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Disney Princes
LEVELS
Easy 1 - 3 books
Moderate 4 - 8
Difficult 9+ books
Time Limit: None! (Take as long as you want. ☺)
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♚"The Prince": Snow White's love interest in Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Any hero that approaches, lures, or kisses the heroine on a balcony. Since he is just known as "The Prince," but Harry Stockwell did the singing voice, any book where the protagonist is name "Harry" will also count.
Lover Revealed (Although the balcony kiss occurs in one of the previous books, this book focuses on the character who did it)
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♚"Prince Charming": The love interest of Cinderella from Cinderella. Read a book where the hero is a duke searching for the "right girl"- for whatever reason - to be his bride. Here's another dude whose name we don't know! However, the original voice was done by William Phipps, and the original singing voice by Mike Douglas, so we'll take any hero named William or Mike.
♚Prince Phillip: Princess Aurora's love interest from Sleeping Beauty. Look for a hero betrothed to the heroine at an early age, or before he has even met her. Or read a book where the hero is named Phillip.
♚Prince Eric: The human who captured the heart of Princess Ariel in The Little Mermaid. Read a book where the hero is a sea captain, or is saved by the heroine, or is named Eric, or Christopher, since the original voice was done by Christopher Daniel Barnes.
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♚Aladdin: He is the main character of Aladdin. He falls in love with Princess Jasmine, and they are married, thus making him a prince by marriage. Read a book where the hero is - or once was - a street rat, orphan, thief, or comes from the "wrong side of the tracks". Or is named Aladdin, Scott, or Brad (Original Voice: Scott Weinger) (Original Singing Voice: Brad Kane).
♚Captain John Smith: He's Pocahontas's love-interest from Pocahontas. Find a book where the hero is a captain, or exploring a new world. He is one of our few blonde heroes, so you can look for one of those, too. Of course, a hero with the name of John counts, and Mel Gibson did the original voice (singing too!), so Mel counts.
♚Captain Li Shang: He is Mulan's love-interest from Mulan. He's is a Chinese army captain, so any of those characteristics will count, but so will any hero that is too "by-the-book," putting his duty above his feelings at the beginning. A hero named Li, or with the initials B.D, or named Donnie will also count. (Original Voice: B.D. Wong. Original Singing Voice: Donnie Osmond!)
♚Prince Naveen: The hero from The Princess and the Frog", and eventual love interest of Tiana. Find a hero that is a playboy at the beginning of the book, or who is visiting New Orleans for Mardi Gras. I'll also allow it if he lives in a swamp. He can be named Naveen or Bruno (Original Voice and Singing: Bruno Campos).
♚Eugene Fitzherbert , better known as "Flynn Rider": He is a famous thief, known for his charm and good looks in the movie Tangled. Read a book where the hero is knocked unconscious by the heroine. Or one where the hero is hired by the heroine to escort or show her the way some where (as in a "road trip" story). Or where the hero is named Eugene, Flynn, or Zachary (Original Voice and Singing: Zachary Levi).
Disney PrincessesLevel: Medium (4-8)
Time limit: None
♚Pocahontas:
Read a book where the protagonist is Native American, loves nature, or displays shamanic powers. You can also read a retelling of Pocahontas.
Forever Fae and Betrayals of Spring, By L.P. Dover
♚Princess Jasmine:
from Aladdin
Read a book where the protagonist is of Arabic descent or is named Jasmine. You can also read a retelling of Aladdin.
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Read a book where the protagonist has fair skin and dark hair. Or read a book where the protagonist is German (or of German descent). Read a book where the protagonist has many male friends. You can also read a retelling of Snow White.
♚Aurora:
more commonly known as Sleeping Beauty
Read a book where the protagonist has a curse placed upon her at birth. Or read a book where the main character is unaware of her biological family or where she comes from. You can also read a retelling of Sleeping Beauty.
The Wide-Awake Princess
UnEnchanted and Fairest (An Unfortunate Fairy Tale Series)
♚Mulan:
Read a book where the protagonist is Chinese (or of Chinese descent), she must also be able to kick some serious ass. Read a book where the protagonist disguises herself as a man or enlists in the army.
Alanna: The First AdventureAlternate:
Samurai Girl Series by Carrie Asai (An alternate because she is of Japanese descent, but still kicks butt!)
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from The Little Mermaid
Read a book where the protagonist has red hair, has a lot of sisters, or is a mermaid. Or read a book where the protagonist frequently disobeys her father. You can also read a retelling of The Little Mermaid.
Madly
Mermaid: A Twist on the Classic Tale]
♚Belle:
from Beauty and the Beast
Read a book where the protagonist loves books and reading. Read a book about a protagonist who adores her father or falls in love with a man who is not handsome (he can have scars, be it emotional or physical) or is temperamental . You can also read a retelling of Beauty and the Beast.
Lover Awakened
♚Esmeralda:
from The Hunchback of Notre-Dame
Read a book where the protagonist is a Gypsy or read a book where the character has a pet goat (this should be interesting). You can also read a retelling of The Hunchback of Notre-Dame.
