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I just love challenges! I am not very good at achieving them but I sure like to try. I am going to shoot low for this and go for the Duke/Duchess level.
I looked at the names of the challenges before I noticed the heading and had a lovely moment of "Oh! It's a Civilization challenge!" ;)I'll sign up for Prince/Princess level.
Hi Everyone, I'm your leader, Kelsi. History is kind of my favorite thing so I'm very excited to lead this challenge! If you can, specify how many books you will be reading within your level, but if not, not a big deal!Royal Court
Updated: May 30, 2013
Duchess Cherise: 0/3-4
Lady Danielle-1/2
Princess Emily:2/5
Duchess Heather:0/4
Duchess Jessica: 0/3-4
Duchess Jodi: 1/3
Princess Karina: 0/5-7
Queen Kelsi: 2/9
Duchess Sarah:3/3***COMPLETED!****
Duchess Sharon-0/4
Princess Shelly-3/5-7
Duchess Sibyl-0/3-4
Hi Kelsi,Thanks for leading. I have report cards to write in June, so I will try to be more realistic. I am going to shoot for 3 and if I do more then great. I have tried to plan out my next three books to go with this challenge.
#3
#2
#4
Challenge Completed
3/3
I'm doing to go for Duchess level - probably 3.
I am going to shoot for 4, and aim to be a Duchess. I am a huge fan of books about royalty, so this months challenge sounds right up my alley.
I'm going to shoot for Princess level so probably 5 books. I love royalty so this totally up my alley. C:
KELSI'S ROYALTY CHALLENGEDuration: June 1 - June 30
I will try for Princess
3/5-7
2. James I of England. r. 1603-1625 was a lover of literature and the fine arts. Read a book you deem a great work of literature. (Up for interpretation and based solely on your opinion!)
3. John III of Poland-Lithuania r. 1674-1696 was brilliant both militarily and politically. Read a book where war or politics is central to the plot.
4. Henry VIII of England r. 1509-1547. There are a plethora of books on this monarch and his six wives. Read a book of fiction or non-fiction that is based on his or his wives’ life OR read a book set in England.
5. Louis XIV of France r. 1643-1715 Louis built the palace of Versailles and was all about dancing, parties, and showing his wealth off. He even invented ballet. Read a book that involves a party OR has a main character that is wealthy.
6. Catherine the Great of Russia 1762-1796 was Russia’s longest ruling female. Read a book with a strong, independent heroine.
7. Queen Victoria of England 1837-1901 was Britain’s longest ruling monarch, who expanded English territory to take up a quarter of the world during her reign. The Victorian Era takes its’ name after her. Read a book set in the Victorian Era (1840-1910).
9. Napoleon Bonaparte of France r. 1804-1814/15 came to rule after the French Revolution and created a French empire. He was either killed by cancer or by stomach poisoning (arsenic). Read a book in which characters revolt OR a death takes place under dubious circumstances.
KELSI'S ROYALTY CHALLENGEDuration: June 1 - June 30
I'll try for 3-4 Duchess
Our theme for June is royalty, and Kelsi created this challenge for the group.
1. Suleimon I of the Ottoman Empire r. 1494-1566 was known for conquering much of the Middle East and for reforming the criminal, tax and education systems. Read a book that is set in the Middle East or includes taxes, education, or criminal delinquency as a major topic.
2. James I of England. r. 1603-1625 was a lover of literature and the fine arts. Read a book you deem a great work of literature. (Up for interpretation and based solely on your opinion!)
3. John III of Poland-Lithuania r. 1674-1696 was brilliant both militarily and politically. Read a book where war or politics is central to the plot.
4. Henry VIII of England r. 1509-1547. There are a plethora of books on this monarch and his six wives. Read a book of fiction or non-fiction that is based on his or his wives’ life OR read a book set in England.
5. Louis XIV of France r. 1643-1715 Louis built the palace of Versailles and was all about dancing, parties, and showing his wealth off. He even invented ballet. Read a book that involves a party OR has a main character that is wealthy.
6. Catherine the Great of Russia 1762-1796 was Russia’s longest ruling female. Read a book with a strong, independent heroine.
