Reading University Challenge

[❀Tea❀]

Alex wrote: "I am going to start this challenge......could I possibly include all of the books read from the start of the year?"

Welcome to the University Alex. ☺
Yes, you can use those books. Just put start date of the challenge at the beginning of the year. :)

[Teri-K]

I have finished my Bachelor's Degree, post #545, and will going on for the PHD.

[❀Tea❀]

Congrats Teri-k ☺

[Christine]

Teri-k wrote: "I have finished my Bachelor's Degree, post #545, and will going on for the PHD."

Congrats!

[JackAttack]

Going for my PH.D.!


Reading University Challenge
Duration: 4/12/2015 - ?
7/45

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Science:
Science Fiction - Science Fiction, Fantasy, Paranormal or Dystopian genre
Earth Science - fiction or non-fiction book about climate change, a natural disaster, or located primarily on/in the ocean or underground
Life Science - fiction or nonfiction book about an animal(s) or plant(s)
Applied Science - fiction or non-fiction book about a medical condition/epidemic/breakthrough or where a main character is a doctor or nurse

Alternate History - alternative history genre
American History - fiction or non-fiction historical book set in North America
European history - fiction or non-fiction historical book set in Europe
World history - fiction or non-fiction historical book set outside of North American and Europe (hide spoiler)]

Associates Degree - Finished 10/13/2015
1. Science: Elantris - Fantasy; Finished 4/12/2015
2. Literature: Less Than ZeroAmerican Novel - Finished 4/25/2015
3. History: The Romanov Sisters: The Lost Lives of the Daughters of Nicholas and Alexandra- World History; Finished 4/19/2015
4. Social Sciences: The Winter SeaAnthropology; Finished 5/28/2015
5. Art: The She-Hulk DiariesFine Art/comics - book on Marvel's She-Hulk character;9/7/2015
6. Language: Death Note, Vol. 1: BoredomSino-Tibetan - fiction or non-fiction book set in Japan; 10/4/2015
7. Athletics: Instant AttractionMC Cam is an Olympian and champion snowboarder; 10/13/2015



Bachelors Degree:
Start: 10/14/2015
Major: Science
1. Hold Me Closer, NecromancerFantasy-Paranormal; Finished 10/23/2015
2. Wicked AppetiteFantasy-Paranormal; Finished 10/31/2015
3. Dark CurrentsParanormal; Finished 11/8/2015
4. Sixth Grave on the EdgeParanormal; Finished 11/8/2015
5. Six of CrowsFantasty; Finished 11/10/2015
6. This is Not a TestScience Fiction; Finished 11/20/2015
7. Storm BornFantasy; Finished 11/27/2015
8. UltravioletScience Fiction; Finished 11/28/2015
9. The Hunger GamesFantasy; Finished 11/28/2015
10. Ice Like FireFantasy; Finished 11/29/2015



Minor: History
1. The Last KingdomEuropean History; 11/15/2015
2. The Boy in the Striped PajamasEuropean History; 11/22/2015
3. OutlanderEuropean History; 1/12/2016



Master's Degree
Start: 1/12/2016
Major: Science - read 3 books from each subcategory, read 3 books mixed and matched (any subcategory from that core group) (15 books)

Science Fiction - Science Fiction, Fantasy, Paranormal or Dystopian genre
1. Necromancing the Stone-1/16/2016 ★★★★
2. Kushiel's Dart by Jacqueline Carey-Fantasy; 1/19/2016 ★★★★
3. Warm Bodies by Isaac Marion - Fantasy; 1/28/2016 ★★★



Earth Science - fiction or non-fiction book about climate change, a natural disaster, or located primarily on/in the ocean or underground
4. The Woman in Cabin 10-9/19/2016 ★★
5.
6.



Life Science - fiction or nonfiction book about an animal(s) or plant(s)
7. Seabiscuit: An American Legend by Laura Hillenbrand-1/19/2016 ★★
8.
9.



