1st Quarter: It's All About the Oscars and Hollywood Challenge

[ScarlettMi]

Updated: 8/12

[Alexandra]

I updated my post as well since I've finally found a book for almost all of the categories! I just need 13, 18, 22 and I'm sure the books I'm reading will fall into one of those spots.

5/26 so far

5. Book adapted into a movie The Help - Kathryn Stockett

10. Character is a spy/being spied on The Maze Runner - James Dashner
The boys are being spied on by the scientists through the beetle blades

15. Book that heavily features social networking or technology
Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore - Robin Sloan

19. Read a book from a series Trick of the Light - Rob Thurman

24. Child/parent relationship Inkheart - Cornelia Funke

[Heather]

I have done 3 out of my goal of 12 so far.

5. Many great movies started out as books - Read a book that was adapted into a movie (Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl)

7. Roll out the red carpet - Read a book whose cover is red or whose title is written in red (The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown)

8. Hollywood is known for its sex, drugs, rock and roll - Read a book that features sex, drugs and/or rock and roll (Go Ask Alice by Anonymous)

I am working on my 4th one right now (A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle) this will fulfill #6 as it has won a Newberry Medal.

I am not sure how everyone is making their titles clickable, or inserting the images of the book, but I would like to learn if someone would let me know. I am not sure if it is required, but everyone seems to do it, and I don't want to be left out. :-)

[Lisa]

3. The longest movie ever made is called "Modern times Forever." Its a whopping 240 hours long! - Read a long book (500+ pages)
The Wise Man's Fear by Patrick Rothfuss 1,000 pages

Completed 5/7 tasks

[Sonja]

3. The longest movie ever made is called "Modern times Forever." Its a whopping 240 hours long! - Read a long book (500+ pages)

The Great Influenza: The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History by John M. Barry -
560 pages
**
Completed 1/10

[Shelly]

It's All About the Oscars and Hollywood Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2013 - March 31, 2013


1. Reviews will make or break a movie in Hollywood – Read a book with a Goodreads rating of 4 or more stars Gone Girl

2. Word of mouth, "You have to see this movie!" - Read a book recommended to you by a friend 30 Pieces of Silver was recommended by my mom

3. The longest movie ever made is called "Modern times Forever." Its a whopping 240 hours long! - Read a long book (500+ pages) Hoping for Love Jan. 30 533 pages

4. Hollywood is in L.A. - Read a book whose author's name (first or surname) begins with L or A - Easy Innocence Feb. 1

5. Many great movies started out as books - Read a book that was adapted into a movie The Perks of Being a Wallflower

6. It’s award season. Here come the Oscars! - Read a book that has won a major literary award (Man Booker, Pulitzer, Nobel Prize in Literature, etc.) Where the Sidewalk Ends

7. Roll out the red carpet - Read a book whose cover is red or whose title is written in red Feb.5

8. Hollywood is known for its sex, drugs, rock and roll - Read a book that features sex, drugs and/or rock and roll Brazen Virtue Feb.8

9. Movies weren't always in colour?! - Read a book whose cover is mainly black and/or white Feb.2

10. Paparazzi are always spying on celebs - Read a book in which the main character is a spy or is being spied on The Scarecrow Feb.3

11. Every celeb has an autobiography nowadays - Read an autobiography by a celebrity or other well-known person The Sweet Potato Queens' Book of Love Feb.26

12. They pay him how much per movie?! - Read a book in which the main character is rich or comes into a large sum of money L.A. Candy Feb.4

13. She dating who!? They broke up?! Celeb relationships are everywhere you look. - Read a book in which a relationship ends or a new relationship begins Safe Haven Jan 28

14. Movie stars travel worldwide to promote their latest film - Read a book set in a country you would like to visit or have visited (not your home country) The Untouchable Feb.28

15. Celebs are obsessed with technology such as Facebook and Twitter - Read a book that heavily features social networking or technology The Fine Art of Truth or Dare March 14

16. Every actor/actress dreams of having the star role - Read a book in which the main character has the same first or surname as you

17. February 14th is Valentine's day. Studios release several romantic movies this time of year - Read a book from the romance genre Keeper of the Bride

18. Martha Stewart, Lindsay Lohan, 50cent. They've all spent time in the slammer. - Read a book that is set in a prison or in which the main character is a criminal or police officer Sleep No More