♚Megara:
from Hercules
Read a book where the protagonist has a low opinion of men and is cynical about love. You can also read a retelling of Hercules.
Obsidian Butterfly and Narcissus in Chains (from the Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter Series)
♚Tiana:
from The Princess and the Frog
Read a book where the protagonist is African American, takes place in New Orleans, or is a waitress or an excellent cook.You can also read a retelling The Princess and the Frog.
♚Cinderella
Read a book about someone who has an evil stepmother, or read a book about someone who has had a difficult life but perseveres with the help of love. You can also read a retelling of Cinderella.
Ashes to Ashes and Cinder to Cinder
Cindy Witch♚Rapunzel:
Read a book where the MC has really long hair or read a book where the MC was kidnapped. You can also read a retelling of Rapunzel.
Consequences
Room
Entwined
♚Alice
Read a book where the protagonist lives in a dream world or discovers an alternate (fantasy) world; read a book where the protagonist defies a monarch (preferably a queen). You can also read a retelling of Alice in Wonderland.
The Immortal Essence Series by RaShelle Workman
♚Jane
from Tarzan
Read a book where the protagonist is an artist; set in Africa or in a rural (out of reach) area; read a book that has a vibrant yellow cover or features someone on the cover dressed in yellow. You can also read a retelling of Tarzan.
♚Tinker Bell
from Peter Pan
Read a book where the protagonist is a fairy ( not to be mistaken with a faerie ). Or, because Tinker Bell doesn't speak, read a book where the protagonist is very shy or has problems communicating . You can also read a retelling of Peter Pan (but it has to feature a Tinker Bell).
My Hero ChallengeBad Boy Hero:
The Bad Boy hero is in a league of his own. More heroines and readers/viewers have fallen for the Bad Boy than any other hero. He is the ultimate rebel: mysterious, seemingly indifferent, and hard to get. He starts off behaving badly and unrepentant. His inner good is revealed however by the end of the novel due to actions of the heroine or circumstances that force the Bad Boy to become the knight in shining armor.
Alpha Hero:
Oh the Alpha Hero… how we love to hate and adore him. The innate leader in any situation, all look up to him and want to be him. He’s cool, confident, steady, strong, and sure. His ultimate role, I’ve noticed, is to take care of the heroine.
Brooding Hero:
Our poor tortured lonely Brooding Hero, how we love to torment him! Aloof, angry, wounded, and ultimately one of the most vulnerable heroes out there, the Brooding Hero has captured the most hearts in very recent history with Angel and Edward Cullen. (The Brooding Hero is a perfect foil for the Paranormal Hero.)
Rogue Hero:
The Rogue, who by any other time period outside of Regency, is a promiscuous cad in need of a physical. Utterly charming, completely dashing, and carelessly carefree about life and love, the Rogue is ready to live life to the fullest. Commitment is not a word in his vocabulary until the heroine sweeps into his sphere of influence.
Nerd Hero:
Another name for the Nerd Hero is the Beta Hero. He’s kind, sweet, and decent. He’s the best friend or the slightly awkward gentleman. The Nerd Hero almost always meets his full potential because of the heroine. He rises to the occasion… in more ways than one!
Tycoon Hero:
This hero type literally litters Harlequin presents. He can be a millionaire, billionaire, prince, sheik, or wealthy boss. Ninety percent of the time the Tycoon starts out isolated and jaded in the novel only to wind up happy and easygoing by the end.
Protector Hero:
The Protector Hero comes in many disguises and professions, most are obvious, but some not so much. You can find him playing the role of a cop, firefighter, spy, detective, bodyguard, part of the military, etc. The plot behind many Protector Hero stories involves a mystery where he almost loses the heroine while trying to save her.
Daredevil Hero:
Pirates and superheroes compose the majority of the Daredevil Heroes. They love action, they love fights, and they love thrills. Give them a damsel in distress and they’re all over that like white on rice.
Warrior Hero:
The Warrior Hero, funnily enough is a very reluctant hero. He thinks himself above it all. His mission in life is to fight and protect his home, his country, and his men. Then a woman gets thrown into the mix all kinds of chaos and havoc ensure and he fights it every step of the way only to get conquered by the heroine.
Paranormal Hero:
Oh yes, the Paranormal Hero, when a normal man just won’t cut it the Paranormal Hero steps in prepared to win hearts and steal our very souls. He oozes sex with his otherworldly good looks and quickens our imagination with images of the extraordinary. Call him a vampire, a wizard, a lycanthrope, or any other kind of superhuman being it’s all the same to him.
The Heroine ChallengeEasy 1 - 3 books for every type of heroine.
Moderate 4 - 8 books for every type of heroine.
Difficult 9 + books for every type of heroine.
Outsider/Rebel/Bluestocking Heroine -
Tough, self-sufficient, self-thinking woman who will not conform just because she's told to by others or because society dictates it. A person who wishes to control her is barking up the wrong tree.
Wallflower Heroine -
Plain looking an overlooked by most but an extraordinary type of woman that excels at everything but small talk. Needs someone who can look beyond the surface and see her inner beauty.