Applied Science - fiction or non-fiction book about a medical condition/epidemic/breakthrough or where a main character is a doctor or nurse
10. The Devious Dr. Jekyll by Viola Carr-2/20/2016 ★★ MC is Doctor
11. The Stand by Stephen King-5/1/2016 ★★★★ viral outbreak that kills 99% of population
12. The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women - 11/8/17 ★★★★ women die radiation poisoning



Electives - mix of any
13.
14.
15.

[❀Tea❀]

Welcome to the challenge Jacki ☺

[❀Tea❀]

Congrats Xaviera!

[Teri-K]

I'm wondering what works for alternate history. GR considers steampunk, do you?

Thanks.

[❀Tea❀]

Teri-k wrote: "I'm wondering what works for alternate history. GR considers steampunk, do you?

Thanks."

From GR
Alternate history or alternative history is a subgenre of speculative fiction (or science fiction) and historical fiction that is set in a world in which history has diverged from the actual history of the world. Alternate history literature asks the question, "What if history had developed differently?" Most works in this genre are based on real historical events, yet feature social, geopolitical, or industrial circumstances that developed differently than our own.

So yes. I'd say steampunk is alternative history.

[Teri-K]

❀Tea❀ wrote: "Teri-k wrote: "I'm wondering what works for alternate history. GR considers steampunk, do you?

Thanks."

From GR
Alternate history or alternative history is a subgenre of speculative fiction (or s..."

OK, thanks!

[Teri-K]

I've now finished my Masters - post 545 - and am going on for the PhD in American History. Like I need a reason to read more books. lol

[❀Tea❀]

Teri-k wrote: "I've now finished my Masters - post 545 - and am going on for the PhD in American History. Like I need a reason to read more books. lol"

Congrats :)

If you need more reasons, you can apply for another subject after you've done with PhD.

[Anita Reads]

finally finished my associates degree.

Associates degree 7/7
✔ Science: The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss 4/3/14 ★★★★
✔ Literature: To Kill a Mockingbird Harper Lee 06/19/14 ★★★
✔ History: Comanche Moon Catherine Anderson 08/30/14 ★★★★★
✔ Social Science: The Fault in Our Stars by John Green 05/27/14 ★★★★★
✔ Art: Groupie | Ginger Voight 06/20/14 ★★★★
✔ Language: Golden Earrings | Belinda Alexandra (Set partly in Barcelona Spain and partly in Paris France) 04/20/15 ★★★★
✔ Athletics: Opposing Sides C.M. Doporto 10/03/14 ★★★.5


I'll continue my Bachelors degree in Science/Literature.

[❀Tea❀]

Congrats Anita ☺

[Stormie ~ Book Dragon ~]

I would like to start this, but am waiting until the Wheel-a-thon is over. :)

[❀Tea❀]

No problem Stormie. Welcome to the challenge :)

[Melissa (ladybug)]

Completed my PHD. :) My main post is located at Message 123

☑ PHD: Science 5/4/2015

SUB CATEGORY: Science Fiction

• The Invisible Man *** 10/14/14
• Cat's Cradle *** 11/11/14
• Dirk Gently's Holistic Detective Agency **** 11/15/14
• Double Helix ** 1/11/15
• CyberStorm ***** 1/30/15
• The Pulse: An EMP Prepper Survival Tale *** 2/14/15
• The Pulse: Episode 1 *** 2/18/15
• Outlander **** 4/2/15
• Operation Time Search ***** 4/30/15
• Apolonia **** 5/4/15

[Alex]

Nothing but Reading Challenges
Reading University Challenge
Started: 05/05/15

Associates Degree
Science:
Literature:
History: The Dangerous Days of Kiowa Jones by Clifton Adams - 05/09/15
Social Sciences:
Art:
Language:
Athletics:

[Alex]

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[Alex]

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[Caroline]

Finished my Associates Degree on Post #552!