19. Harry Potter, The Godfather, The Lord of the Rings, Shrek. There are many great movie series! - Read a book from a series Don't Judge a Girl by Her Cover Feb.5

20. Headlines! Celebs are always in the news - Look through a newspaper and find a book review. Read the book that has been reviewed The Innocent Feb.9

21. Lots of books have been made in TV series too. - Read a book that has been made into a TV series or mini series

22. No matter what the movie is about there's always a bad guy - Read a book in which the main character is a villain or perceived as a villain Low Pressure

23. Oscars speeches have to be short and snappy with a maximum length of 45 seconds - Read a short book (no more than 100 pages) The Fairy-Tale Detectives March 24

24. I'd like to thank my mom and dad... - Read a book that features a child/parent relationshipCape Refuge Feb.6

25. Paranormal Activity, The Omen, The Exorcist. Some films will give you nightmares - Read a book from the horror genre The Dead March 17

26. Cut! And that's a wrap - Read the last book in a series

[Robyn]

completed Parasite Rex, I am using it for category 25. I know it's technically not a horror book but it sure gave me nightmares!

[Morgan]

GOAL: 10
COMPLETED: 4/10

1. Reviews will make or break a movie in Hollywood – Read a book with a Goodreads rating of 4 or more stars:
The Raven Boys
15. Celebs are obsessed with technology such as Facebook and Twitter - Read a book that heavily features social networking or technology:
Mr Penumbra's 24 Hour Bookstore
4. Hollywood is in L.A. - Read a book whose author's name (first or surname) begins with L or A
Anne of Green Gables
5. Many great movies started out as books - Read a book that was adapted into a movie
The Lightning Thief

[Jojobean]

I'll Start Out with 10 and see what happens


1. Reviews will make or break a movie in Hollywood – Read a book with a Goodreads rating of 4 or more stars
Barely Alive (Barely Alive, #1) by Bonnie R. Paulson

5. Many great movies started out as books - Read a book that was adapted into a movie
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

7. Roll out the red carpet - Read a book whose cover is red or whose title is written in red
Zom-B by Darren Shan

9. Movies weren't always in colour?! - Read a book whose cover is mainly black and/or white
Alice in Zombieland by Gena Showalter

13. She dating who!? They broke up?! Celeb relationships are everywhere you look. - Read a book in which a relationship ends or a new relationship begins
Tiger Lily by Jodi Lynn Anderson

14. Movie stars travel worldwide to promote their latest film - Read a book set in a country you would like to visit or have visited
Tiger's Destiny by Colleen Houck

19. Harry Potter, The Godfather, The Lord of the Rings, Shrek. There are many great movie series! - Read a book from a series
Catching Fire by Colleen Houck

21. Lots of books have been made in TV series too. - Read a book that has been made into a TV series or mini series
Midnight by L.J. Smith

25. Paranormal Activity, The Omen, The Exorcist. Some films will give you nightmares - Read a book from the horror genre
The Forest of Hands and Teeth by Carrie Ryan

26. Cut! And that's a wrap - Read the last book in a series
Mockingjay By Suzanne Collins

[Gecko]

Update for January:

It's All About the Oscars and Hollywood Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2013 - March 31, 2013
Goal 8/26

1. Reviews will make or break a movie in Hollywood
Read a book with a Goodreads rating of 4 or more stars
Arthur Conan Doyle - The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes - 01/22/2013 - ✔

2. Word of mouth, "You have to see this movie!"
Read a book recommended to you by a friend
Die Nachtbibliothek - Audrey Niffenegger - 01/22/2013 - ✔

5. Many great movies started out as books
Read a book that was adapted into a movie
A Passage to India - E.M. Forster - 01/29/2013 - ✔

9. Movies weren't always in colour?!
Read a book whose cover is mainly black and/or white
Heinrich Böll - Wo warst du Adam? - 01/30/2013 - ✔



11. Every celeb has an autobiography nowadays
Read an autobiography by a celebrity or other well-known person
Mortality - Christopher Hitchens - 01/07/2013 - ✔

19. Harry Potter, The Godfather, The Lord of the Rings, Shrek. There are many great movie series!
Read a book from a series
Soulless - Gail Carriger - 01/26/2013 - ✔