Professional Heroine -
Sometimes mistaken as being a bitch for using her authority, but she just knows how to handle people and will not be pushed around. Needs someone not intimidated by her brain or her authority and can give as good as they take.
Rich Girl Heroine -
Rich and smart and a little spoiled, but has a good heart. Needs someone who'll appreciate her for her and not her money.
Brainiac Heroine -
Smarter than your average bear and willing to use that to her advantage. Needs someone that will not be intimidated by her brain and can hold their own.
Spinster Heroine -
Thought to be too old to ever marry, but possesses hidden passion and is too smart to settle for anything less than she deserves. She needs someone that has it all.
Woman Warrior/Kick-Butt Heroine -
Tough, self-sufficient, uncompromising and needs someone that won't change her and accepts her the way she is -faults & all.
Minx/She-Devil Heroine- Mischievous, feisty, and self-thinking. Will give a person a run for their money and will be well worth it.
Girl Next Door Heroine-
She's pretty, smart, sweet, wholesome, but somewhat naïve. Most likely to fall for the boy next store.
Paranormal Heroine -
Strong, self-sufficient, and dangerous woman who won't put up with cr@p. Needs a person who can handle her and not be intimidated. Can be a witch, vampire, shape-shifter, etc.
Villains Alphabet Challenge
Starting: Dec 30, 2012-Dec 30 2013
For this challenge, read books where the Villain's first name, last name, or nickname begin with a letter from A through Z. The goal is to find one character for each letter of the alphabet. Try to see how many you can find and if you can complete the task within one year. Make sure to list your start and potential end date. every time you update your list feel free to start a new post. Since this challenge could hold potential spoilers please use the SPOILER html to hide any villain names that could potentially spoil the book for someone. Thanks in advance! Happy reading!
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Snow White (She's an evil vampire in this one!T
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Oh My Gods!Rules
1. Any books read for the Olympians listed under 'gods' has to feature a male protagonist; female protagonist for Olympians listed under 'goddesses.'
2. Instead of reading a book with the chacteristics listed under each Olympian, you can substitute a book featuring them. For example: the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series by Rick Riordan.
Levels
Demigod- 4 books
Olympian- 8 books
Titan- 12 books
Duration
One year
Start: Dec 30, 2012- Dec 30, 2013
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Olympian Gods
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◈Zeus is the father of gods and men. Read a book about a president, monarch, ruler, or someone in a leadership position. This includes, but is not limited to: kings, princes, presidents, sheikhs, or prime minsters.
◈Poseidon is the god of the sea. Read a book about a man who lives in close proximity to a large body of water or has a job as a fisherman, marine-biologist, or sailor. You can also read a book with a body of water on the cover. Poseidon also has a lot of children so you can read a book about a man with more than 3 children.
◈Apollo is the god of music, poetry, prophecy, light, plague, healing and the sun. Read a book about an artist or a doctor. You can read a book with a cover that appeals to you aesthetically (in layman's terms: read a book that you think has a beautiful cover).
◈Ares is the god of war. Read a book about a man that is or was in the military or a warrior. This includes, but is not limited to: a Marine, someone in the army, navy, or air force, a knight, viking, ninja, gladiator, mercenary, etc...
◈Hephaestus is the god of fire and smiths. As a symbolism for fire, read a book with a predominantly red cover.
◈Hermes is the herald of the gods. Read a book about a man who has a sense of spirituality. Or read a book with a mythical being such as an angel (think paranormal).
Olympian Goddesses
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◈Hera is the queen of the gods and the goddess of marriage and family. Read a book about a woman who is married or has children. You can also read a book about a female president, monarch, ruler, or someone in a leadership position. This includes, but is not limited to: queens, princesses, or prime minsters.
◈Demeter is the goddess of fertility, grain, and agriculture. Read a book where the protagonist is pregnant, is trying to get pregnant, or is someone who owns a farm, raises vegetables/flowers.
◈Athena is the goddess of wisdom and crafts, war and strategy, and inventions in science. Read a book about a woman who can --for lack of better words-- kick some serious ass.
◈Hestia is the virgin goddess. Read a book with a youthful character (think YA) or a virgin.
◈Artemis is the goddess of the hunt, wild animals, childbirth, healing and plague. Read a book with foliage or animals on the cover. Or read a book about a woman who loves nature.
◈Aphrodite is the goddess of love, sexuality, and beauty. Read a book about someone who is extremely beautiful, or in tune with her sexuality (think erotica)
A Sign of the TimesStarting: June 6, 2013
May 21 to June 21 - Gemini
June 22 to July 22 - Cancer
July 23 to August 22 - Leo
August 23 to September 22 - Virgo
September 23 to October 23 - Libra
October 24 to November 21 - Scorpio
November 22 to December 22 - Sagittarius
December 23 to January 22 - Capricorn
January 20 to February 19 - Aquarius
February 20 to March 20 - Pisces
March 20 to April 20 - Aries
April 21 to May 20 - Taurus
How do I play?