[Jenn]

I've finished Bachelor's degree 5/1/15

[❀Tea❀]

Welcome to the challenge Alex :)


Good job on finishing your degrees Melissa, Caroline and Jenn :)

[Camilla]

Reading University Challenge
Start: 11 May 2015
End: 18 March 2016
Completed: 45/45

Degree Progression:

Associates Degree COMPLETED
✔Science - Earth Science Kurganin varjot 12May15
✔Literature - European Novel The Golem's Eye 14May15
✔History - European History Tuomiopäivän kirja 21Jun15
✔Social Science - Anthropology (book is set in the US, I'm from Finland) Häpäisty 15May15
✔Art - Visual Arts Dancing Through It: My Journey in the Ballet 28Jun15
✔Language - Niger-Congo Baking Cakes in Kigali 25May15
✔Athletics - Cricket Unnatural Causes 13May15

Bachelors Degree COMPLETED
► Major: Literature
✔1. American novel - set in the US Joyland 12Jul15
✔2. World novel - set on Mars The Martian 02Jul15
✔3. European novel - European author Himoshoppaaja tähtien tiellä 05Jul15
✔4. European novel - set in Europe All's Well That Ends Well 13Jul15
✔5. European novel - set in Europe When You Walked Back Into My Life 04Jul15
✔6. European novel - set in Europe Direct Red: A Surgeon's Story 04Jul15
✔7. European novel - set in Europe Kolmen liitto 17Jul15
✔8. Graphic Novel - American Vampire, Vol. 3 05Jul5
✔9. European novel - set in Europe In Stitches 10Jul15
✔10. American novel - set in the US Summer of Night 11Jul15
► Minor: Social Science
✔1. Education - set in a school Archipelago 05Jul15
✔2. Athropology - the book is set on a planet called Avon, I'm from Finland This Shattered World 12Jul15
✔3. Anthropology - the book is set in Middle-Earth, I'm from Finland The Hobbit 09Jul15


Masters Degree COMPLETED
► Core subject: Science
Science fiction
✔1. Fantasy - The Empire of Ice Cream 19Jul15
✔2. Science Fiction - Monsters of Men 26Jul15
✔3. Paranormal - The Hollow 21Jul15
Earth science
✔1. Vastavirta 24Sep15
✔2. A Land of Ash 12Sep15
✔3. Hotel Megalodon: A Deep Sea Thriller 22Nov15
Life science
✔1. Meg : syvyyksien kauhu 12Oct15
✔2. The Valley 04Aug15
✔3. Dinosaur Lake 12Feb16
Applied science
✔1. Yes Sister, No Sister: My Life as a Trainee Nurse in 1950s Yorkshire 20Jul15
✔2. Coroner's Journal: Stalking Death in Louisiana 24Jul15
✔3. Skinny 28Jul15
Mixed and matched
✔1. Science Fiction - Roar and Liv 17Jul15
✔2. Applied Science - The Girl with All the Gifts 14Aug15
✔3. Earth Science - After Detroit 05Nov15

PHD COMPLETED
► Subcategory: Science Fiction (Science Fiction, Fantasy, Paranormal, Dystopian)
✔1. The Penguin Book Of Modern Fantasy By Women 13Feb16
✔2. The Postman 21Feb16
✔3. Sea of Dreams 21Feb16
✔4. Into the Wasteland 27Feb16
✔5. The Rain 28Feb16
✔6. Xenocide 29Feb16
✔7. The Glimpse 06Mar16
✔8. The Last Town 06Mar16
✔9. Trigger Warning: Short Fictions and Disturbances 15Mar16
✔10. The Golden Apples of the Sun 18Mar16

[❀Tea❀]

Welcome to the challenge Camilla ☺

[[deleted user]]

Gonna join this one!

♚Associates Degree:
Science: Clockwork Princess by Cassandra Clare Completed 5/31/2015
Literature: The Electric Michelangelo by Sarah Hall 8/24/2015
History: The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao by Junot Díaz Completed 1/11/2016
Social Sciences: Willpower: Rediscovering the Greatest Human Strength by Roy F. Baumeister Completed 5/18/2015
Art: Inkdeath by Cornelia Funke Completed 6/4/2015
Language: The English Patient by Michael Ondaatje Completed 11/17/2015
Athletics: Quicker by Laurence E. Dahners 12/4/2016