23. Oscars speeches have to be short and snappy with a maximum length of 45 seconds
Read a short book (no more than 100 pages)
Die Geschichte Englands/The History of England - Jane Austen - 51p - 01/07/2013 - ✔

26. Cut! And that's a wrap
Read the last book in a series
Last part of the Farseers Trilogy:
Robin Hobb - Assassin's Quest - 01/19/2013 - ✔

[Kelsi]

Post 23 has my updates, but I'm at 9/24 currently :)

[Morgan]

I'm at 4/10 so far :)

[Rachel]

I am starting this one late, but I think I'm going to jump in and try to get 13 done! How exciting!

Completed: 4/13

I’ll be keeping track of this challenge in my corner.

[Jack]

I'm definitely going to give this challenge a go and see if I can read them all! :)

[Kaitlin]

14/26 completed!

Question about task 16. Apparently my name is really uncommon for characters in books. Can I read a book by an author who shares my name instead?

16. Every actor/actress dreams of having the star role - Read a book in which the main character has the same first or surname as you

[Ashley]

As of 2/2/13: I am 8/26 complete. :)

[Kaitlin]

Kaitlin wrote: "14/26 completed!

Question about task 16. Apparently my name is really uncommon for characters in books. Can I read a book by an author who shares my name instead?

16. Every actor/actress dreams o..."

Never mind! Found something.

[Jack]

Actually just so I don't have to be disappointed if I don't get them all done, my goal is now as much as I can!

[Alessia]

These challenges are addictive! I've decided I'm going to try this challenge too, mainly using books from the other two challenges I'm doing:

1. Reviews will make or break a movie in Hollywood – Read a book with a Goodreads rating of 4 or more starsThe Silver Linings PlaybookRead 20/02/2013 ✔

2. Word of mouth, "You have to see this movie!" - Read a book recommended to you by a friend Wide Sargasso Sea

3. The longest movie ever made is called "Modern times Forever." Its a whopping 240 hours long! - Read a long book (500+ pages) The Count of Monte Cristo

4. Hollywood is in L.A. - Read a book whose author's name (first or surname) begins with L or A Brave New World

5. Many great movies started out as books - Read a book that was adapted into a movie The Remains of the DayRead 15/02/2013 ✔

6. It’s award season. Here come the Oscars! - Read a book that has won a major literary award (Man Booker, Pulitzer, Nobel Prize in Literature, etc.) Miramar by Naguib Mahfouz (Nobel Prize in Literature)Read 03/03/2013 ✔

7. Roll out the red carpet - Read a book whose cover is red or whose title is written in red Life of Pi

8. Hollywood is known for its sex, drugs, rock and roll - Read a book that features sex, drugs and/or rock and roll White Teeth

9. Movies weren't always in colour?! - Read a book whose cover is mainly black and/or white Anil's Ghost

10. Paparazzi are always spying on celebs - Read a book in which the main character is a spy or is being spied on Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy

11. Every celeb has an autobiography nowadays - Read an autobiography by a celebrity or other well-known person Rosa Parks: My Story

12. They pay him how much per movie?! - Read a book in which the main character is rich or comes into a large sum of money Shirley

13. She dating who!? They broke up?! Celeb relationships are everywhere you look. - Read a book in which a relationship ends or a new relationship begins The Age of Innocence Read (02/02/2013) ✔

14. Movie stars travel worldwide to promote their latest film - Read a book set in a country you would like to visit or have visited (not your home country) Kitchen(Japan)Read 28/02 ✔

15. Celebs are obsessed with technology such as Facebook and Twitter - Read a book that heavily features social networking or technology Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore

16. Every actor/actress dreams of having the star role - Read a book in which the main character has the same first or surname as you ??? I suppose this will be impossible

17. February 14th is Valentine's day. Studios release several romantic movies this time of year - Read a book from the romance genre The Volcano Lover: A Romance

18. Martha Stewart, Lindsay Lohan, 50cent. They've all spent time in the slammer. - Read a book that is set in a prison or in which the main character is a criminal or police officer Les Misérables

19. Harry Potter, The Godfather, The Lord of the Rings, Shrek. There are many great movie series! - Read a book from a series So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish

20. Headlines! Celebs are always in the news - Look through a newspaper and find a book review. Read the book that has been reviewed ??

