Runner: Graphic Novel by Khaled Hosseini Review: http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/..."
I've been looking around for a graphic novel for the challenge, as I've never read one in my life. Maybe I'll try this one. I've wanted to read The Kite Runner for awhile, too.
I really loved it Franky, and I had read the novel first.... That was my second Graphic Novel, my first, and introduction to them was The Complete Maus by Art Spiegelman and it was amazing! I would definitely recommend that one too:)
Brenda wrote: "I really loved it Franky, and I had read the novel first.... That was my second Graphic Novel, my first, and introduction to them was The Complete Maus by Art Spiegelman and it was amazing! I would..."Nice. Thanks!
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