♚Bachelors Degree: (20 books in all)
► Choose a Major (read 10 books from any 1 subject)
Literature: american novel, european novel, world novel, graphic novel
1. The Elegance of the Hedgehog by Muriel Barbery 12/8/2016
2. The Way We Live Now by Anthony Trollope Completed 4/3/17
3. His Bloody Project: Documents Relating to the Case of Roderick Macrae by Graeme Macrae Burnet 8/10/17
4. Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie 10/6/17
5. Then We Came to the End by Joshua Ferris 8/10/17
6. Sabbath's Theater by Philip Roth 9/21/17
7. England Made Me by Graham Greene 01/10/18
8. Swamplandia! by Karen Russell 01/04/18
9. The Tin Drum by Günter Grass 2/24/18
10. Hystopia by David Means 2/28/18
► Choose a Minor (read 3 books from any 1 subject, not the same as your major)
Science: science fiction, earth science, life science, applied science
1. The Road by Cormac McCarthy 12/26/2016
2. Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne 4/28/17
3. The Rosie Project by Graeme Simsion 1/26/18

[[deleted user]]

Reserved

[❀Tea❀]

Welcome to the challenge Taryn :)

[[deleted user]]

Thank you :)

[Stormie ~ Book Dragon ~]

Associates Degree


Science:

Earth Science - fiction or non-fiction book about climate change, a natural disaster, or located primarily on/in the ocean or underground
The Johnstown Flood by David McCullough finished 06/19/15

Literature: European Novel - literature genre set in Europe or by a European author(s) A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman

History:

Social Sciences:

Art:

Language:

Athletics:

[Jennifer]

Associates Degree
Science:
Literature:
History:
Social Sciences:
Art:
Language:
Athletics:

[Anna]

Reading University Challenge
Start: 20 May 2015
End: ongoing
Completed: 3/45

Degree Progression:

Associates Degree (7 books in all)
► Read 1 book from each core subject (7 books)

✔Science - A Game of Thrones by George R.R. Martin Finished 5/20/15
✔Literature - Changeless by Gail Carriger Finished 6/9/15
✔History - Soulless by Gail Carriger Finished 5/26/15
Social Science -
Art -
Language -
Athletics -

[❀Tea❀]

Welcome to the challenge Stormie, Jennifer & Anna ☺


And welcome to the group Jennifer if nobody said so before :)

[Anna]

thank you :D

[Silje]

I'll give it a go=)

Core Subjects:
Science
Literature
History
Social Science
Art
Language
Athletics

[❀Tea❀]

Welcome to the challenge Silje :)

[Rebecca]

Finished my Master's Degree in History!!

https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...

[❀Tea❀]

Well done Rebecca! :)

[Anita Reads]

Bachelors degree done.

Off to do Masters degree in History.

Major: Science
1. Bone Crossed | Patricia Briggs 04/22/15 ★★★★★
2. Kiss of Midnight | Lara Adrian 04/27/15 ★★★★
3. The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy | Douglas Adams 04/28/15 ★★★
4. Die for Me | Amy Plum 05/01/15 ★★★★
5. Summer Knight | Jim Butcher 05/07/15 ★★★★★
6. Unraveling Isobel | Eileen Cook 05/07/15 ★★★★
7. Venom | Jennifer Estep 05/10/15 ★★★★★
8. The Son of Neptune | Rick Riordan 05/15/15 ★★★★
9. The Color of Magic | Terry Pratchett 05/18/15 ★★★★
10. Lover Revealed | J.R. Ward 05/20/15 ★★★★


Minor: Literature
1. Little Women | Louisa May Alcott 05/11/15 ★★★★
2. The Quaker Café | Brenda Bevan Remmes 05/14/15 ★★
3. Me Before You | Jojo Moyes 05/26/15 ★★★★

[❀Tea❀]

Congrats Anita! :)

[Caroline]

Finished my Bachelors Degree on Post #549!