21. Lots of books have been made in TV series too. - Read a book that has been made into a TV series or mini series Parade's End

22. No matter what the movie is about there's always a bad guy - Read a book in which the main character is a villain or perceived as a villain Wolf Hall

23. Oscars speeches have to be short and snappy with a maximum length of 45 seconds - Read a short book (no more than 100 pages) A Christmas Carol06/01/2013 ✔

24. I'd like to thank my mom and dad... - Read a book that features a child/parent relationship ??

25. Paranormal Activity, The Omen, The Exorcist. Some films will give you nightmares - Read a book from the horror genre Warm Bodies09/02/2013 ✔

26. Cut! And that's a wrap - Read the last book in a series Mostly Harmless

Completed: 07/26

[Michelle]

Don't know if I am able to complete this challenge, but I'll try :)


1. Reviews will make or break a movie in Hollywood – Read a book with a Goodreads rating of 4 or more stars. Dead and Gone by Charlaine Harris - 01/09/2013

2. Word of mouth, "You have to see this movie!" - Read a book recommended to you by a friend

3. The longest movie ever made is called "Modern times Forever." Its a whopping 240 hours long! - Read a long book (500+ pages) Blood Promise by Richelle Mead - 01/26/2013

4. Hollywood is in L.A. - Read a book whose author's name (first or surname) begins with L or A The Magician's Nephew by C.S. Lewis - 01/07/2013

5. Many great movies started out as books - Read a book that was adapted into a movie The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams - 02/02/2013

6. It’s award season. Here come the Oscars! - Read a book that has won a major literary award (Man Booker, Pulitzer, Nobel Prize in Literature, etc.)

7. Roll out the red carpet - Read a book whose cover is red or whose title is written in red From Dead to Worse by Charlaine Harris - 01/04/2013

8. Hollywood is known for its sex, drugs, rock and roll - Read a book that features sex, drugs and/or rock and roll

9. Movies weren't always in colour?! - Read a book whose cover is mainly black and/or white Queen: The Ultimate Illustrated History of the Crown Kings of Rock by Phil Sutcliffe - 01/17/2013

10. Paparazzi are always spying on celebs - Read a book in which the main character is a spy or is being spied on Raveleijn by Paul van Loon - Currently Reading

11. Every celeb has an autobiography nowadays - Read an autobiography by a celebrity or other well-known person

12. They pay him how much per movie?! - Read a book in which the main character is rich or comes into a large sum of money

13. She dating who!? They broke up?! Celeb relationships are everywhere you look. - Read a book in which a relationship ends or a new relationship begins Undead and Unwed by MaryJanice Davidson - 01/23/2013

14. Movie stars travel worldwide to promote their latest film - Read a book set in a country you would like to visit or have visited (not your home country)

15. Celebs are obsessed with technology such as Facebook and Twitter - Read a book that heavily features social networking or technology

16. Every actor/actress dreams of having the star role - Read a book in which the main character has the same first or surname as you

17. February 14th is Valentine's day. Studios release several romantic movies this time of year - Read a book from the romance genre

18. Martha Stewart, Lindsay Lohan, 50cent. They've all spent time in the slammer. - Read a book that is set in a prison or in which the main character is a criminal or police officer

19. Harry Potter, The Godfather, The Lord of the Rings, Shrek. There are many great movie series! - Read a book from a series Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling - 01/22/2013

20. Headlines! Celebs are always in the news - Look through a newspaper and find a book review. Read the book that has been reviewed

21. Lots of books have been made in TV series too. - Read a book that has been made into a TV series or mini seriesDead in the Family by Charlaine Harris - 01/12/2013

22. No matter what the movie is about there's always a bad guy - Read a book in which the main character is a villain or perceived as a villain

23. Oscars speeches have to be short and snappy with a maximum length of 45 seconds - Read a short book (no more than 100 pages) Die Verwandlung by Franz Kafka - 02/07/2013

24. I'd like to thank my mom and dad... - Read a book that features a child/parent relationship

25. Paranormal Activity, The Omen, The Exorcist. Some films will give you nightmares - Read a book from the horror genre

26. Cut! And that's a wrap - Read the last book in a series

Completed 10 out of 26

[Lisa]

2. Word of mouth, "You have to see this movie!" - Read a book recommended to you by a friend
Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell

6/7 Complete

[Sonja]

Has been a while since I updated ... So ...