You read the letters of the sign associated with the time frame you're currently in. The letter must correspond to the first letter of a title, the first letter of an author's first or last name, or the first letter of a character's first or last name from the book. Just let us know what the link to the letter is if it's not obvious. You may ignore the 'A', 'An', 'The', etc. at the beginning of titles to get to the first significant word. So "The Virgin's Secret" would be a 'V' title and "A Highlander Christmas" would be an 'H' title. (Thanks for the example BJ Rose) Once you get through all the signs you may start over again and read different books or re-read books you've read before. As long as you read. Since our current date falls with the time period of July 23 to August 22 (The sign of Leo) We will read Leo by spelling it out.
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A Sign of the Times Chinese Zodiac Edition
Starting: Tiger
june = tiger
july = rabbit
august = dragon
sept = snake
oct = horse
nov = sheep
dec = monkey
jan = rooster
feb = dog
march = pig
april = rat
may = ox
June = Tiger
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Read Your NameStart: Goodreads Inception date, Dec 30, 2012
Progress: Just about done!
Next goal: 4 of each
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Ashes to Ashes and Cinder to Cinder. 03.16.13 T
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Beguiled. 04.07.13 I -
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Alanna: The First Adventure. 02.03.13N -
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read the alphabetStarting January 2013
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read your favorite authors challenge https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/...#listing of authors is ABSOLUTELY not in order. that'd be too hard to organize!
Sarah J. Maasdefinitely my current favorite!
Tbr...
The Assassin's Blade
Cameron Jace
Grimm Diaries Prequels
I am Alive
-I am alive 1
-I am Alive 2
-I am Alive 3
* Author rewrote this *
Rashelle Workman
Blood and Snow
Laurell K Hamilton
To read
M. Leighton
Madly
to read...
The Color ChallengeBlack
Gray
White
Red
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Blue
Yellow
Green
Purple
Brown
orange
pink
Link to my post: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/1...
The Color Challenge Post
Precious Jewels and GemsEasy Level - Here you can choose to spell out Four,Five and Six lettered gem names. Ex. Garnet, Pearl, Ruby, Opal, Agate; etc. Make sense?
Moderate Level - With this one you can choose to spell out seven and eight lettered gem names. Ex. Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond, etc.
Difficult Level - And finally for those of you who are confidant in your reading and reading management skills, this level will allow you to read nine or more lettered gem names. Ex. Moonstone, Bloodstone, Alexandrite, etc.
Just Desserts 
- Read at least one book that has a dessert on the cover or in the title. You can also read multiple books and opt to read a dessert by doing a spell-it-out challenge. For a spell-it-out challenge you may spell out the word of choice by using the first or last name of the author, first or last name of a character or their nickname, the first word of a book title. If the title begins with the, a, an, etc. you may use the second word in the title.
a dessert cover:
maple bacon cupcakes (10/15)
maple
bacon
cupcakes
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The Pyramid ChallengeDuration: A year
Goal: 11 level pyramid
Rules: You need to read at least two books that are the first in a series for your ‘base,’ then start building your pyramid with the seconds on top, followed by thirds etc. depending on the size pyramid you want. The books do NOT have to be from the same series.
Be sure to state your goal number of your pyramidion (capstone or top) and your total books read so far.
Mind-Body-SpiritLevel One: Awake-Alert-Aware! = 4 books
Level Two: In tune. = 8 books
Level Three: New Age Practitioner. = 12 books; one from each category.
Level Four: Meditation Guru/or Olympian = 18 books; one from each category, plus additional from your favorites!
Level Five: Sixth Sense - Double it! Go for 24 books; pick and choose your categories.
Duration: Forever
MIND:
• Read a book that appeals to your mind, where you really learned something.
• Read a historical romance novel that was really History 101, by an author with some serious credentials.
• Read a book where the heroine is a brainiac.
• Read a book where the hero is a brainiac.
BODY:
• Read a book where the hero or heroine teaches an exercise class (any exercise), is a physical education instructor (at a school or gym), or coach. Or one where the hero/heroine is instructed by someone in some type of exercise.
• Read a book where the protagonist gets into shape.
• Read a book where the hero or heroine has lost or is hampered by one of their senses, or has an enhanced ability: sight, hearing, smell, touch, or taste.
• Read a book that shows a great body on the cover.
SPIRIT:
• Read an inspirational book, any genre.
• Read a book with a spirited/spitfire heroine.
• Read a book with a ghost in it, any genre.
• Read a book where someone has extrasensory perception: psychic abilities such as telepathy, clairaudience, and clairvoyance, and their trans-temporal operation as precognition or retrocognition.
T-Shirt Challenge
~ Tee-Shirt Challenge ~
Rules: Choose as many as you want for whatever time limit you desire. You can even add your own tee-shirt and come up with the reading connection. Maybe it will catch on.
Matching Books
1. Read a novella.
2. Read a mystery.
3. Read a police procedural, or is about firemen, or has something sweet on the cover.
4. Read a book with wizards in it.
5. Read a book where the heroine is a bluestocking (exceptionally smart).
6. Read a romance; any sub-genre.
7. Clueless. Read a book that is confusing or the character can't make up her mind.
8. Read a book that has a title with poor grammar or where a word repeats.
9. Read a book about a second chance at love.
10. Read a book with "ice" in the title or on the cover. Or the protagonist has
extra-sensory mental powers.