[❀Tea❀]

Congrats Caroline :)

[Caroline]

Thanks :)

[Holli]

Associate's Degree completed. Post 555. Started on my Bachelor's Degree. :)

[Charlotte]

Start: June 20th, 2015
Completed: 1/45

Associates Degree

✔ Science: The Gunslinger 6/20/15 ★★★★
Literature:
History:
Social Sciences:
Art:
Language:
Athletics:

[❀Tea❀]

Congrats Holli! :)


Welcome to the University Charlotte :)

[Teri-K]

I just completed my PhD in American History in post 542, which is kind of a dream come true. :)

Thanks, this was fun. I may come back sometime and do it again.

[❀Tea❀]

Well done Teri-k! ☺

You can't never have too many titles :)

[Sunshine✰✰✰]

Reading University Challenge
Enrolled: July 15, 2015
Graduated: Oct. 9, 2016

Associates Degree
Science: Halfway to the Grave by Jeaniene Frost 7/20/15
Literature: The Haunting of Sam Cabot by Mark Edward Hall 7/30/15
History: Blood and Ice by Robert Masello 8/28/15
Social Sciences: Dearly Devoted Dexter by Jeff Lindsay 7/24/15
Art: Torn by Stefan Petrucha 7/24/15
Language: Hammered by Kevin Hearne 8/14/15
Athletics: Steel by Carrie Vaughn 10/8/15

Bachelors Degree:
Major: Science
1 Fool Moon by Jim Butcher 10/13/15
2 Night of the Purple Moon by Scott Cramer 10/15/15
3 Trapped by Kevin Hearne 10/27/15
4 The Mystic Wolves by Belinda Boring 11/2/15
5 Defending Angels by Mary Stanton 11/7/15
6 Underworld by Greg Cox 11/15/15
7 Evolution by Kelly Carrero 11/20/15
8 Cinder by Marissa Meyer 11/20/15
9 Hot Knights and Fairy Tails: 16 Book Excite Spice Mega Bundle by Selena Kitt 11/29/15
10 Dragon Keeper by Robin Hobb 11/29/15

Minor: Literature
1 Whiskey Sour by J.A. Konrath 10/17/15
2 The Ruins by Scott B. Smith 10/22/15
3 One for the Money by Janet Evanovich 10/30/15

Master's Degree - Science:
Science Fiction: Science Fiction - Science Fiction, Fantasy, Paranormal or Dystopian genre
1 Scarlet by Marissa Meyer 12/8/15
2 Storm Born by Richelle Mead 12/3/15
3 A Tale Dark & Grimm by Adam Gidwitz 12/11/15

Earth Science: Earth Science - fiction or non-fiction book about climate change, a natural disaster, or located primarily on/in the ocean or underground
1 Tempest Rising by Nicole Peeler 12/21/15
2 The Martian by Andy Weir 4/9/16
3 Blood Memory: Season One, Episode One by Perrin Briar 7/11/16

Life Science: Life Science - fiction or nonfiction book about an animal(s) or plant(s)
1 Animal Kingdom by Iain Rob Wright 1/9/16
2 Congo by Michael Crichton 1/21/16
3 Uganda Be Kidding Me by Chelsea Handler 2/26/16

Applied Science: Applied Science - fiction or non-fiction book about a medical condition/epidemic/breakthrough or where a main character is a doctor or nurse
1 The Sleepwalkers by J. Gabriel Gates 1/16/16
2 The Z Club by J.W. Bouchard 1/17/16
3 2389: A Space Horror Novel by Iain Rob Wright 1/29/16

Random Science:
1 Kindling the Moon by Jenn Bennett 12/26/15
2 Obsidian by Jennifer L. Armentrout 1/12/16
3 Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card 2/4/16

PHD - Science Fiction
1 Geist by Philippa Ballantine 7/18/16
2 A Demon Bound by Debra Dunbar 8/1/16
3 Blood Will Tell by Samantha Young 7/27/16
4 Spectyr by Philippa Ballantine 8/11/16
5 Destined for an Early Grave by Jeaniene Frost 8/23/16
6 Touch of the Demon by Diana Rowland 8/29/16
7 Smoke Rising by Craig Halloran 9/1/16
8 Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare 9/12/16
9 Frostbite by Richelle Mead 9/23/16
10 First Drop of Crimson by Jeaniene Frost 10/9/16

[❀Tea❀]

Welcome to University Sunshine ☺