1. Reviews will make or break a movie in Hollywood – Read a book with a Goodreads rating of 4 or more stars

Howl's Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones
Completed 31 Jan

4. Hollywood is in L.A. - Read a book whose author's name (first or surname) begins with L or A

The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlum
Completed 9 Feb

5. Many great movies started out as books - Read a book that was adapted into a movie

Coraline by Neil Gaiman
Completed 27 Jan

19. Harry Potter, The Godfather, The Lord of the Rings, Shrek. There are many great movie series! - Read a book from a series

Trace by Patricia Cornwell
Completed 29 Jan

So with my previous post as well I have now completed 5/10!

Halfway there!!!

[Alessia]

I have two books to add:

one is 23. Oscars speeches have to be short and snappy with a maximum length of 45 seconds - Read a short book (no more than 100 pages) A Christmas Carol06/01/2013

I hadn't considered it before, but I suppose it still counts, since I read it last month.
Then I read this:
25. Paranormal Activity, The Omen, The Exorcist. Some films will give you nightmares - Read a book from the horror genre Warm Bodies09/02/2013

So now I've completed 3/26

[Kaitlin]

I'm at 18. The remaining ones will be hardest for me though...


1. Reviews will make or break a movie in Hollywood – Read a book with a Goodreads rating of 4 or more stars
Predictably Irrational: The Hidden Forces That Shape Our Decisions by Dan Ariely - Completed 2/8/2013

2. Word of mouth, "You have to see this movie!" - Read a book recommended to you by a friend
The Island of the Colorblind by Oliver Sacks - Completed 2/3/2013

3. The longest movie ever made is called "Modern times Forever." Its a whopping 240 hours long! - Read a long book (500+ pages)
The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami - Completed 1/28/2013

4. Hollywood is in L.A. - Read a book whose author's name (first or surname) begins with L or A
The Color Purple - Completed 2/3/2013

5. Many great movies started out as books - Read a book that was adapted into a movie
Watership Down - Completed 1/5/2013

6. It’s award season. Here come the Oscars! - Read a book that has won a major literary award (Man Booker, Pulitzer, Nobel Prize in Literature, etc.)
Beloved by Toni Morrison

7. Roll out the red carpet - Read a book whose cover is red or whose title is written in red
Phantoms on the Bookshelves - Completed 1/5/2013

8. Hollywood is known for its sex, drugs, rock and roll - Read a book that features sex, drugs and/or rock and roll
Rabbit, Run by John Updike - Completed 2/7/2013

9. Movies weren't always in colour?! - Read a book whose cover is mainly black and/or white
The Writing Life - Completed 1/12/2013

10. Paparazzi are always spying on celebs - Read a book in which the main character is a spy or is being spied on
The Unbearable Lightness of Being by Milan Kundera - Completed 1/24/2013

11. Every celeb has an autobiography nowadays - Read an autobiography by a celebrity or other well-known person
You're Not Doing It Right: Tales of Marriage, Sex, Death, and Other Humiliations by Michael Ian Black - Completed 1/25/2013

12. They pay him how much per movie?! - Read a book in which the main character is rich or comes into a large sum of money
Holes - Completed 1/1/2013

13. She dating who!? They broke up?! Celeb relationships are everywhere you look. - Read a book in which a relationship ends or a new relationship begins
Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe - Completed 2/2/2013

14. Movie stars travel worldwide to promote their latest film - Read a book set in a country you would like to visit or have visited (not your home country)

15. Celebs are obsessed with technology such as Facebook and Twitter - Read a book that heavily features social networking or technology
The Time Keeper by Mitch Albom - Completed 1/17/2013

16. Every actor/actress dreams of having the star role - Read a book in which the main character has the same first or surname as you

17. February 14th is Valentine's day. Studios release several romantic movies this time of year - Read a book from the romance genre

18. Martha Stewart, Lindsay Lohan, 50cent. They've all spent time in the slammer. - Read a book that is set in a prison or in which the main character is a criminal or police officer
The Count of Monte Cristo - Completed 1/15/2013