11. Read a book with a weapon on the cover or there is a "standoff" scene in the book.
12. Read a book originally published the year that they 'de-throned' Pluto - 2006. **sniffle**
Or one with a planet (or dwarf planet) on the cover. Or is the ninth in a series.
Dystopian Books
Dystopian books I've already read (not counted towards challenge, just for my own purposes
Hunger Games
Divergent
To Read
Comics: Classics~ Comics Challenge: Classic ~
Rules: Categories are based on popular comic strips or books. Audiobooks and re-reads are fine. Of course, reading a collection of these comics in book form also counts. Post as you go or all at one.
Level: You can pick out 5, 10, 15 comics out of the 15 choices. Or go for 20 or more by choose multiple under each section. Or better yet, create categories based on your favorite comics for others to follow.
Duration: Open ended. As long as it takes you to finish the number you choose.
1. Beetle Bailey , by Mort Walker.
Read a book where the character joins the Army (like Beetle, any branch - artillery, armor, infantry and paratroops), or wears fatigues or a hat. Read a book about a character that loves to climb trees or (almost) goes over a cliff.
2. Blondie , by Chic Young
Read a book with the female protagonist is well-endowed, blonde (natural or enhanced by a bottle), loves and or makes sandwiches, or has a dog that gives birth to a litter of puppies (repeatedly?).
3. Bloom County , by Berkeley Breathed
Read a book that examines events in politics and culture, is set in a small town Middle America, or the animals talk/communicate to one another.
4. Calvin and Hobbes , by Bill Watterson,
Read a book with a character who is a six-year-old boy, there is a tiger in it, or a character indulges in anthropomorphism. Read a book that explores broad issues like: environmentalism, public education, and the flaws of opinion polls.
5. Cathy , by Cathy Guisewite.
Read a book with a character that is a single woman who struggles through the "four basic guilt groups" of life — food, love, mom, and work.
6. Dilbert , by Scott Adams.
Read a book that has a character that uses satirical humor, works in a white-collar-micromanaged office, or is an engineer.
7. Doonesbury , by Garry Trudeau,
Read a book that has a character with a liberal outlook or went to Yale. Read a novel that won a Pulitzer Prize, or another book by a PP Winning author.
8. Far Side , by Gary Larson
Read a book where one of the characters is a surrealistic artist, or has a strange sense of humor. Or choose a book that has a scene with an uncomfortable social situation, has improbable events, or bizarre disasters. Or has a character that searches for meaning in life.
9. For Better or Worse , by Lynn Johnston
Read a book where the main characters have children or the setting is Canada.
10. Hägar the Horrible , by Dik Browne
Read a book with a Medieval setting, or takes place in a Scandinavian country. Read a book that has a hero that is a primitive Viking or has a "caveman" mentality, raids (or visits) England and France. Or is any of these things: shaggy, scruffy, overweight, red-bearded, or slovenly. Choose a novel is about a character that is captain of his own ship or becomes shipwrecked.
11. Li'l Abner , by Al Capp
Read a book where the setting is Kentucky or the character lives in a small town. Or where the protagonist is really tall, impoverished, the male character is a paragon of innocence or he is marriage minded.
12. Little Orphan Annie , by Harold Gray
Read a novel that is set in the 1920’s, the main character is an orphan, or it is considered a “classic”.
13. Non Sequitur , by Wiley Miller
(Translated from Latin as "it does not follow.") Read a book where the character speaks and understands Latin. Or choose a book that was first published in the 1990s.
14. Peanuts , by Charles M. Schulz
Read a book that features a group of friends. Or a character flies a kite, plays football, plays baseball, or lacks self-confidence.
15. X-Men , by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby
Read a book that has an “X” in the title or author’s name. Or where a character has one eye or wears an eye patch, or is an angel. Or where the protagonist is or has a wolf. Choose a book in which the setting is Phoenix or somewhere that it is icy.
Soundtrack Challenge: Dirty Dancing
Duration: Up to you!
Levels:
Somebody’s Baby: 3 - 5 books
Hungry Eyes: 6 -11 books
Overload: 12 books.
Rules: Audiobooks, anthologies, and re-reads are fine. Post as you go, or all at once. Indicate your total near the top of your post, preferably in bold. Thanks! Example: 3/6 for three books read out of a planned six.
Spell It Out option: Choose one of the following song titles to spell out with book titles, series titles and authors. Or choose your favorite soundtrack to spell!
I’ve Had the Time of My Life (Bill Medley, Jennifer Warnes) (Hyperlink is to Final Dance.)
This song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 1987. Read a book first published in 1987. Or read a book that had has an Academy Award winning movie; and yes, that means any academy award, such as for song! Or has a white dress on the cover. Read a book that is the first in a series. Or has characters or an author named Bill or Jennifer.
Be My Baby (The Ronettes)
Read a book with a body of water on the cover or has the word “baby” in the title. Or has a character or author named Ron or Ronette. This is the second song on the CD; read a book that is #2 in a series.
