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

[Kaitlin]

All done! I decided not to read a horror book (I get the creeps too easily!), but I did the other 25. Here's my list:

Completed - 25/25

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.)
Life of Pi - Completed 3/17/2013

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)
The Reader by Bernhard Schlink - Completed 2/10/2013

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
Misconception: A Novel by Ryan Boudinot - Completed 2/19/2013

17. February 14th is Valentine's day. Studios release several romantic movies this time of year - Read a book from the romance genre
The Matchmaker of Périgord by Julia Stuart (OK, so I don't read romances, but this has a romantic storyline) - Completed 2/15/2013

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
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
Pretty Little Liars by Sara Shepard - Completed 3/14/2013

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
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)
God Bless You, Dr. Kevorkian by Kurt Vonnegut - Completed 3/12/2013

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

26. Cut! And that's a wrap - Read the last book in a series
The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende - Completed 2/17/2013

[Sonja]

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

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

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

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

CoralineNeil Gaiman

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.)

Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel

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

The Nearest Exit by Olen Steinhauer

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

Casino Royale by Ian Fleming

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

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

Generation Kill by Evan Wright

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 Hedge Knight by George R.R. Martin

Completed 10/10 tasks!
Yay!

[Erika]

Oscars and Hollywood
Duration: January-March
19/20

1. Reviews will make or break a movie in Hollywood... Opal Rating 4.52 ***
2.  Word of mouth, "You have to see this movie!"...Lost Girls
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***
10. Paparazzi are always spying on celebs...Shades of Earth ****
12. Pay how much per movie?...A Change of Fortune***
13. She dating who!? They broke up?!...All Summer Long**
14. Movie stars travel worldwide to promote their latest film...England Married By Morning***
15. Celebs are obsessed with technology such as Facebook and Twitter...When Lightning Strikes***
16. Every actor/actress dreams of having the star role...Erica Safe Haven***
17. February 14th is Valentine's day...An Offer From a Gentleman***
18. Martha Stewart, Lindsay Lohan, 50cent. They've all spent time in the slammer...And When She Was Good**
19. Harry Potter, The Godfather, The Lord of the Rings, Shrek. There are many great movie series! Romancing Mister Bridgerton***
22.  No matter what the movie is about there's always a bad guy...Alpha and Omega: Cry Wolf Volume One***
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**

[Sharon]

I was able to get 21/26

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, "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)

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

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

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.)
Hugo Award for Best Novel (1987)

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, 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

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 per movie?! - Read a book in which the main character is rich

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

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

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

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 - Lucien is The Prince of Darkness

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 - I'm going with Paranormal Activity here!

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

[Melanie]

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, "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)


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


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


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


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


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


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


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

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)


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


24/26

[Lilac]

Just remembered to post my finished list :)

1. Reviews will make or break a movie in Hollywood – Read a book with a Goodreads rating of 4 or more stars
Through the Ever Night - ★★★★★ - 23/01/13

2. Word of mouth, "You have to see this movie!" - Read a book recommended to you by a friend
The Eyre Affair - ★★★☆☆ - 29/03/13

3. The longest movie ever made is called "Modern times Forever." Its a whopping 240 hours long! - Read a long book (500+ pages)
The Book Thief - ★★★★★ - 20/01/13

4. Hollywood is in L.A. - Read a book whose author's name (first or surname) begins with L or A
The Color Purple - ★★★☆☆ - 17/03/13

5. Many great movies started out as books - Read a book that was adapted into a movie
Never Let Me Go - ★★★★☆ - 02/01/12

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.)
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - ★★★★★ - 26/01/13

7. Roll out the red carpet - Read a book whose cover is red or whose title is written in red
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - ★★★★★ - 29/01/13

8. Hollywood is known for its sex, drugs, rock and roll - Read a book that features sex, drugs and/or rock and roll
My Fat, Mad Teenage Diary - ★★★☆☆ - 13/03/13

9. Movies weren't always in colour?! - Read a book whose cover is mainly black and/or white
Beautiful Creatures - ★★★☆☆ - 13/01/13

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 Blemished - ★★★☆☆ - 16/02/13

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 Diary of a Young Girl - ★★★★☆ - 11/02/13

15. Celebs are obsessed with technology such as Facebook and Twitter - Read a book that heavily features social networking or technology
The Fractured: Elena (Fractured #1) - ★★★☆☆ - 27/03/13

17. February 14th is Valentine's day. Studios release several romantic movies this time of year - Read a book from the romance genre
Under the Never Sky - ★★★★☆ - 08/01/13

19. Harry Potter, The Godfather, The Lord of the Rings, Shrek. There are many great movie series! - Read a book from a series
Fever - ★★★★☆ - 21/03/13

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
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn - ★★★☆☆ - 02/02/13

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
Destroy Me - ★★★★☆ - 12/01/13

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)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - ★★★★☆ - 30/01/13

24. I'd like to thank my mom and dad... - Read a book that features a child/parent relationship
The Vanished - ★★★★☆ - 10/03/13

26. Cut! And that's a wrap - Read the last book in a series
Reached - ★★★★☆ - 24/02/13

Completed 19/10

[Kattibrie]

I almost forgot to post my finished list too! :O

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

Progress: 21/20 - FINISHED

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

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

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

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

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

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.) – Life of Pi

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

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

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

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 - Rebecca

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 – Great gatsby

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 – Shark and the wolf

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

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

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 city and the city

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

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 – Grave peril

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 Terracotta Warriors

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

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

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