19. Harry Potter, The Godfather, The Lord of the Rings, Shrek. There are many great movie series! - Read a book from a series
The Clan of the Cave Bear by Jean M. Auel - Completed 1/20/2013

20. Headlines! Celebs are always in the news - Look through a newspaper and find a book review. Read the book that has been reviewed
Tell the Wolves I'm Home by Carol Rifka Brunt - Completed 1/17/2013

21. Lots of books have been made in TV series too. - Read a book that has been made into a TV series or mini series

22. No matter what the movie is about there's always a bad guy - Read a book in which the main character is a villain or perceived as a villain
And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie - Completed 1/28/2013

23. Oscars speeches have to be short and snappy with a maximum length of 45 seconds - Read a short book (no more than 100 pages)

24. I'd like to thank my mom and dad... - Read a book that features a child/parent relationship
Lowboy: A Novel by John Wray - Completed 1/18/2013

25. Paranormal Activity, The Omen, The Exorcist. Some films will give you nightmares - Read a book from the horror genre

26. Cut! And that's a wrap - Read the last book in a series

[Lisa]

19. Harry Potter, The Godfather, The Lord of the Rings, Shrek. There are many great movie series! - Read a book from a series
Falls the Shadow by Sharon Kay Penman - 2nd book in Welsh Prince series
Completed: February 13, 2013

7/7 Complete - Challenge Completed

[Jack]

Doing well so far with this challenge. Wish me luck! 9/as much as I can

It's All About the Oscars and Hollywood Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2013 - March 31, 2013

1. Hunger by Michael Grant

2. Noah Barleywater Runs Away by John Boyne

3. Gone by Michael Grant

7. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

8. Lies by Michael Grant

9. The Cold Eye of Heaven by Christine Dwyer Hickey

14. The Butterfly Lion by Michael Morpurgo

23. The Sandman And The Turtles by Michael Morpurgo

24. Girl, Missing by Sophie McKenzie

[Lesley]

I'm doing fairly well with this challenge. My goal is 20 and I'm at 13 so far, but I'm so afraid of not being able to find books for my last 7.

Is there a website that I could easily find a listing of books where the main character is Lesley or even Leslie (since no one spells my name right anyways lol)

and also a list of books that fall in the over 500 page category - although I suppose for that one I could just take a trip to the library and look for really fat books and then find one that I might like!

I did find a listopia list of books with Black and/or White covers: http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/21...


Thanks for your help!

[Kattibrie]

Lesley, I don't know about the character, but here's a list with 500+ pages books - http://www.goodreads.com/list/show/31... . Hope you find something you'll enjoy on it. :)

[Lesley]

Thanks Kattibrie. At quick glance, there's quite a few that I think would be a good fit for me!!

[Alison]

I'm in... Im a little late, so Ill try my best.
Can I use the same book for more than one category?
I will be putting this challenge in my corner. http://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/1...

It's All About the Oscars and Hollywood Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2013 - March 31, 2013

1. Reviews will make or break a movie in Hollywood – Read a book with a Goodreads rating of 4 or more stars

3. The longest movie ever made is called "Modern times Forever." Its a whopping 240 hours long! - Read a long book (500+ pages)

4. Hollywood is in L.A. - Read a book whose author's name (first or surname) begins with L or A

5. Many great movies started out as books - Read a book that was adapted into a movie
The Princess Bride

7. Roll out the red carpet - Read a book whose cover is red or whose title is written in red

9. Movies weren't always in colour?! - Read a book whose cover is mainly black and/or white

13. She dating who!? They broke up?! Celeb relationships are everywhere you look. - Read a book in which a relationship ends or a new relationship begins

16. Every actor/actress dreams of having the star role - Read a book in which the main character has the same first or surname as you

17. February 14th is Valentine's day. Studios release several romantic movies this time of year - Read a book from the romance genre

19. Harry Potter, The Godfather, The Lord of the Rings, Shrek. There are many great movie series! - Read a book from a series
Vampire Academy (Currently reading)

21. Lots of books have been made in TV series too. - Read a book that has been made into a TV series or mini series
Game of Thrones (Currently reading)

23. Oscars speeches have to be short and snappy with a maximum length of 45 seconds - Read a short book (no more than 100 pages)

[Alessia]