She's Like the Wind (Patrick Swayze) {Movie Scene}
Read a book with the word “wind” in the title or has a sad good-bye scene. Or has a character or author named Patrick or Johnny. This is the third song on the CD; read a book that is #3 in a series.
Hungry Eyes (Eric Carmen)
Read a book with an eye on the cover. Or had the word “hungry” or “hunger” in the title. Or the genre is fantasy. Or the character is learning to dance. Or has a character or author named Eric or Carmen. This is the fourth song on the CD; read a book that is #4 in a series.
Stay (Maurice Williams & the Zodiacs)
Read a book with the word “stay” in the title. Or has a character (or author) named Maurice or William. Or has one of the signs of the zodiac on the cover or in the title. This is the fifth song on the CD; read a book that is #5 in a series.
Yes (Merry Clayton)
Read a book that is a positive/affirmative/uplifting book, or has “yes” or “merry” in the title. Or shows a wheel(s) on the cover. This is the sixth song on the CD, so read a book that is the #6 in a series.
You Don't Own Me (The Blow Monkeys)
Read a book where someone breaks free from something or someone. Or has monkey(s) in it. This is the seventh song on the CD; read a book that is #7 in a series.
Hey! Baby (Bruce Channel)
Read a book with a predominately baby blue cover, or has the word “baby” in the title. Or a character calls another character “baby” or “babe” or Bruce. Or there is a baby in the book. This is the eighth song on the CD; read a book that is #8 in a series.
Overload (Alfie Zappacosta)
Read a book with a predominately dark blue cover, or has the word “overload” in the title, or has a character with a baritone voice, or has a character/author named Alfie. This is the ninth song on the CD; read a book that is #9 in a series.
Love Is Strange (Mickey & Sylvia)
Read a book that’s genre is romance. Or has the word “strange” (or a derivative of the word) in the title. Or the cover shows money. Or has a character or author named Mick, Micky, or Sylvia. This is the tenth song on the CD; read a book that is #10 in a series.
Where Are You Tonight? (Tom Johnston)
Read a book where someone gets lost or the protagonist is looking for a missing person. Or has a character named Tom (or it is the author’s name). This is the eleventh song on the CD; read a book that is #11 in a series.
In the Still of the Night (The Five Satins)
Read a book with a predominately black cover, or has the words “still” or “night” in the title. Or there is a satin dress on the cover. This is the twelfth song on the CD; read a book that is #12 in a series.
Soundtrack Challenge: 13 Going on 30
Head over Heels - the GoGo's
Read a book with this title (I’ve counted over 20, then stopped.) Or read a book where the protagonist is a runner.
Jessie's Girl (Rick Springfield)
Read a book with the word “girl” in the title or has a character/author named Jessie or Rick. Or the cover has clouds or is predominantly pink.
Burning Down the House (Talking Heads)
Read a book with the words “fire,” “burn(ing)” or “house” in the title or depicts something burning on the cover.
Mad About You (Belinda Carlisle)
Read a book where someone has a romance with a childhood friend. Or read one that has a character/author named Belinda.
I Wanna Dance With Somebody {Who Loves Me} (Whitney Houston)
Read a book that has the word “dance” in the title; or is blue in color. Or read a book where someone learns how to dance. Or has a character/author named Whitney or is set in Houston.
What I Like About You (The Romantics)
Read a book where the genre is romance. Or one where a person makes a list.
Ice Ice Baby (Vanilla Ice)
Read a book with the word “vanilla” or “ice” in the title. Or the character is a hockey placer or ice skater. Or, yes, does a strip tease.
Crazy for You (Madonna)
Read a book with the word “crazy” in the title or a picture of a Modonna.
Vienna (Billy Joel)
Read a book with the setting is Vienna. Or where someone has too much on their plate. Or has a character/author named Billy or Joel.
Why Can't I? (Liz Phair)
Read a book that’s title is in the form of a question. Or has a character/author named Liz.
Tainted Love (Soft Cell)
Read a book with where someone runs away or has insomnia.
Love Is a Battlefield (Pat Benatar)
Read a book with a battlefield scene or someone has a slumber party. Or has a character/author named Pat.
Will I Ever Make It Home (Ingram Hill)
Read a book where a person is trying to make it home. Or had a hill on the cover.
- character trying to redeem himself to be allowed back homeThriller (Michael Jackson) {13.42 Minute MJ Dance Version}
Read a book in which the genre is a thriller, the protagonist is a werewolf. Or one with fog on the cover. Or someone goes to a Halloween Party. Or read one that has a character/author named Michael, Jackson, or Vincent.
- Character named Jackson[
Soundtrack Challenge: Stand By Me
Duration: Four months from the time you start.
Levels:
Piece of Cake Man!: 3 books
Cool: 6 books
Boss-o: 10 books.
BONUS: Read the novella – can add this to any level.
Rules: Audiobooks, anthologies, and re-reads are fine. Post as you go, or all at once. Indicate your total near the top of your post, preferably in bold. Thanks! Example: 3/6 for three books read out of a planned six.
Spell It Out option: Choose one of the following song titles to spell out with book titles, series titles and authors. Or choose your favorite soundtrack to spell!