7. Queen Victoria of England 1837-1901 was Britain’s longest ruling monarch, who expanded English territory to take up a quarter of the world during her reign. The Victorian Era takes its’ name after her. Read a book set in the Victorian Era (1840-1910).
8. Isabella and Ferdinand of Castile and Aragon r. 1474-1504. The Spanish Inquisition ladies and gentlemen! Read a book where religion is closely related to the plot or is the main theme of the book.
9. Napoleon Bonaparte of France r. 1804-1814/15 came to rule after the French Revolution and created a French empire. He was either killed by cancer or by stomach poisoning (arsenic). Read a book in which characters revolt OR a death takes place under dubious circumstances.
10. Julius Caesar of Rome r. 60-44 BCE was a Roman consul who contributed to the fall of the Roman Republic. Numerous biographies were written about him, most notably one by Suetonius. Read a biography on any figure you are interested in.
Levels
Lord/Lady: 1-2 books
Duke/Duchess: 3-4
Prince/Princess: 5-7 books
King/Queen: 8-10 books
I just finished Red Scarf Girl by Ji-li Jiang which is a biography memoir.10. Julius Caesar of Rome r. 60-44 BCE was a Roman consul who contributed to the fall of the Roman Republic. Numerous biographies were written about him, most notably one by Suetonius. Read a biography on any figure you are interested in.
Hi all- Just got back from vacation, so I have now updated everyone in Post 4. Let me know if I need to fix anything.
Thanks everyone! Keep up the good work.
I just finished The Warrior Heir and it mainly takes place in England.4. Henry VIII of England r. 1509-1547. There are a plethora of books on this monarch and his six wives. Read a book of fiction or non-fiction that is based on his or his wives’ life OR read a book set in England.
I've completed my goal for this month.4. Henry VIII of England r. 1509-1547.
5. Louis XIV of France r. 1643-1715
8. Isabella and Ferdinand of Castile and Aragon r. 1474-1504.
Goal: 3 books - Duke/Duchess Level
Complete: 3 books
4. Henry VIII of England r. 1509-1547. There are a plethora of books on this monarch and his six wives. Read a book of fiction or non-fiction that is based on his or his wives’ life OR read a book set in England.I have read a book set in England: Gypsy Boy On The Run
Hope to do another one before the end of this month
7/71. Suleimon I of the Ottoman Empire r. 1494-1566 was known for conquering much of the Middle East and for reforming the criminal, tax and education systems. Read a book that is set in the Middle East or includes taxes, education, or criminal delinquency as a major topic.
Isaac Asimov - Forward the Foundation
(Taxation of the empire)
3. John III of Poland-Lithuania r. 1674-1696 was brilliant both militarily and politically. Read a book where war or politics is central to the plot.
Isaac Asimov - Prelude to Foundation
4. Henry VIII of England r. 1509-1547. There are a plethora of books on this monarch and his six wives. Read a book of fiction or non-fiction that is based on his or his wives’ life OR read a book set in England.
Neil Gaiman - The Ocean at the End of the Lane
(set in England)
5. Louis XIV of France r. 1643-1715 Louis built the palace of Versailles and was all about dancing, parties, and showing his wealth off. He even invented ballet. Read a book that involves a party OR has a main character that is wealthy.
Orson Scott Card - Earth Afire
(Wealthy character)
6. Catherine the Great of Russia 1762-1796 was Russia’s longest ruling female. Read a book with a strong, independent heroine.
Lauren Beukes - The Shining Girls
8. Isabella and Ferdinand of Castile and Aragon r. 1474-1504. The Spanish Inquisition ladies and gentlemen! Read a book where religion is closely related to the plot or is the main theme of the book.
Isaac Asimov - Foundation
9. Napoleon Bonaparte of France r. 1804-1814/15 came to rule after the French Revolution and created a French empire. He was either killed by cancer or by stomach poisoning (arsenic). Read a book in which characters revolt OR a death takes place under dubious circumstances.
James S.A. Corey - Abaddon's Gate
(features both revolt and death under dubious circumstances)
Congrats everyone! This has been a slow month for me adjusting to a new work schedule so my reading is way behind. Will update in morning when I get to a computer!