I'm one more book nearer to my goal. So many more to go thoug :(
5. Many great movies started out as books - Read a book that was adapted into a movie The Remains of the Day Read 15/02/2013

Goal: 4/26

[Kattibrie]

Could I change my books from 26 to 20? :) I'll update what I have so far soon :)

[Erika]

3/20

1. Reviews will make or break a movie in Hollywood... Opal Rating 4.52 ***
16. Every actor/actress dreams of having the star role...Erica Safe Haven***
24. I'd like to thank my mom and dad...The Vicious Deep**

[Heather]

I finished this challenge. I got my 12/12 by finishing The Help by Kathryn Stockett for a book over 500 pages and Once Burned by Jeaniene Frost for a book from a series. :-) I had a lot of fun with this challenge and may try to complete some more tasks before the quarter is finished.

[Alessia]

Another book towards my goal:

The Silver Linings Playbook for a book with a Goodreads rating of 4 or more. Finished 20/02/2013

Challenge progress: 5/26

[Natalie]

I'm at completed 16 challenges out of the 13 I initially gave myself. I've updated my challenge in comment 23. I still have two books I want to read so I may end up at 18/13. We'll see.

[Kelsi]

I'm at 13/24 at the end of February. Will post my completed list when I finish the challenge.

[Alison]

I updated my challenge in my corner. Message 86. Finished Vampire Academy

[Morgan]

I'm 8/10 at the end of February

[Gecko]

Update at the end of February

It's All About the Oscars and Hollywood Challenge
Duration: January 1, 2013 - March 31, 2013
Goal 15/26

1. Reviews will make or break a movie in Hollywood
Read a book with a Goodreads rating of 4 or more stars
Arthur Conan Doyle - The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes - 01/22/2013 - ✔

2. Word of mouth, "You have to see this movie!"
Read a book recommended to you by a friend
Die Nachtbibliothek - Audrey Niffenegger - 01/22/2013 - ✔

4. Hollywood is in L.A.
Read a book whose author's name (first or surname) begins with L or A
Caged - Tam Ames - 02/27/2013 - ✔

5. Many great movies started out as books
Read a book that was adapted into a movie
A Passage to India - E.M. Forster - 01/29/2013 - ✔

8. Hollywood is known for its sex, drugs, rock and roll
Read a book that features sex, drugs and/or rock and roll
Eine zu 85% wahre GeschichteChuck Klosterman - 02/09/2013 - ✔

9. Movies weren't always in colour?!
Read a book whose cover is mainly black and/or white
Heinrich Böll - Wo warst du Adam? - 01/30/2013 - ✔

11. Every celeb has an autobiography nowadays
Read an autobiography by a celebrity or other well-known person
Mortality - Christopher Hitchens - 01/07/2013 - ✔

12. They pay him how much per movie?!
Read a book in which the main character is rich or comes into a large sum of money
F. Scott Fitzgerald - The Beautiful And Damned - 02/27/2013 - ✔

13. She dating who!? They broke up?! Celeb relationships are everywhere you look.
Read a book in which a relationship ends or a new relationship begins
Mein Name sei Gantenbein - Max Frisch - 02/05/2013 - ✔

17. February 14th is Valentine's day. Studios release several romantic movies this time of year
Read a book from the romance genre
Heartless - Gail Carriger- 02/21/2013 - ✔

18. Martha Stewart, Lindsay Lohan, 50cent. They've all spent time in the slammer.
Read a book that is set in a prison or in which the main character is a criminal or police officer
Naguib Mahfouz - Karnak-Café - 02/10/2013 - ✔

19. Harry Potter, The Godfather, The Lord of the Rings, Shrek. There are many great movie series!
Read a book from a series
Soulless - Gail Carriger - 01/26/2013 - ✔

23. Oscars speeches have to be short and snappy with a maximum length of 45 seconds
Read a short book (no more than 100 pages)
Die Geschichte Englands/The History of England - Jane Austen - 51p - 01/07/2013 - ✔

25. Paranormal Activity, The Omen, The Exorcist. Some films will give you nightmares
Read a book from the horror genre
Timeless - Gail Carriger - 02/24/2013 - ✔

26. Cut! And that's a wrap
Read the last book in a series
Robin Hobb - Assassin's Quest - 01/19/2013 - ✔

[Alison]

I finished another book. Im now at 4/7. It's in my reading corner. Message 86.