1. Everyday , by Buddy Holly
Read a book that has “Everyday” in the title, where someone gets the nerve up and asks someone out on a date, or has characters named Buddy or Holly.
2. Let the Good Times Roll , by Shirley & Lee
Read a book where a person goes to or gives a party, or is named Shirley or Lee.
3. Come Go with Me , by The Del-Vikings
Read a book that has a hero or heroine that does something “dumb,” is written from first person perspective, or is about Vikings.
4. Whispering Bells , by The Del-Vikings
Read an interracial romance, a couple that gets a second chance at love, or has a character named Del.
5. Get a Job , by The Silhouettes
Read a book about a person seeking employment, or just started a new job. Or has the characters silhouetted on the cover.
6. Lollipop , by The Chordettes
Read a book with a child as one of the main characters, or about four women who are in business together. Or someone visits a candy shop.
7. Yakety Yak , by The Coasters
Read a book where the adult protagonist is still living at home. Or where someone talks a lot, or they are a newscaster or radio talk show host.
8. Great Balls of Fire , by Jerry Lee Lewis
Read a book with “fire” in the title, or has a sun on the cover. Or has a character that plays ball – or even the piano, or is named Jerry, Lee, or Lewis.
9. Mr. Lee , by The Bobbettes
Read a book where the heroine is in pursuit or where the genre is fantasy or young adult. Or has a character named Bobby.
10. Stand by Me , by Ben E. King
Read a book where one character stands by another in the face of adversity. Has a coming-of-age theme. Or where someone finds a dead body. Or one with a king in it or someone named Ben.
Conclusion of 2013: 150 Books (50/150)
Goal for 2014: 25 Books (30/25)
Goal for 2015: 100 Books
2015 Reading Challenge: Complete Final count: 33/30.
I dropped my goal to 30. Yes, most are manga, but hey. They're still titles! I'm actually pretty excited to get started on much more to read for 2016... and even maybe start adding in audiobooks. Well, here they are.
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2016 Reading Challenge: 75 books
Kat's Challenges for 2016 A Million Pages
TCF: Ready, Set, Cover 2016
Levels
Easy: 1-2 Books a Month
Medium: 3-5 Books a Month
Hard: 6+ Books a Month
Cover Items
January: Snowflakes
February: Multiple People
March: A Leg
April: Something to Sit On
May: One Person
June: Musical Instrument (a microphone counts)
July: Sun
August: An Artificial Source of Light
September: Tree
October: Moon
November: No People
December: Stars
Alternate Cover Items
January: Red
February: Purple
March: Blue
April: White
May: Green
June: Pink
July: Multiple Colors (2 or more)
August: Black
September: Brown
October: Orange
November: Yellow
December: Silver
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
https://www.goodreads.com/topic/show/17897891-ready-set-cover-2016-yearly-challenge Ready, Set, Cover
February Monthly Challenge For this challenge you can pick from the following 3 options or mix and match them. The choice is up to you.
Option 1 - You may choose to do a spell it out challenge from the words listed below or one you come up with that is related to Love.
As always you may use the title, name of characters, or the name of an author to link it to the letters.You may ignore the 'A', 'An', 'The', etc. at the beginning of titles to get to the first significant word. So "The Virgin's Secret" would be a 'V' title and "A Highlander Christmas" would be an 'H' title." You pick which word/phrase you want or come up with one we haven't.
Option 2 - You may decide to read a certain number of romances. I've been reading some novellas lately, so to compensate, I'm aiming to do 10
Option 3 - You may read books with a word listed below in the title.
Levels:
Easy - 3 to 4 books.
Hug
Red
Hot
Kiss
Love
Hugs
Pink
Moderate - 5 - 7 books.
Candy
Cupid
Heart
Amore
Kisses
Smooch
Romance
Flowers
Red Hots
Passion
Difficult - Read 8+ books.
True Love
Valentine
Chocolate
I Heart You
That's Amore
Sweethearts
Love Me Tender
Valentine's Day
Hugs and Kisses
Be My Valentine
Love Is In The Air
My Funny Valentine
Hunger Games Challenge: Escape the Capitol Thanks to RebeccaS for the challenge.
Imagine you are living in the country of Panem and are a citizen of the Capitol. Despite the wonderful fashion and colorful hair, you are growing tired of living under the tyranny of President Snow.
After watching the news and seeing people of the various districts rebel against the Capitol you are filled with the sense of camaraderie. You pack a light pack of clothes, brightly colored makeup, hiking boots and hair accessories (you never know what it will be like on the road).
In order to escape President Snow, you must travel through all 12 districts to reach the safety of District 13. But hurry, you want to be there before you miss the rebellion.
Duration: Open
To escape to District 13 complete each of the obstacles from the 12 districts.
For ideas to help with each task, check out The Hunger Games Wiki.
Levels:
➛ Tribute - Read 2+ books in each district
➛ Tribute Plus - Read 2+ books in each district in order starting with District 1
➛ Career Tribute - Read 4+ books in each district
➛ Career Tribute Plus - Read 4+ books in each district in order starting with District 1
➛ Victor - Read 6+ books in each district
➛ Victor Plus - Read 6+ books in each district in order starting with District 1
District 1: Precious Gems
Read books with precious gem on the cover or in the title. Or spell-it-out with your favorite gemstone or birthstone. (examples: diamonds, sapphires, emeralds, etc).