Kelsi, is it alright with you if I borrow this challenge for myself? It is really interesting, I'd just like to expand it a bit and take my time. (I'm also way too late to join, so there's that.)
Kelsi wrote: "Yes SilverRaindrops, go for it!"Thank you :).
I signed up for Duchess level but I think I'm a Princess :)2. Read a book you deem a great work of literature.
The Orphan Master's Son
3. Read a book where war or politics is central to the plot.
Devil in the Grove: Thurgood Marshall, the Groveland Boys, and the Dawn of a New America - politics very much involved in this story
4. Read a book of fiction or non-fiction that is based on his or his wives’ life OR read a book set in England.
Life After Life - set in England
5. Read a book that involves a party OR has a main character that is wealthy.
Heft - actually meets both these criteria if a dinner party counts!
6. Read a book with a strong, independent heroine.
Salvage the Bones
Goal: Duchess 3-4 booksRead: Princess 7 Books
Books Read: 7
6. Strong Female Heroine The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (6/9)
3. War central to the plot Gregor the Overlander
7. Read a book set in the Victorian Era (1840-1910). For the Love of Mike
9. Read a book in which a death takes place under dubious circumstances. The Girl Who Played with Fire
5. Read a book that involves a party OR has a main character that is wealthy. In Like Flynn
4. Read a book set in England. Rise of the Darklings
2. Great Work of Literature The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
2025 Reading Challenge
Books mentioned in this topic
For the Love of Mike (other topics)The Girl Who Played with Fire (other topics)
The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo (other topics)
The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society (other topics)
Gregor the Overlander (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Isaac Asimov (other topics)Neil Gaiman (other topics)
Orson Scott Card (other topics)
Lauren Beukes (other topics)
James S.A. Corey (other topics)
Duration: June 1 - June 30
Our theme for June is royalty, and Kelsi created this challenge for the group.
1. Suleimon I of the Ottoman Empire r. 1494-1566 was known for conquering much of the Middle East and for reforming the criminal, tax and education systems. Read a book that is set in the Middle East or includes taxes, education, or criminal delinquency as a major topic.
2. James I of England. r. 1603-1625 was a lover of literature and the fine arts. Read a book you deem a great work of literature. (Up for interpretation and based solely on your opinion!)
3. John III of Poland-Lithuania r. 1674-1696 was brilliant both militarily and politically. Read a book where war or politics is central to the plot.
4. Henry VIII of England r. 1509-1547. There are a plethora of books on this monarch and his six wives. Read a book of fiction or non-fiction that is based on his or his wives’ life OR read a book set in England.
5. Louis XIV of France r. 1643-1715 Louis built the palace of Versailles and was all about dancing, parties, and showing his wealth off. He even invented ballet. Read a book that involves a party OR has a main character that is wealthy.
6. Catherine the Great of Russia 1762-1796 was Russia’s longest ruling female. Read a book with a strong, independent heroine.
7. Queen Victoria of England 1837-1901 was Britain’s longest ruling monarch, who expanded English territory to take up a quarter of the world during her reign. The Victorian Era takes its’ name after her. Read a book set in the Victorian Era (1840-1910).
8. Isabella and Ferdinand of Castile and Aragon r. 1474-1504. The Spanish Inquisition ladies and gentlemen! Read a book where religion is closely related to the plot or is the main theme of the book.
9. Napoleon Bonaparte of France r. 1804-1814/15 came to rule after the French Revolution and created a French empire. He was either killed by cancer or by stomach poisoning (arsenic). Read a book in which characters revolt OR a death takes place under dubious circumstances.
10. Julius Caesar of Rome r. 60-44 BCE was a Roman consul who contributed to the fall of the Roman Republic. Numerous biographies were written about him, most notably one by Suetonius. Read a biography on any figure you are interested in.
Levels
Lord/Lady: 1-2 books
Duke/Duchess: 3-4
Prince/Princess: 5-7 books
King/Queen: 8-10 books
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Thank you, Kelsi, for coming up with such a fun challenge! Kelsi will be our leader for this challenge.