[Erika]

Oscars and Hollywood
Duration: January-March
7/20

1. Reviews will make or break a movie in Hollywood... Opal Rating 4.52 ***
4. Hollywood is in L.A...Here Comes the Bride
12. Pay how much per movie?...A Change of Fortune***
16. Every actor/actress dreams of having the star role...Erica Safe Haven***
23. Oscars speeches have to be short and snappy...Gentlemen of Her Dreams**
24. I'd like to thank my mom and dad...The Vicious Deep**
26. Cut! And that's a wrap...First Comes Love**

[Alessia]

Changed a couple of things on my list and now I'm at 7/26. Progress on post 74.

[Ashley]

I am now 13/26 complete. I doubt I will get finished, but I looks like I may be close with the books I am reading and have on deck! :)

[Lesley]

I've got 17/20 done. Starting #18 tonight and then going onto a major scavenger hunt and hope I can find books to fill 2 last categories.. oh, the pressure!! lol

[Erika]

11/20

1. Reviews will make or break a movie in Hollywood... Opal Rating 4.52 ***
4. Hollywood is in L.A...Here Comes the Bride
7. Roll out the red carpet...Origins: The Fire
9. Movies weren't always in colour?!...All She Ever Wanted***
12. Pay how much per movie?...A Change of Fortune***
13. She dating who!? They broke up?!...All Summer Long**
16. Every actor/actress dreams of having the star role...Erica Safe Haven***
18. Martha Stewart, Lindsay Lohan, 50cent. They've all spent time in the slammer...And When She Was Good**
23. Oscars speeches have to be short and snappy...Gentlemen of Her Dreams**
24. I'd like to thank my mom and dad...The Vicious Deep**
26. Cut! And that's a wrap...First Comes Love**

[Erika]

14/20

14. Movie stars travel worldwide to promote their latest film...England Married By Morning***
17. February 14th is Valentine's day...An Offer From a Gentleman***

19. Harry Potter, The Godfather, The Lord of the Rings, Shrek. There are many great movie series! Romancing Mister Bridgerton***

[Lesley]

So excited to say that I've reached my goal of 20!!!

1. Reviews will make or break a movie in Hollywood. Read a book with a Goodreads rating of 4 or more stars -

2. Word of Mouth - - Read a book recommended to you by a friend -

4. Hollywood is in L.A. -Read a book whose author's name (first or surname) begins with L and A

5. Many great movies start out as books - Read a book that was adapted into a movie -

6. It's award season. Read a book that has won a major Literary Award - (won the Whitbread Award for Children's Novel (1983)

7. Roll out the red carpet - Read a book whose cover is red or whose title is written in red -

8. Hollywood is known for its sex, drugs and rock and roll. Read a book that features sex, drugs and/or rock and roll -

9. Movie's were always in color. Read a book whose front cover is mainly black and/or white -


10. Paparazzi are always spying on celebs. Read a book in which the main character is a spy or is being spied on.

12. They pay him how much? Read a book in with the main character is rich or comes into a large sum of money. -

13. She's Dating WHO? Read a book in which a relationship ends or a new relationship begins -

14. Movie stars travel worldwide to promote their latest film. Read a book set in a country you'd like to visit or have visited.

15. Celebs are obsessed with technology. Read a book that heavily features social networking or technology.


16. Every actor/actress dreams of having the star role. Read a book in which the main character has the same first or surname as you.

17. February 14th is Valentine's day. Read a book from the romance genre.

18. Martha Stewart, Lindsay Lohan, 50cent all spent time in the slammer. Read a book that is set in a prison, or in which the main character is a criminal or police officer -

19. Harry Potter, The Godfather, LOTR, Shrek, Read a book from a series


23. Oscar speeches are short and snappy. Read a short book (no more than 100 pages)

24. I'd like to thank my mom and dad. Read a book that features a child/parent relationship -


26. Cut! And that's a wrap. Read the last book in a series -

[Natalie]

I finished with 18/13. My challenge was updated in post #23.

[Alison]

I finished another book and I finished this challenge!!! I am message 86. So I have done numbers 3,4, 5, 13,16,19, and 23. My whole challenge list is on my members corner if you want to check it out.