District 2: Masonry and Weapons
Read books where a main character uses a weapon. Or spell-it-out with masonry terms (ex: masonry, stonework, stone, bricks, arch, etc.)
District 3: Technology
Read books where a main character works with technology. Or spell-it-out with technological terms. (ex: computer, screen, disc, television, etc.)
District 4: Fishing
Read books that take place near/ on a body of water. Or spell-it-out with fishing terms. (ex:Fish, trident, net, traps, bait, etc.)
District 5: Power/Electricity
Read books where a main characters have an "electric" connection (ie a romance genre). Or spell-it-out with electric term (ex: Dams, cable, electricity, outlet, etc.)
District 6: Transportation
Read books where the character takes some type of public transportation or there is a form of transportation on the cover. Or spell-it-out with transportation terms (ex: cars, train, mechanic, boat, etc.)
District 7: Lumber
Read books where the majority of the plot takes place outside or the cover is an outside setting. Or spell-it-out with lumber terms (trees, axes, carpenter etc).
District 8: Textiles/Clothing
Read books with clothing on the cover. Or spell-it-out with clothing terms (shirt, fabric, dress, designer, paper, etc.)
District 9: Grain/Harvest
Read books with food on the cover or take place during Autumn. Or spell-it-out with harvest terms (grain, bread, farmer, etc.)
District 10: Livestock
Read books with an animal on the cover or an animal as an important part of the story. Or spell-it-out with livestock terms (cows, beef, butcher, milk, etc.)
District 11: Agriculture
Read books that take place on the farm/country or take place during Summer. Or spell-it-out with agriculture terms (wheat, cotton, gardener, etc.)
District 12: Mining
Read books have a dark cover or a strong female character or include a rebellion. Or spell-it-out with mining terms (coal, mine, flashlight, mountains, etc.)
Bonus!
Join the rebellion by proving your skills to the District 13 leadership.
District 13: Nuclear Weaponry
Read books with a war or coup in them.Or spell-it-out with weapon terms (gun, bomb, defense, etc.)
A Million Pages Challenge(Not counting manga, or those I've listened to only as audiobooks)
1. Blood, Milk, and Chocolate - Part Two 266
2. Her Mad Hatter - 164
3. Gerard's Beauty - 188
4. Red and Her Wolf - 200
5. Insanity - 247
6. Bah, Humbug!- 96
7. The Offer - 62
8. Blackbird- 66
9. Ruined by a Rake - 91
10. Wool - 58
11 - Miss minimalist - 133
12: Simplify: 7 guiding principles - 46
13. Throne of Glass - 432
14. Crown of Midnight - 431
15. Heir of Fire - 576
16. Queen of Shadows - 648
17. A Court of Thorns and Roses - 432
18. A Court of Mist and Fury - 640
19. Red Queen - 401
20. The Assassin and the Pirate - 70
Current: 5,24ges
Completed Challenges!Figured I'd reserve one, for all my challenges I've succeeded.
The Color Challenge
Black
Gray
White
Red
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Blue
Yellow
Green
Purple
Brown
orange
pink
Nothing But Reading Challenges
Books mentioned in this topic
The Grimm Diaries Prequels 19-24 (Lady Bluebeard, Thirteen Years of Snow, Sun Moon & Sorrow, & Spindle Spindle Little Star) (other topics)Pure (other topics)
Bossypants (other topics)
The Gentlemen's Alliance †, Vol. 1 (other topics)
Finding Cinderella (other topics)
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Authors mentioned in this topic
Sarah J. Maas (other topics)M. Leighton (other topics)
Laurell K. Hamilton (other topics)
Cameron Jace (other topics)
RaShelle Workman (other topics)
Disclaimer: I've been reading since forever, but for challenge purposes, am using Dec. 30, 2012, my Goodreads inception date, as my start date for all challenges (unless non-expiring). I'm doing this for fun, so I'll probably also keep these challenges forever, and keep building on (increasing levels/goals) year after year.
Disney Princes
Disney Princesses
My Hero Challenge
The Heroine Challenge
Hero Alphabet Challenge
Villains Reading Challenge
Oh My Gods!
Celestial Challenge
A Sign of the Times Reading Challenge
A Sign of the Times Chinese Zodiac Challenge
Mythical Creatures
Spell Your Name Challenge
Read the Alphabet
Read your Favorite Author
The Color Challenge- 6/17/16Precious Jewels and Gems
Just Desserts
The Pyramid
Mind-Body-Spirit
Build-a-Body
T-Shirt Challenge
Dystopian Books
Comics: Classics
Film Du Mondes
Soundtrack Challenge: Dirty Dancing
Soundtrack Challenge: 13 going on 30
Soundtrack Challenge: Stand By Me
Hurricane Challenge
Goal for 2016: 75 books
Goal for 2015: 30 books
Goal for 2014: 25 Books Met: 30/25
Goal for 2013: 150 Books (50/150)